COMMUNITY ARCHITECTURE

& URBAN DESIGN

Design 7

Shopping Center
 SPACE REQUIREMENTS

(MALL)

MAIN ENTRANCE -the entrance of a building situated on a public thoroughfare

LOBBY -For example, foyers, entrances to halls, and security screening areas at or near the

entrance to a building or bounded space are examples of lobby spaces that are meant to

welcome and direct tenants and guests, regulate access, and provide exit routes from buildings.

INFORMATION DESK – Located in the main entry lobby of the mall to assist individuals who

want to know their destination and ask queries they need. The people in charge of this area are

working physically and interacting online.

CHILDREN PLAY AREA – It is considered that in this environment, children may safely

acquire the physical, social, emotional, and creative abilities required to boost self-esteem,

increase coordination, and sharpen critical thinking. At the same time, parents can freely go

shopping or stroll around the mall.

AMUSEMENT ARCADE- - is a venue where people play arcade games, including arcade

video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, merchandisers

(such as claw cranes), or coin-operated billiards or air hockey tables. In some countries, some

types of arcades are also legally permitted to provide gambling machines such as slot machines

or pachinko machines.

ELEVATOR – The elevator is essential for people with disabilities, PWDs, and moving

automobile displays. It facilitates accessibility by allowing us to move between levels more

quickly, transports products effectively, and keeps us comfortable and at ease as we ride.

ESCALATOR – A rapidly moving staircase intended to move people quickly and fluidly into

and out of areas by going up and down short vertical distances. It is crucial to transfer foot

traffic in areas where elevators are not viable.

navigate between levels. In particular, earthquakes and fires necessitate the use of stairs.

HALLWAYS & CORRIDORS- A concourse is frequently seen when many pathways or halls

converge. Concourses are found in a variety of structures, such as train stations, airports, hotels,

and retail centers. Concourses are large enough to accommodate enormous crowds of people,

and this grouping of people may also be referred to as a concourse.For one way aisles, width

should be at least 10 feet; for two way aisles, about 20 feet.

RENTABLE SPACES - Retail businesses sell goods and services directly to the consumers

who will use them. A retail space is a brick-and-mortar storefront for these companies to sell

their goods and services to shoppers.

RENTABLE STALLS - denotes the stalls, which include goods stalls, fast food stalls, dry food

stalls, and book stalls, that are permitted to sell commodities. Retail businesses sell goods and

services directly to the consumers who will use them. A retail space is a brick-and-mortar

storefront for these companies to sell their goods and services to shoppers.

ACTIVITY CENTER -The open area where special events are hosted and are often positioned

at the center or close to the entrance is referred to as a "activity center" in community malls.

FUNCTION HALLS - A reception area, function hall, or reception hall is a special-purpose

room, or a building, used for organizing sizable social and professional events. It is the perfect

location to address a large group of executives while also serving as a platform for networking

and break-out sessions. Usually, a banquet hall has the capacity to quickly serve meals to

dozens to hundreds of guests.

PUBLIC TOILETS - There may be much more than just urinating and passing waste in a public

toilet. Additionally, people wash their hands, groom themselves in front of mirrors, take care

of menstrual hygiene needs, and throw rubbish in the trash.

provide a place to rest for people of all ages. Seating provides a spot for people to pause,

whether it be for lunch, a break, a place to wait and meet others, or just a place to relax and

enjoy the view.

SUPERMARKET-Aisles for meat, fresh fruit, dairy, and baked items are frequently included

in supermarkets. Additionally, shelf space is set aside for canned and packaged foods as well

as a variety of non-food items including pet supplies, cleaning supplies, cookware, and home

cleansers. Some supermarkets also include other commonly used home goods including

clothing, alcohol (where legal), and medications. Others carry a considerably greater selection

of non-food items like DVDs, toys, sporting goods, and holiday decorations (e.g., Christmas

wrapping paper in December).

DEPARTMENT STORE - Clothing, furniture, appliances, toys, cosmetics, housewares,

gardening, toiletries, sporting goods, do-it-yourself supplies, paint, and hardware are just a few

examples of sections that are frequently seen in stores. In certain cases, other product categories

are also featured, such as those for food, literature, jewelry, electronics, stationery, photography

equipment, baby supplies, and pet products. Discount department shops often have check-out

areas at the entrance, whereas higher-end classic department stores have sales counters in each

department. Some of the stores are individual retailers, while others are part of a bigger retail

chain.

LOADING AREA/RDU - Proper securing and safe loading and unloading techniques are

critical to preventing accidents among personnel doing these tasks.

DROP OFF AREA – Drop-off zones should be available at public transportation stops, such as

bus stops, and not more than 30.00 m from accessible building doors. Drop-off zones are useful

for picking up and dropping off people with physical disabilities, parents with children, people

carrying weights, etc. The drop-off area should have an aisle that is at least 1.20 m wide and at
least 3.60 m broad to allow for movement. The length ought to fit at least two automobiles. To

improve circulation over paved surfaces, suitable curb ramps should be built.

WAITING SHED – A modest building known as a "Waiting Shed" that is mostly located beside

roadways is used as a waiting area for passengers. A waiting shed at the side of the road is

essential for commuters waiting for jeepneys, buses, or other public transportation. It can offer

protection from the sun or from the rain.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT LOADING/UNLOADING AREA – Loading and unloading zones are

trucks and trailers.

TERMINAL FOR TAXI – A terminal that offers intricate services such as storage

administration, technical handling, and transportation. The primary function of a terminal is to

efficiently convey the flow of passengers and their baggage.

BIKE LANE – this is section of a road designated for bicycle use that is divided from the rest

of the road by a line: If there is no bike lane, ride a third of the way into the road. Bike lanes,

also known as cycle lanes, are specific sorts of bikeways with lanes on the roadway designated

for cyclists only.

PARKING AREA FOR MOTORCYCLE –this means the multiple motorcycle parking spaces

on the first floor of the building that are designated for the parking of motorcycles owned by

residents, occupiers of residential units, and their lawful guests or invitees. These spaces are

shown and labeled "M01" to "M03" on the 1st Floor Plan that is attached to this agreement and

is certified as accurate by the Authorized Person. For the footprint of bikes parked at a

horizontal bike rack, additional room will need to be added to the dimensions of the bike.

Generally speaking, the total space to park two bicycles should be 84" x 48".

PARKING AREA FOR CYCLISTS – In order to avoid theft, bicycle parking often needs some

level of protection. Bicycle racks, bicycle locks, and other necessary equipment are needed in
the context of bike parking to provide safe and practical storage. Lockers, racks, automated

facilities, manned or unmanned bicycle parking stations, covered places, and legal

arrangements for ad hoc parking next to railings and other street furniture are all examples of

parking facilities.

GENERAL STORAGE - Subgrade, attic, or other areas with limited finishes that are designed

for storage of products, materials, or equipment that are not hazardous in nature and do not

require particular HVAC, security, machine access, or utility demands are classified as General

Storage.

FOOD COURT -Numerous merchants operate at food booths or service kiosks in food courts.

One of the vendors takes orders for meals, which are subsequently delivered to a communal

dining area. You may also order takeaway to eat the food somewhere else, such at home or the

office. In this situation, the food may be wrapped in foam food containers, but it might also be

transported to the table using a communal food tray used by all of the vendors. Some people

may frequent food courts every day since they have stores selling prepared meals that they can

reheat at home.

FOOD COURTS AND RESTAURANTS – The opening of restaurants gives customers

component of the gentrification of mall real estate. A food court often has a number of

restaurants and eateries and is located in a mall or open space. When visiting a shopping mall,

customers stop at restaurants where they must wait to be seated, receive their meals, and interact

with waiters, waitresses, and servers.

KITCHEN - a place for storage, cooking, and preparing food, as well as a growing place for

eating and entertaining.

AL FRESCO DINING - While surrounded by various sceneries, smells, and sensations, dining

outside in an elegant setting with comfortable seats helps calm the sensory experience, lowering
stress hormones, heart rate, and blood pressure, and alleviating muscular tension. DINING

HALL - A common space within a building that is contiguous with the counters of many food

vendors and serves as a self-serve dining area.

LOST AND FOUND OFFICE - A lost items or belongings that has been discovered by any

staff member and reported to housekeeping after having been left behind by a visitor, either in

the room or in a public location. Regardless of whether they are found in dining rooms,

conference rooms, public spaces, or other private settings, there should be a single designated

location to collect lost and found items. Items that have been lost should be kept in a closed

space with very limited access.

BAGGAGE COUNTER – With the use of the baggage management system, each person's

luggage is checked for security upon entry to the mall and then given permission to temporarily

leave behind any necessities. This allows each person to freely browse the mall without

worrying about their belongings becoming lost or damaged.

ADMIN OFFICE - It is the location of the general management and upkeep of the complete

building infrastructure, including the services and utilities. Its purpose is to guarantee the mall's

ongoing benefits. Manage office supplies and any other inventory connected to mall offices to

ensure the efficient running of the mall operations and management offices.

MECHANICAL ROOM - It contains the bulk of the automated machinery in the structure.

These rooms store the mall's air handlers, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, water heaters, tanks,

pumps, backup generators, and elevator equipment to facilitate easy maintenance.

ELECTRICAL ROOM - The purpose of an electrical room is to house electrical equipment

while providing a secure setting for the use and upkeep of electrical equipment.

STAFF ENTRANCE: -This is the entrance used by employees of a certain company to enter

the structure. This entry is not accessible to the general public and is just for company personnel.

STAFF LOUNGE - is a place where employees can relax when not at work.
STAFF LOCKER - rooms that are clean help to create a comfortable and enjoyable work

environment. Maintaining and frequently even improving productivity is made possible by

designating a space for safeguarding personal belongings, getting dressed, and preparing for

the forthcoming workday. Without a doubt, the layout of the locker room will determine how

useful it is for your company.

STAFF TOILET AND BATH - Maintain a clean, hygienic, and functional workplace to reduce

risks to people's health and safety.

CINEMA LOBBY - A lobby is a room inside a theater that is used as the building's main

entrance for guests arriving from the outside. Usually, the restrooms, coat check, food vendors,

and ticket booths are all in or near the lobby.

TICKETING BOOTH -A place where reservations are accepted and tickets are sold, such as a

theater, an entertainment company, or a ticket agency.

CINEMA The general public is served by commercial operations known as CINEMAS, which

visitors can enter by paying a ticket price.

PARKING LOT - Since this is where customers first interact with the mall, parking should be

simple, and there should be little to no traffic. The best parking spot for a consumer is simple

to locate, presents the least difficulty while navigating the parking lot, and is close to the

storefronts, supermarkets, or a cluster of businesses where the customer will be doing their

transaction.

PARKING DRIVEWAY - Cars enter and leave the retail center in a secure and well-organized

manner through the vehicle access driveways. It offers a path from the road to a parking area,

which must be sufficiently big to hold the automobiles that will use it and let people move

around reasonably well while cars are parked on it.

are not meant to be used by other types of traffic, such as bicycles and motorized cars,

approaching the mall facilities.

MALL CLINIC - A clinic is a structured medical facility that offers outpatient diagnostic,

therapeutic, or preventative treatments. The medical services provided by a clinic may or may

not be connected to a hospital.