Urdaneta City University

College of Engineering and Architecture

Department of Architecture

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AR 71
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 07
Community Architecture and Urban
(F/S 11:00 – 5:30 PM)

Activity/Research Work No. 1

PUBLIC MARKET

- INTRODUCTION
- RELATED LITERATURE
- DESIGN GUIDELINES
- CONNECTED LAWS AND STANDARD MEASUREMENTS
- SUMMARY

Date Issued: September 19, 2020

Date Due: September 26, 2020

Date Submitted: September 26, 2020

Submitted by:
De Vera, Neil Brian M.
BS – Architecture 04
20195159

Submitted to:
Ar. MayDickson Cruz, UAP
Adviser
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PUBLIC / COMMUNITY MARKET

INTRODUCTION:

A market is defined as the meeting or congregating together of people for the

purchase and sale of provisions or livestock, publicly exposed at a fixed time and place
as the occasion, or time during which such goods are exposed for sale. In the
Philippines, the term public market is defined as a municipally owned and operated
building where vendors sell fresh food from open stalls. Over time, the term public
market has changed in meaning from place to place. Currently, they come in many
shapes and settings and it is just a few that still represent the earlier definition. Many
Public Markets now offer a wide range of different products, and are owned and
operated by diverse people.

Others claim that the definition of a market as being a place where buying and
selling of goods and services take place was too general. In their view, there is need to
set a limit on what to include and what to exclude in a definition of a market otherwise
everything would pass for a market. Some suggested that the essential characteristics
of a market are a place, gazetted, properly administered, with a proper plan, good
structures, security, financial institutions and other related provisions to cater for people,
where registered vendors sell their merchandise or services to the general public.
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RELATED LITERATURE:
Permanent market stalls are majorly sited in town centers and peripheral areas.
Some of the new market projects include craft markets whether permanent or temporary
combined with workshops or forming part of shopping centers. In many cases,
redevelopment of existing market halls often involves linkages with shopping centers
and car parks.
Market halls are usually designed to
give a large span open space so as
to allow a free flow of activities and
also having natural roof lighting, good
ventilation and service connections
for proper functioning.
Littlefield (2008) further states that
one floor trading is preferred. Any
upper floor is usually limited to a
perimeter balcony served by
escalators, stairs, goods and disabled lifts. Perimeter stalls and other grouped layouts
have service corridors. Fish, meat and food stalls are sited in zoned areas with more
sophisticated ventilation, drainage and services. He also states the points below as
some of the key considerations while designing a market. Access and linkage to car
parks, shopping areas, goods delivery and parking bays should be highly considered so
as to aid a smooth flow of the market activities.
Public markets contribute to community character and livability by uplifting
neighborhoods through increasing the interaction between rural and urban areas and by
bringing together a diverse variety of demographic cohorts, cultures and interests.
The risk of fire should also be considered highly through use of incombustible materials, making
fire-resistant construction and provision of smoke evacuation points. It is also important to
provide a means of escape in case of a fire.
It is also good for purposes of social integration if a public market has “something extra.”
That is, the market must have an attractor beyond its role as a place to buy goods. This then
aids in social integration amongst friends and families. Given the fact that local products,
especially produce, are generally sourced at the peak of the season and normally presented to
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the market place within 24 hours, it means that consumers are buying fresh, highly
nutritious products. This then means that access to health produce is made easy. (LMC, 2011)

DESIGN GUIDELINES:
The architectural appearance of the market should be able to relate with its beneficiaries
and should consider people of different social status so as to ensure vibrancy. The values of a
public market should also bare the spirit of their neighborhood which means much attention
should be given to the commodities being sold within their neighborhoods.
NPPS Philippines (2011) chapter 7.2.5, states that markets are usually the main focus in
commercial centers and should be located accordingly. They should be close to public transport
services. The market must have its own car park and service/delivery yard. The selling area
should be enclosed by a wall or fence. There should also be lock-up shops for butchers,
fishmongers, etc., and stalls for the sale of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Accessible and Central Location

A market should be easily accessible by public transit
or private vehicle. It is also important that it is located
in a city or neighborhood center. Ease of access
makes it convenient for vendors and shoppers to
move goods in and out.

Safety
Most markets are busy, crowded places, where different people come together. They face
challenges such as pick pocketing. Some of the markets have security guards on watch
while many others don’t. There is also a possibility of one being cheated around transactions
since markets are less regulated than a supermarket or formalized store.

Protection from the weather Elements

Most markets provided protection from the weather elements.
Many were located in buildings or under simple but permanent
roof structures. Vendors at outdoor markets nearly always
assembled cloth or tarp coverings across the aisles, making the
market a viable destination on hot and rainy days alike.

Multi-Level Vending
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The variety creates a rich experience for the customer, adding to the excitement of the
market atmosphere and providing more options in terms of variety and price of goods. Multi-
level

vending also lowers barriers of entry for informal entrepreneurs because it allows vendors to
participate in the market and sell their goods, even if they cannot afford to rent a formal stall.

Integration of Public Space and/or Pedestrian Streets

The inclusion of pedestrian streets and open public
spaces around the market improves walkability and
provides space for socializing and “street appropriation”
the use of street or public space for activities other than
permanent commerce, such as outdoor eating and street-
vending. These areas establish the market as a
community gathering space and encourage customers to
linger.

Some of the design guidelines to be also considered while designing a market.

1. Consider the three basic areas i.e. wet, semi-wet and dry markets.
2. Ventilation and exhaust system must be adequate.
3. Fire protection/Suppression system and features should be considered.
4. Stall size must be in the module 3.00 x 3.00meters for flexibility of occupant requirements.
5. Waste disposal system should be highly considered.
6. Provide market master office, storage facilities, and other ancillary spaces.
7. Regional form and image must be incorporated.
8. Parking facilities for delivery and the public must be amply provided.

These guidelines come in handy to answer research question three as they provide a crucial
basis in the designing of any public market.

CONNECTED LAWS AND STANDARD MEASUREMENTS:

Pursuant to the policies and objectives embodied in Executive Order No. 648,
the Charter of the Human Settlements Regulatory Commission now the Housing and Land Use
Regulatory Board, specifically Article IV, Section 5,.
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1. Executive Order No. 72, RULE III Section 4 Design Standards and
Requirements
A. General Guidelines

Location and Measurements

Location must be within designated commercial zone/commercial area and is accessible
preferably through an arterial street. Service access for trucks is essential for the delivery of
goods and other services.
The market site shall be located at least 50 meters (164 ft.) from schools, religious
institutions, public offices, funeral establishments and other public gathering/places such as
auditorium, public plazas and 25 meters (82 ft.) from abattoirs and other possible sources of
contamination.
The market shall be located at a site within walking distance of 0.75 km to the nearest
terminal.
Population to be served ranges from 10,000 to 150,000 people.
If located near rivers, streams or lakes, the easement shall be in accordance with the
Water Code of the Philippines.

Circulations Pedestrian and vehicular circulation for the public market should be
properly planned to facilitate convenience and efficiency.

a. Access, loading and unloading of goods, customer and services should preferably be
separated and within markets
b. Carrying capacities of roads and pedestrian walk within the site be adequately planned so as
not to obstruct traffic flow along access road.

2. Utility Requirements (Per DOH Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter

IV - Markets and Abattoirs of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines - PD 856)

Water Supply
a. There shall be sufficient supply of potable water either from the public main water supply or
from an approved source.
b. Drinking fountain or any equivalent water dispensers shall be provided in the market.
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c. Supply of (the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (PD 856) are hereby adopted
and made part of these Rules and Regulations.

Sewage Disposal and Drainage

a. Sewage shall be disposed to a public sewerage system or in the absence thereof, in a
manner complying with Chapter XVII - Sewage Collection and Disposal, Excreta Disposal and

Drainage of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (PD 856) and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations.
b. There shall be sufficient facilities in the market and its premises. At least one floor drain shall
be provided in every 46.5 square meters (500 square feet) of floor area. Slope shall not be less
than 2.05 centimeters per meter (1/4 inch per foot) to the drainage inlet.
c. Sewer line from toilets and urinals shall not be connected with drainage line in the market.
d. Pipe diameter for drainage purposes shall not be less than 15 centimeters (6 inches).
e. All floor drains shall be provided with a deep seal trap (P-trap or U-trap).

Power
Supply shall be connected to any approved public or community power supply system. A stand-
by generator may be provided in case of power failure.

Fire Safety Equipment/Facilities

Provision/installation of fire safety equipment/facilities in the market should be in accordance
with the Fire Code of the Philippines.

3. Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 (BP 344) – ACCESSIBILITY LAW An act to enhance
the mobility of Disabled Persons by requiring certain buildings, Institutions,
Establishments and Public Utilities to install Facilities and other devices.
In order to promote the realization of the rights of disabled persons to participate fully in
the social life and the development of the societies in which they liveand the enjoyment of the
oppurtunities available to other citizens.

4. Republic Act No. 9514 (Fire Code of the Philippines)

It is the policy of the state to ensure public safety, promote economic development through the
prevention and suppression of all kinds of destructive fires and promote the professionalization
of the fire service as a profession.
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5. Presidential Decree No. 1096 National Building Code of the Philippines
Construction – All on site work done in the site preparations, setbacks, classifications,
excavations, fundations, assembly of all components and installation of utilities, machineries,
and equipment of buildings/structures.

SUMMARY:
It was observed that there are not so many planning and design guidelines that foster
the design and planning of public markets. The few that are there do not in detail look at how a
proper market should be designed. In this particular research looked into acts with components
that could be borrowed and used for the design of urban public markets.This inadequacy in the
planning and design guidelines has forced many architects and designers to establish their own
guidelines which then has translated into inconsistencies in public market designs.
Littlefield, (2008) classifies markets into majorly two which are open markets and closed
markets.
The architectural appearance of the market should be able to relate with its beneficiaries
and should consider people of different social status so as to ensure vibrancy. The values of a
public market should also bare the spirit of their neighborhood which means much attention
should be given to the commodities being sold within their neighborhoods.
Therefore it is important that the customer is greatly considered because without
customers, markets cannot function. This would help prevent issues in the circulation of the
Public Market. The nature of market is that they do not like to go shopping far beyond the street
level. Such inconsideration’s have translated into so much wasted resources. The design should
also be able to respond to the requirements of its end users and that’s when it shall properly
function.

SOURCES / REFERENCES:

 E.-URBAN_PUBLIC_MARKETS_The_shift_in_their-3.pdf

 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE PROCESSING OF

APPLICATION FOR LOCATIONAL CLEARANCE OF MARKETS AS AMENDED.pdf
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 Publicmarketdevelopment.com/public-markets-economic-development/