SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ENU CAMPUS USING SPACE SYNTAX

Abstract

Abstract. University campuses represent complex spatial systems that include educational buildings, public spaces, and pedestrian networks. The spatial configuration of campus environments influences movement patterns and accessibility, making its analysis an important task in architectural and urban studies.

The aim of this study is to analyze the spatial structure of the campus of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University using the Space Syntax method and to compare configurational analysis results with actual pedestrian movement patterns. The methodology is based on axial analysis and field observations. An axial map of the campus was constructed using DepthmapX software. Three spatial indicators were calculated: connectivity, integration, and choice, which characterize accessibility and the transit significance of routes.

The results show that central routes have higher indicator values and form the structural backbone of the campus. However, partial discrepancies were identified: some less integrated routes demonstrate high pedestrian activity. The findings indicate that spatial configuration forms the potential for movement but does not fully determine user behavior. The results can be applied in the design and modernization of university campuses.