Study on the Potential Location of Sculptures at Urban Highway Entrances and Exits

Abstract

Modern urban highway entrances and exits are the first perceptual interface for people entering into cities from outside, and play a very important role in exhibiting a city's image. Erecting symbolic sculptures at optimal positions at highway on ramps and off ramps is a significant step in showcasing a city's image and is critical for a city's overall sculpture planning. At present, the locations of such sculptures still lack sufficient scientific analyses and judgment in terms of specific site selection. By using the ARCGIS viewshed analysis method and verifying new methods developed through the implementation of actual projects, this paper has studied and put forth a new method for determining sculpture locations at urban highway on and off ramps. Results indicate that this method can actually provide a more effective and scientific way to consider and plan sculpture locations and designs, bringing about convenience for utilizing portal spaces and promoting various cities' image.