Kiertokäytävä

Kiertokäytävä, meaning "circulation corridor" or "loop passage" in Finnish, is a term that can refer to several concepts within different contexts, most notably in architecture and urban planning. In architecture, it describes a type of corridor design that forms a continuous loop, connecting rooms or spaces in a circular or semi-circular fashion. This design can be found in various building types, from older institutional buildings to modern residential complexes, and its purpose is often to facilitate efficient movement and access between different areas.

In urban planning and infrastructure, kiertokäytävä might describe a circular road or pathway designed to bypass a central area, improving traffic flow or providing a recreational route. Such corridors can be part of larger transportation networks, aiming to distribute traffic and reduce congestion in urban centers. The specific implementation and purpose of a kiertokäytävä depend heavily on its application, but the core idea remains that of a connecting, often looping, path. The term emphasizes the idea of flow and interconnectedness within a built environment.