A STUDY ON VISUAL ATTRACTIVENESS OF EXTERNAL STAIRS

Through typology and eye mark recorder analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to clarify the characteristics of external stairs that draw pedestrians’ eyes into the building and the value of stairs as a boundary space between the city and architecture. Through case studies and visual experiments, the followings were concluded:

1. Classification of stair construction methods

2. In general, external stairs have physiological and psychological attractiveness.

3. There are differences in attractiveness among configurations.