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Block Shape

The document analyzes block shapes and patterns in a site, highlighting a mix of elongated, compact, and irregular geometries. The central area features a semi-grid pattern enhancing walkability, while peripheral areas have larger blocks that reduce connectivity. It also discusses block orientations and their implications on sunlight exposure and usability.

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Block Shape

The document analyzes block shapes and patterns in a site, highlighting a mix of elongated, compact, and irregular geometries. The central area features a semi-grid pattern enhancing walkability, while peripheral areas have larger blocks that reduce connectivity. It also discusses block orientations and their implications on sunlight exposure and usability.

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Block Shape And Pattern Analysis Descripition

The site exhibits a combination of elongated, compact, and irregular


block shapes. The highlighted blocks demonstrate a full range of ge-
ometries—from long-linear to nearly square.
In terms of pattern, the central area forms a fine-grain semi-grid, sup-
porting higher walkability and better internal connections.
In contrast, the peripheral areas consist of larger, more irregular
blocks, resulting in lower permeability and reduced connectivity.

Horizontal Rectangular Block


Long and narrow
Good long frontage along the road
Not good for movement across the block

Legend Vertical Rectangular Block


More balanced shape
roads Not easy to move through
Gets more sunlight on open sides
block Compact Block
boundary
Short and more square
Can fit different building types
Harder to see through the block
Block Orientation
1. Northeast-facing edges 2. South and southwest-facing edges
Cooler Hotter Most blocks are turned northwest–southeast or slight-
ly east–west.
Get little sunlight Get strong sunlight
This makes sunlight fall differently on each side, so
Stay in shade for long hours Comfortable in winter some blocks get more sun than others.
May attract informal uses Can get too hot in dry seasons

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