Acknowledgements 5 Introduction 7 Aim and Objectives 8 Scope and Limitations 9 Overview of Chapters 9 Chapter 1 : Premise – Spatial Memory and Spatial Configuration13 1.1. A Theory of Spatial Memory: The Spatial mental Model 14 1.1.1. Evolution of Concepts 14 1.1.2. The Spatial Mental Model 17 1.2. A Theory of Spatial Configuration: Space Syntax 19 1.2.1. Definition 19 1.2.2. Representation 20 1.2.3. Properties 21 Chapter 2: Method – Topological Analysis of Spatial Memory.25 2.1. Representing Spatial Configuration and Spatial Memory 26 2.2. Parameters for Analysis 29 2.3. Proposed Methodology 31 2.3.1. Data Collection 31 2.3.2. Observation 31 2.3.3. Interpretation 33 2.3.4. Analysis 34 2.3.5. Conclusion 36 Chapter 3: Analysis – A Case Study of IIM Ahmedabad.39 3.1. Base Analysis of the Physical Layout 41 3.2. Case Study 1: Map drawn by Volunteer 1 53 3.3. Case Study 2: Map drawn by Volunteer 2 65 3.4. Case Study 3: Map drawn by Volunteer 3 77 3.5. Case Study 4: Map drawn by Volunteer 4 89 3.6. Case Study 5: Map drawn by Volunteer 5 101 3.7. Comparative Analysis of Distribution of Spaces 113 3.8. Comparative Analysis of Interface Maps 115 3.9. Comparative Axial Analysis 117 3.10. Comparative Visibility Analysis 119 Chapter 4: Conclusion121 4.1. Proximity 124 4.2. Separation 125 4.3. Order 126 4.4. Enclosure 126 4.5. Continuity 127 4.6. Scope for Future Research 128 Appendix 131 Bibliography 137 Glossary 140 Illustration Credits 142