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Monaco Research Observatory · VAM Data
VAM 2.0 · Final Empirical Dataset
Aggregated results from the final application of the Visibility–Accessibility Matrix (VAM) to the spatial and visual corpus of the Monaco Research Observatory.
This page presents the corpus structure, final coverage of the dimensions, and aggregate scores for Visibility and Accessibility, the distribution of Matrix Configurations and the geographical organisation of the assets used.
Dataset Overview
Empirical Corpus
The VAM is applied to a consolidated corpus of 75 spatial cases, organised into 30 areas or macrospaces and documented through 225 visual assets.
Final Scoring Coverage
VAM Dimension Coverage
The final matrix contains V1–V5 and A1–A5 scores for all 75 spatial cases. Accordingly, each of the ten dimensions has 75 empirical scores.
Visibility Dimensions
Accessibility Dimensions
Final Aggregate Results
Visibility and Accessibility
The aggregate indices summarise the scores of the 75 spatial cases. A higher V value represents greater visibility, and a higher A value represents greater accessibility.
Mean Visibility
High
Mean Accessibility
High
These means describe the corpus as a whole and do not replace analysis of the ten dimensions or the individual profiles.
Matrix Configuration Distribution
Final Case Classification
Each case is classified according to the combination of its Visibility and Accessibilityindices. The configuration summarises the overall profile but does not replace the V1–V5 and A1–A5 scores.
| Matrix Configuration | Cases | Share | Mean Visibility | Mean Accessibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publicly Permeable Luxury | 50 | 66.7% | 77.20 | 79.20 |
| Displayed but Restricted Luxury | 5 | 6.7% | 71.00 | 30.00 |
| Discreet Accessibility | 0 | 0.0% | — | — |
| Enclosed Privilege | 0 | 0.0% | — | — |
| Conditional or Graduated Permeability | 20 | 26.7% | 56.75 | 44.25 |
Corpus Distribution by Zone
Visual Assets by Geographical Zone
The 225 assets are distributed across seven territorial codes in the master inventory. These figures describe visual assets, not the number of spatial cases within each zone.
CD
Carré d’Or and Ceremonial SurroundingsPH
Port HerculeMC
Monte-Carlo DistrictCO
La CondamineFW
Fontvieille / Mobility InterfaceLR
LarvottoRO
Le RocherThe concentration of assets in a given zone reflects the documentary structure of the study and should not automatically be interpreted as greater luxury intensity, greater accessibility or greater exclusion.
Representative Cases
Contrasting VAM Profiles
These three cases illustrate how the same scoring framework can produce different configurations. They are selected examples and do not, on their own, represent the distribution of the full corpus.
VAM-MC-001
Place du Casino
Central space and main sightlines.
Visibility Score: 90 · Very high
Accessibility Score: 90 · Very high
Matrix Configuration:
Publicly Permeable Luxury
VAM-MC-036
Casino de Monte-Carlo
Main entrance and access-control system.
Visibility Score: 75 · High
Accessibility Score: 50 · Moderate
Matrix Configuration:
Conditional or Graduated Permeability
VAM-MC-118
Yacht Club de Monaco
Perimeter access system.
Visibility Score: 75 · High
Accessibility Score: 30 · Low
Matrix Configuration:
Displayed but Restricted Luxury
Reading the Data
Interpretation Rules
A high Visibility score represents greater visual exposure or legibility. A high Accessibility score represents broader or less restrictive access conditions.
A score of 0 represents the lower end of a dimension and does not mean missing data. Where evidence is insufficient, the Codebook applies specific rules for missing evidence.
Axis indices are calculated using 25 × the mean of the valid dimensions. The Codebook requires at least four of the five dimensions to calculate an axis index. In the final dataset presented here, all 75 cases have scores for all ten dimensions.
VAM scores and SECP coding retain their own units, variables and rules. A VAM configuration does not automatically generate an SECP occurrence.
Research Documentation
Methodology, Validation and Traceability
The aggregate results should be read alongside the Codebook, empirical validation, case profiles and the asset traceability guide.
Methodology & Codebook
Definitions, dimensions, scales, scoring and evidence rules.
Empirical Validation & Final Results
Validation process, aggregate results and final methodological decisions.
Empirical Case Profiles
Scores and traceable evidence for selected spatial cases.
MVFA–VAM Evidence & Code Guide
Guide to interpreting Asset ID, Case ID, Evidence Code and VAM dimensions.
Research Connections
VAM Overview · Methodology & Codebook · Empirical Validation · Empirical Case Profiles · Evidence Guide
