A Regional Community Shopping Center

Republic of the Philippines
E U L O G I O “ AM AN G ” R O D R I G U E Z
I N S T I T U T E O F S C I E N C E AN D T E C H N O L O G Y
Nagt ahan st., Sampaloc, 1008 Manila, Philippines
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C O L L E G E O F AR C H I T E C T U R E AN D F I N E AR T S
3RD floor, CEAFA Building, EARIST Main Campus
A Regional Community Shopping Complex
Arvin Joseph I. Pizarra
Eulogio ―Amang‖ Institute of Science and Technology
BS-Architecture 4-A3
Ar.Gerald Allan P. Adane
October 25,2022
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CHAPTER 1 .................................................................................................................... 4
Review of Related Literatures ...................................................................................... 4
1.1 Foreign Researches .................................................................................... 4
1.1.0 Local Researches .................................................................................. 17
2.0 Synthesis: ................................................................................................. 26
CHAPTER 2 .................................................................................................................. 28
Organizational Structure (Mall Management)............................................................. 28
CHAPTER 3 .................................................................................................................. 32
Relevant Laws and Standards ................................................................................... 32
CHAPTER 4 .................................................................................................................. 47
Project Components .................................................................................................. 47
CHAPTER 5 .................................................................................................................. 57
Design Narratives ...................................................................................................... 57
Design Concept with diagram .................................................................................... 57
Design Consideration ................................................................................................. 59
Design Philosophy ..................................................................................................... 60
References:.................................................................................................................. 61
List of Figures
Figure 1.0: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center ............................................... 4

Figure 1.1: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center Floor Plans ............................ 6
Figure 1.2: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center Elevations.............................. 7
Figure 1.3: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center Floor Sections ....................... 8
Figure 2.0: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall ................................................................... 9
Figure 2.1: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall Escalator Perspective ............................. 11
2| A Regional Community Shopping Complex

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Figure 2.2: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall Section .................................................... 11

Figure 3.0: OMA to Create a New Retail Experience in Melbourne's Countryside . 12
Figure 3.1: OMA to Create a New Retail Experience in Melbourne's Countryside
Aerial ...................................................................................................................... 14
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Courtyard and Amphitheater ................................................................................... 15
Aerial Massing Diagram .......................................................................................... 16
Figure 1.1.1: SM Aurora Premier ............................................................................ 17
Figure 2.1.0: Glorietta Mall ..................................................................................... 20
Figure 2.1.1: Glorietta Mall Site Development Plan ................................................ 23
Figure 3.1.0:SM seaside city Cebu ......................................................................... 23
List of Tables:
Table VII.1. Schedule of Principal, Accessory and Conditional Use/Occupancy of

Building/Structure ................................................................................................... 34
Table VII.1. Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) .......................... 35
Based on the Allowed Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO) ................................. 35
of the Total Lot Area (TLA) ..................................................................................... 35
Table VII.4. Minimum Required Off-Street (Off-RROW) cum On-Site Parking Slot,
Parking Area and Loading/Unloading Space Requirements by Allowed Use or
Occupancy.............................................................................................................. 36
Table VIII.1. Reference Table of Maximum Allowable PSO, Maximum Allowable
ISA, the MACA, the Minimum USA and the TOSL by Type of Land Use Zoning per
Lot. ......................................................................................................................... 38

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CHAPTER 1
This chapter will aid the researcher supports the current study. This chapter,
illustrates some related literature that is relevant to the present study.
Review of Related Literatures
1.1 Foreign Researches
Figure 1.0: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center
According to Giermann (2021),for their "Wooden Orchids" entry in the

International Union of Architects' (UIA) Mount Lu Estate of World Architecture
Competition, Vincent Callebaut Architectures won an honorable mention. Designing a
number of cultural and commercial complexes close to one of the biggest flower theme

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parks in the world was one of the competition's tasks, which was based in Ruichang,
China.
As mentioned in the article, these tasks are combined by Wooden Orchids into a
green retail complex that acknowledges the environmental and demographic impacts on
the locality. Wooden Orchids, which is integrated into the existing urban framework,
aims to mitigate the detrimental consequences of the increasing migration of rural
residents, particularly overpopulation and pollution while accommodating varying tourist
seasons. The proposal does this by integrating public and private areas that promote
environmental responsibility at all scales, from the personal to the collective, all housed
within an energy-conscious livable "garden."
The writer explained that, the complex has material systems that are simple to
replace and repair using the available resources, reducing waste, increasing economic
value, and encouraging a spirit of reuse. Similar to this, the shopping hub's program is
designed to be adaptable enough to change as flexible multipurpose areas change to
accommodate the fluctuating number of tourists throughout the year. The shops'
concentration on organic and digital products makes additional advancements in eco-
responsibility and enables customers to interact directly with producers and farmers to
learn about products' cradle-to-cradle cycles.
Giermann (2021) added that Wooden Orchids take their form from the golden
section and a biomimetic design, which were both used as inspiration for the
mathematical sequences seen in nature. The shopping center mimics orchid petals with
prefabricated wooden structures. In both of the site's plots, the orchid box is reproduced
six times, resulting in a collection of 12 cells connected by footbridges. The petal
module is applied sixteen times within the space to assemble a complete "orchid box."
In response to their programming, the cells themselves use additive and

subtractive processes. The farmers market and stores lined with gardens let in natural
light through translucent façade, while the movie theaters, library, fitness center, and
food service facilities rely on solid ones. Additionally, a network of bicycle and
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pedestrian walkways establishes an internal connectivity system while preserving the

distinctive character of each section of the site, which is further enhanced by its own
biodiversity and hues , (Giermann, 2021).
Finally, Giermann (2021) stated that to achieve a 70% reduction in energy use,
the complex largely relies on passive methods and renewable energy sources.
Geothermal heating and cooling, rainwater collecting, maximizing daylighting by
orienting buildings, wind turbines, and shared rooftop orchards that clean the air are a
few of these.
Figure 1.1: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center Floor Plans

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Figure 1.2: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center Elevations

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Figure 1.3: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center Floor Sections

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Figure 2.0: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall
According to Frearson, A., & Safdie's, M. (2012), the winner of the limited
competition for the New Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall's interior design is Agence Search.
Fearson (2022) added that, shopping mall architecture now plays a crucial part in their
commercial success in today's atmosphere of heightened competition, the shopping
environment can be distinguished by the architecture to give it a sense of uniqueness
and specificity. A brand for space is possible. By converting two atriums into a location
with the "Wow Effect," the New Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall concept raised the stakes
for developing an existing area.
The entry procession is magnificent. The volume and an equally unique and majestuous
spatial arrangement captivate the visitor. The center volume's lattice work structure may
be seen from the building's façade. Once inside, it directs the customer's attention
downward to the event space and upward to the light and shops above. The first
impression of a visitor extends beyond the size of the structure to include its referential
universe, status, and identity (Frearson, A., & Safdie's, M. 2012, February 13)

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Frearson, A., & Safdie's, M. (2012) also stated that, the core space is defined by
an envelope that is materialized by the latticework structure, which then turns that
envelope into an inhabited volume. Because of this, the interior design is able to interact
with the existing building on a significant scale without making any changes to it.
Warmth, sobriety, and elegance are all evoked by the wooden lattice.
Frearson, A., & Safdie's, M. (2012) added that, the New Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall's
interior design concept has taken into account the changes affecting how we shop
nowadays. To retain and enhance its dynamic status in the face of the growth of e-
commerce, the shopping mall must affirm its uniqueness and character. We know that
retailers today must entice customers by converting their commercial space into areas
of conviviality and entertainment, according to the "fun shopping" movement.
Footbridges that are added to the lattice structure and span the atrium create new areas
for the development of multimedia and other leisure programs.

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Figure 2.1: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall Escalator Perspective
Figure 2.2: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall Section

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In Melbourne, Australia, OMA is creating a 10,000 square meter shopping mall

with integrated communal areas. The Wollert Neighborhood Centre project is set in the
Melbourne neighborhood of Wollert, Whittlesea, one of Victoria's fastest-
developing regions (Harrouk, 2020).
As mentioned by Harrouk (2020), the Wollert Neighborhood Center was

designed as social infrastructure and is "a space for shared experience where retail and
social contact weigh equal." Existing community activity centers on their own are
frequently underutilized, but OMA developed a concept that meets both community and
commercial demands and is focused on health and welfare. A central public courtyard,
amenity spaces, childcare and education facilities, as well as retail and community
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spaces will be combined in the project developed by Sandhurst Retail and overseen by
OMA's Regional Director Paul Jones to provide a location for a social experience.
“Shopping malls in suburbs are frequently sites for consuming just. [...] Wollert's
surrounding communities have community activity facilities that are separate from retail
programs, however they are frequently neglected. They are unable to unite the
neighborhood. For use by members of the community with various requirements, our
design integrates retail, amenity, and cultural spaces. In the area, it will act as a social
condenser.”-Paul Jones, regional director of OMA
Harrouk (2020) further discussed that a shaded courtyard and an amphitheater

create "a space for selected community events and daily activities, enabling inhabitants
of Wollert and adjacent suburbs to spend time in the Centre and engage with one
another" at the project's center. The design expands the options for space
arrangements by including an accessible roof. Thus, these areas can be used for urban
agriculture, sports, and education. Vertical stripes for shopping contain amenity areas,
kid-friendly amenities, and well-being-oriented retail options.
Harrouk (2020) added that while providing "clearly-defined routes connected to

the center's many entrances," ground-level single-level parking is isolated from the
pedestrian-friendly northern façade and utilised as an extra outdoor public amenity
space. The center, which was built to be a civic monument, is immediately connected to
the broader Melbourne area and to the existing transit networks.
“OMA is concerned in the current scale of urban development and how it will affect both
the urban and rural environments. The Wollert Neighbourhood Center's design
demonstrates how Australian architects and planners might consider new settlements
on the periphery of the city and the countryside.” — Managing Partner of OMA, David
Gianotten

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Figure 3.1: OMA to Create a New Retail Experience in Melbourne's Countryside Aerial

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Figure 3.2: OMA to Create a New Retail Experience in Melbourne's Countryside Courtyard and
Amphitheater

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Figure 3.3: OMA to Create a New Retail Experience in Melbourne's Countryside Aerial
Massing Diagram

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1.1.0 Local Researches
Figure 1.1.1: SM Aurora Premier
Owned by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall developer in the nation, SM Aura
Premier is a sizable, upmarket retail center situated near the intersection of McKinley
Parkway and 26th Street in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, the Philippines.
It is the 47th SM Prime mall in the Philippines and the 13th SM Supermall in Metro
Manila. After SM Lanang Premier, it is the second SM Supermall to bear the moniker
"Premier." The shopping center is located close to Market, a nearby competitor. Market!
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, which is owned by Ayala Malls, an offshoot of Ayala Corporation and a real estate
company of Ayala Land. It was created by Arquitectonica and EDGE Interior Designers.
(SM Aura Premier, n.d.)
According to (SM Aura Premier, n.d.), the Mall featueres are the Skypark, a
multi-level green roof, is a feature of the construction. It contains outdoor cafés and
eateries, sculptures, botanical gardens, Samsung Hall, a concert venue with 1,000
seats, and the Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod, which seats 250 people. The
construction, created by the Miami-based architectural company Arquitectonica, will
have a straightforward "dumbbell" layout due to the site's limited width, with the main
entrance at the northern corner and the office tower at the southern end. Taxi stations
are located in the first basement and are accessible from the lower, eastern road. The
primary vehicle drop-off is located on the western side.
The article also expounded on the mall's features, and these are:
 Five cutting-edge theaters are available at SM Aura Premier, including one IMAX
theater on the fourth level, two standard theaters with Dolby Atmos sound
systems, and two Director's Club Theaters.

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 Two Director's Club Cinemas with in-butler service are available at SM Aura
Premier. Following SM Mall of Asia, it is the second Director's Club Cinema
location.
 It is the sixth IMAX cinema in the nation and is available at SM Aura Premier.
Due to unexplained circumstances, the IMAX theater temporarily operated as a
"Large Screen Format" in January 2022 (with movies presented in non-IMAX
DMR versions). On May 4, 2022, in conjunction with the premiere of Doctor
Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the IMAX cinema resumed regular
operations with IMAX DMR releases.
 Samsung Hall, a 1,000-seat performance venue inside SM Aura Premier, has
hosted numerous international performers like Sungha Jung, Mayday Parade,
Charli XCX, Metric, Before You Exit, Oh Wonder, Why Don't We, and iKon.
 The shopping center is connected to a 29-story office building with a 40,424
square meter floor area (435,120 sq ft). One of the largest serviced offices in the
Philippines, with 400 seats in a 20,000 square meter (220,000 square foot) office
space, is located in the SM Aura Office Tower, which was constructed in
accordance with international green building standards. As part of Bonifacio Civic
Center, the tower also houses several government offices, including the Social
Security System, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Fund (Home Development Mutua).

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Figure 2.1.0: Glorietta Mall
In the Ayala Center in Makati, Metro Manila, the Philippines, there is a shopping
mall complex called Glorietta. The Ayala Malls, a subsidiary of Ayala Land, manages
the mall's operations. The mall, which is split into five sections called Glorietta 1–5, has
a lot of stores and eateries, as well as movie theaters, a gym, arcades, and a sizable
central activity center that is frequently used to host events.The Landmark, SM Makati,

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Rustan's Makati, and the neighboring Greenbelt are all interconnected into Glorietta 1-4.
In conjunction with the refurbishment, the renters impacted by the blast on October 19,
2007, had been offered the choice to resettle there. Glorietta 5 is a fully disengaged
building that is situated adjacent to the lot that was previously home to an open parking
area between Hotel InterContinental Manila and Rustan's Makati (Glorietta, n.d.)
Glorietta (n.d.) further discussed that previously, Glorietta was indeed a park in
the middle of the Makati Commercial Center complex. The 1970s saw the construction
of Glorietta park, which includes an outdoor stage for staging events. The Makati
Commercial Center complex, inaugurated in the 1960s, was composed of theaters
(Rizal Theater and Quad Cinemas), freestanding retail stores (including Makati
Supermart, Rustan's, Shoe Mart, and Mercury Drug), and several small arcades
(Maranaw Arcade, Makati Arcade, Angela Arcade, Listing Arcade, Mayfair Center, and
Bricktown). Ildefonso P. Santos Jr., a National Makati Commercial Center, formerly
known as The Center Makati, was to be transformed into the Ayala Center by Ayala in
1990. According to the concept, the Glorietta Park and the other shopping centers will
be combined to form a single mall. The MCC was renamed the Ayala Center in 1991 to
reflect the change.

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Glorietta (n.d.) expounded that with such a gross leasable surface of 250,000 m2
(2,700,000 sq ft), the new Glorietta mall, which was intended to be one of the biggest
malls in the Philippines, opened its doors in 1992. There were four distinct areas in the
mall:
 Quad 1 - which continued to operate the first four Quad theaters through
2009;
 Quad 2 - Having Glico's Great Adventure Indoor Theme Park, Goldcrest
Shopping Arcade, and being the primary location for a fatal explosion in
2007
 Quad 3 - which might eventually serve as the location of eateries from
throughout the world like Hard Rock Cafe and TGI Friday's; and
 Glorietta 4 - a brand-new center for enjoyment with such a Timezone
location, seven additional movie theaters, and Oakwood Premier, a luxury
hotel that was built on top of the mall and served as the scene of the
famously political siege led by the Magdalo Group in 2003 known as the
Oakwood Mutiny. Oakwood Premier is now known as Ascott Makati.

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There were a variety of stores and eateries in each of the four components. Due
to the building of Oakwood Premier, Glorietta 3 opened in 1992, Glorietta 4 opened in
1998, just six years after Quad 1 and Quad 2 debuted in 1991. Quads 1, 2, and 3 would
become Glorietta 1, 2, and 3, respectively, with the inauguration of Glorietta 4.
Figure 2.1.1: Glorietta Mall Site Development Plan

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Figure 3.1.0: SM (SM seaside city Cebu)
It opened on November 27, 2015, exactly 22 years after SM City Cebu debuted
in 1993. SM Seaside, formerly known as SM Seaside City Cebu, is a sizable shopping
center owned and constructed by SM Prime Holdings in Cebu City, Philippines. It is the
focal point of South Coast City, a 30-hectare mixed-use development at the South Road
Properties that is part of the SM and Ayala Land Joint Venture Estate.

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At the moment, it ranks as the fourteenth largest mall worldwide and the fourth
largest in the Philippines. SM Seaside is SM Prime Holdings' third mall in Metro Cebu
and its 56th mall overall in the Philippines. The mall has a gross leasable area (GLA) of
more than 470,486 square meters. Arquitectonica designed the mall the same firm that
created SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, and SM North EDSA.. (SM Seaside, n.d.).
The SM Seaside is a circular-shaped shopping center with a number of anchors,
including a two-story SM Store (formerly The SM Store), SM Supermarket, Centerstage
theater, Large Screen format theater, two Director's Club theaters, and four regular
theaters, an 18-lane SM Bowling and Entertainment Center, and an Olympic-size ice
skating rink all across food hall. (SM Seaside, n.d.).

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2.0 Synthesis:
The researcher were able to improve the design concept and include workable
improvements with the envisioned Regional Shopping Complex with the help of a
related literature review. From the following international and domestic researches and
studies, the researcher were able to integrate potential creative ideas using comparison
study.
According to the researcher's understanding, all of the malls share the same
objective which is to serve people with relaxation, entertainment, enjoyment, and most
importantly, connect them with their peers, family, and loved ones while gaining
something from them. According to the related studies, malls incorporate a different
approach to making their mall attractive will catch the attention of the consumers. For
example, the wooden orchid including the farmers' markets and gardens are the primary
attractions of the Wooden Orchids Shopping Center in China, with shopping as an
alternative. It's a glitzy shopping center that turns into a forest of alive plants while
transforming ecology. This makes it possible to have efficiency which is completely in
harmony with the environment and satisfies a human yearning for a better world. This
quality is modified and added to the hypothetical commercial building, which strives to
blend in with the environment that features soothing, pleasant, and calming place.

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Morever, The Skypark, a multi-level green roof, is one of the features of the mall,
according to (SM Aura Premier, n.d.). The botanical gardens, statues, Samsung Hall, a
music venue with 1,000 seats, and the Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod, which has 250
seats, are all found there. There are also outdoor cafes and eateries. Due to the site's
constrained width, the building, designed by Miami-based architectural firm
Arquitectonica, will have a simple "dumbbell" layout, with the main entrance at the
northern corner and the office tower at the southern end. The lower, eastern route leads
to the first basement, where there are taxi stands. The western side is where the
majority of vehicles are dropped off.
Meanwhile, the OMA plans to create commercial space that shares equally with
good experience by providing communal spaces for the better welfare and health of the
consumers and will lead to a better quality shopping experience. To summarize,
shopping malls and complexes aim for a better shopping experience by integrating
different activities, communal spaces, materials, and many more to make the
consumers feel relaxed while roaming around, moreover, to attract the consumers to
pass by and shop at their store, and come back again.

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CHAPTER 2
Organizational Structure (Mall Management)
An organizational chart, sometimes known as a "org chart," is a graphic that
shows a level of reporting or relationships. An organizational chart is most often used to
display the organization structure of a company, agency, or other organization.Org
charts can be constructed in a variety of ways and are useful for a variety of purposes.
They could be utilized, for instance, as a personnel directory, planning tool, or
management tool. (Organizational Chart - What Is an Organization Chart? Definition,
Types, Tips, Tutorial, and Examples, n.d.).
According to J (2019) It's critical to select the organizational chart type that best
fits your firm because each kind is created to correspond to a particular company
structure.
The following four org charts available are as follows:
 Hierarchical structure- The most typical organizational chart shape is a
pyramid, which represents a conventional corporate structure. Managers are
positioned above other employees, who are then positioned behind the individual

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or group at the top. All personnel in this structure report to a single manager, and
the chart is divided into departments (such as IT, marketing, operations, etc.).
 Divisional structure- This kind of structure is divided into distinct, partially
independent branches in accordance with product lines, regions, or certain
functions.
 Matrix structure- These companies have an organizational structure where
teams are broken up into projects or products and report to both a functional
manager and a project manager. This results in a graphic that displays
relationships horizontally as well as vertically across the entire company.
 Flat structure- The flat or horizontal structure, which is most frequently seen in
small organizations, includes little to no middle management in between
executives and their employees.
According to Cooks (2022), organizational structures play a crucial for firms since
they support the implementation of effective decision-making procedures. Businesses
can make more effective choices more quickly by giving specific functions to staff.
Organizational structures also give firms a clear organizational chart that makes it
easier to manage their personnel.

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The researcher has studied the importance and purpose of the organizational chart.
By understanding its meaning and function, the researcher has found out that the
Organizational Chart of any business will help them organize the flow of the work by
constructing hierarchal roles that will set a clearer vision for each one of the employees.
In the design Regional Shopping Complex, it's vital to have an organizational chart to
distribute the roles of the workers for a better movement of management from
administrative, executive, and other components that constitute the mall.
To further illustrate the organizational chart of a mall, the researcher will provide an
image that is relevant to the matter. See the image below:

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CHAPTER 3
Relevant Laws and Standards
This chapter will present related laws and standards that are relevant to the
current topic, a regional shopping center. The connected laws and standards in this
topic that will be presented in this chapter will govern the researcher and designer to
design a regional shopping center without defying the existing laws and standards. Also,
it will help the designer to control the development accordingly to the building laws of
the Philippines.
To begin with the laws and standards, what is a Regional Shopping Center, and
what is its category according to the National Building Code of The Philippines?
According to (Shopping Centre | Marketplace, 2022), Regional Shopping Center is a
full range of retail services equal to those found in a local central business area are
offered at the regional shopping center. It is developed around at least one full-size
department store and frequently many; there are many specialty stores and boutiques;
there are typically a number of restaurants; and there may or may not be a movie
theater. Services for urgent daily requirements are minimized. It could provide services
to as many as 150,000 or possibly 400,000 people. On larger sites, additional amenities
like hotels, clinics, or business buildings might be available.

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The article also mentioned that the availability of parking spaces is a crucial
factor in the design of commercial centers. Parking requirements are partially identified
by the center's size and scope, the type of tenant, and the local economy. However, it
has been discovered that 5.5 parking spaces are often sufficient for every 1,000 square
feet of leasable space. For there to be a lesser traffic jam, access to the lots must be
large and simple. The use of parking and service decks separate from the main
customer level is frequently advantageous in locations with hills. Moreover, according to
the National Building Code of The Philippines, Regional Shopping Center is under C-3,
and according to the design problem; the lot type is a corner lot.
To further discuss the laws and standards related to the current project, tables,
sentences, and any other format will be shown here about the laws and standards:

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RULE VII - CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE OR OCCUPANCY
SECTION 701. Occupancy Classified

Table VII.1. Schedule of Principal, Accessory and Conditional Use/Occupancy of
Building/Structure
As mentioned by the (National Building Code And Review Board Committee,
2004, section 701,pg.74), the commercial regional shopping complex will fall under C-3
(Commercial Three or Metropolitan Commercial) refers to a metropolitan level of
commercial use/occupancy, which is primarily characterized as a medium-rise to high-
rise building/structure for high to very high-intensity commercial/trade, service, and
business activities, such as large to very large shopping malls, very large office or
mixed-use/occupancy buildings, and the like.
General Classification General Classification

of Use/Character of of Use/Character of
USE Zoning Classification
Occupancy of Building/ Occupancy of Building/
Structure Structure
PRINCIPAL ACCESSORY CONDITIONAL

Division E-3 1. All permitted uses in C-3 (Commercial Three
(Business and Division E-1 (or for C-1 1. All uses allowed in R- or Metropolitan
Mercantile, where no and C-2 class) buildings/ 1, R-2 and R-3 Zones Commercial) means a
repair work is done structures 2. All uses allowed in C- metropolitan level of
except exchange of parts 2. Aircraft hangars 1, C-2 and C-3 Zones commercial
and maintenance 3. Commercial parking 3. Some uses allowed in use/occupancy,
requiring no open flames, lots and garages I-1 Zones characterized mainly as a
welding or use of highly 4. Department stores, 4. All uses allowed in GI medium-rise to high-rise
flammable liquid) shopping malls/ centers, Zones and SI Zones building/structure for high
commercial and sports 5. Parks and Recreation to very high intensity
complexes/ areas and Entertainment class commercial/ trade,
5. Institutional uses as buildings/ structures service and business
university complexes activities, e.g., large to

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6. Other commercial/ very large shopping

business activities not malls, very large office or
elsewhere classified mixed-use/occupancy
(n.e.c.) buildings and the like.
SECTION 705. Allowable Floor Areas

Table VII.1. Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA)
Based on the Allowed Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO)
of the Total Lot Area (TLA)
As stated by the (National Building Code And Review Board Committee, 2004,
section 705, pg.87), the Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) for
commercial 3,a corner lot type without sprinkler is 30 BHL multiplied by the 80% of the
AMBF expressed by %. Moreover, if with a sprinkler, the BHL 30 x 90% of the AMBF
expressed by %.
Interior Inside Corner Through Lot Corner-Through

(or Rear) (or Regular) Lot (see Fig. Lot
Lot Lot (see Fig. VIII.11. of (see Fig. VIII.12. of
and (see Fig. VIII.10. of Rule VIII) Rule VIII)
End Lot VIII.9. of Rule VIII)
(see Fig. Rule VIII)
VIII.8. and
VIII.5.14.
of Rule VIII)
Allowable Maximum
Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA)*
Character Type of by Type/ Location of Lot
of Use/ Building/ *Note: Building Height Limit (BHL) multiplied by the Allowable Maximum Building
Occupan-cy Structure Footprint (AMBF) expressed as a percentage (%) of the Total Lot Area or TLA (with
or without firewall). Figure subject to reduction to comply with the floor area
component of the Allowable Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB). Refer to Table
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VII.1. to arrive at the percentage (%) of TLA.

Commer- Commer- 30 x 80% 30x75% 30x80% 30x80% 30x90%
cial cial 3
GROUPS (Com-3)
B, C, E, H, I
Commer- 30x85% 30x85% 30x90% 30x90% 30x95%
cial 3
(Com-3)
with
Sprinkler
System &
Firewalls
SECTION 707. Maximum Height of Buildings
According to the (National Building Code And Review Board Committee, 2004,
section 707 pg.92), the building height limit for the Commercial type of structure C-3 is
ranging between 48.00 meters to 180.00 meters above the highest grade.
Table VII.2. Building Height Limit (BHL) by Type of Use or Occupancy
Character of Number of allowable

Type of Building/
Use or storeys/floors above Meters above highest grade
Structure
Occupancy established grade
Commercial Commercial
16-60 48.00 -180.00
(C-3)
SECTION 707. Minimum Required Off-Street (Off-RROW) cum On-Site

Parking Slot, Parking Area and Loading/Unloading Space
Requirements by Allowed Use or Occupancy
Table VII.4. Minimum Required Off-Street (Off-RROW) cum On-Site Parking Slot, Parking Area and
Loading/Unloading Space Requirements by Allowed Use or Occupancy

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One (1) customer (buyer) jeepney/shuttle parking

slot for every 150.00 sq. meters of wet and dry
market floor area and one (1) vendor (seller)
Neighborhood shopping jeepney/shuttle parking slot or loading space for
center/supermarket every 300.00 sq. meters of wet and dry market
(C-1) floor area; and one (1) off-RROW (off-street)
terminal that can accommodate at least two (2)
jeepneys and six (6) tricycles for every 1,000.00
sq. meters of wet and dry market floor area
Public Markets One (1) car slot for every 30.00 sq. meters of
(C) customer area
5.2. Division E-2 One (1) car slot for every 20 sq. meters of
Restaurants, fast-food centers,
customer area: and two (2) tourist parking slots for
bars and beerhouses
tourist bus parking slots for each theater-
(C)
restaurant
Nightclubs, super clubs and

One (1) car slot for every 30.00 sq. meters of
theater-restaurants
customer area
(C)
Note:
* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of buildings/structures and any
parking slot provided outside the building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

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SECTION 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy
Table VIII.1. Reference Table of Maximum Allowable PSO, Maximum Allowable ISA, the MACA, the
Minimum USA and the TOSL by Type of Land Use Zoning per Lot.
The (National Building Code And Review Board Committee, 2004, section 803
pg.126) showed that, in table VIII.1, Commercial 3 should have 80% percentage site
occupancy, 15 % ISA, a Minimum of 5% USA and a TOSL of 20%. This applies to a
non-firewall structures or buildings.
While with firewall, Commercial 3 should have 90% percentage site occupancy, 5
% ISA, a Minimum of 5% USA and a TOSL of 10%.
Building/ % of Total Lot Area (TLA)

Structure Use or Maximum
Occupancy Minimum USA TOSL d
Duly-Approved Maximum Allowable ISAc
(or Land Use)a (Unpaved Open (ISA +
Zoning b Allowable PSO c,d (Paved Open
Spaces) USA)
Spaces)
Commercial 3 80 e 15 5 20
(Com-3) 90 f 5 5 10
SECTION 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts
Table VIII.3. Setbacks for Commercial*, Industrial, Institutional and Recreational Buildings
Road Right-of-Way Front Side Rear

(RROW) Width (meters) (meters) (meters)
(meters)
30.00 & above 8.00 5.00 5.00
25.00 to 29.00 6.00 3.00 3.00
20.00 to 24.00 5.00 3.00 3.00
10.00 to 19.00 5.00 2.00 2.00
Below 10.00 5.00 2.00 2.00

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SECTION 1207. Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads
The (National Building Code And Review Board Committee, 2004, section 1207)
explained the exits, stairs, and other vital components:
2. Exits
a. Number of Exits. Every building or usable portion thereof shall have at least
one (1) exit. In all occupancies, floors above the first storey having an occupant load of
more than ten (10) shall not have less than two (2) exits. Each mezzanine floor used for
other than storage purposes, if greater in area than 185 sq. meters or more than 18.00
meters in any dimension, shall have at least two (2) stairways to an adjacent floor.
Every storey or portion thereof, having an occupant load of 500 to 999 shall have at
least three (3) exits. Every storey or portion thereof having an occupant load of one
thousand (1000) or more shall have at least four (4) exits. The number of exits required
from any storey of a building shall be determined by using the occupant loads of floors
which exit through the level under consideration as follows: 50% of the occupant load in
the first adjacent storey above (and the first adjacent storey below, when a storey below
exits through the level under consideration) and 25% of the occupant load in the storey
immediately beyond the first adjacent storey. The maximum number of exits required for
any storey shall be maintained until egress is provided from the structures. For
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exits as required for storeys. Floors above the second storey, basements and cellars
used for other than service of the building shall have not less than two (2) exits.
b. Width. The total width of exits in meters shall not be less than the total
occupant load served divided by one hundred sixty five (165). Such width of exits shall
be divided approximately equally among the separate exits. The total exit width required
from any storey of a building shall be determined by using the occupant load of that
storey plus the percentage of the occupant loads of floors which exits through the level
under consideration as follows: 50% of the occupant load in the first adjacent storey
above (and the first adjacent storey below when a storey below exits through the level
under consideration) and 25% of the occupant load in the storey immediately beyond
the first adjacent storey. The maximum exit width from any storey of a building shall be
maintained.
c. Arrangement of Exits. If only two (2) exits are required, they shall be placed
a distance apart to not less than one-fifth (1/5) of the perimeter of the area served
measured in a straight line between exits. Where three (3) or more exits are required,
they shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked, the
others will be available.

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d. Distance to Exits. No point in a building without a sprinkler system shall be
more than 45.00 meters from an exterior exit door, a horizontal exit, exit passageway, or
an enclosed stairway, measured along the line of travel. In a building equipped with a
complete automatic fire extinguishing system, the distance from exits may be increased
to 60.00 meters.
4. Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies. The provisions herein shall apply to every
corridor and exterior exit balcony serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more
than ten (10).
a. Width. Every corridor or exit balcony shall not be less than 1.10 meters in
width.
b. Projections. The required width of corridors and exterior exit balconies shall
be unobstructed. Except, that trim handrails, and doors when fully opened shall not
reduce the required width by more than 200 millimeters. Doors in any position shall not
reduce the required width of the corridor by more than one-half (1/2).
c. Access to Exits. When more than one (1) exit is required, they shall be so
arranged to allow going to either direction from any point in the corridor or exterior exit
balcony to a separate exit, except for dead ends permitted by the Code.

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d. Dead Ends. Corridors and exterior exit balconies with dead ends are
permitted when the dead end does not exceed 6.00 meters in length.
e. Construction. Walls and ceilings of corridors shall not be less than one-hour
fire-resistive construction. Provided, that this requirement shall not apply to exterior exit
balconies, railings, and corridors of one-storey building housing a Group E and F
Occupancy occupied by one (1) tenant only and which serves an occupant load of thirty
(30) or less, nor to corridors, formed by temporary partitions. Exterior exit balconies
shall not project into an area where protected openings are required.
f. Openings. Where corridor wall are required to be one-hour fire-resistive
construction, every interior door opening shall be protected as set forth in generally
recognized and accepted requirements for dual-purpose fire exit doors. Other interior
openings except ventilation louvers equipped with approved automatic fire shutters shall
be 7 millimeters thick fixed wire glass set in steel frames. The total area of all openings
other than doors, in any portion of an interior corridor wall shall not exceed 25% of the
area of the corridor wall of the room being separated from the corridor.
5. Stairways. Except stairs or ladders used only to access equipment, every stairway
serving any building or portion thereof shall conform to the following requirements:

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a. Width. Stairways serving an occupant load of more than fifty (50) shall not be
less than 1.10 meters. Stairways serving an occupant load of fifty (50) or less may be
900 millimeters wide. Private stairways serving an occupant load of less than ten (10)
may be 750 millimeters. Trim and handrails shall not reduce the required width by more
than 100 millimeters.
b. Rise and Run. The rise of every step in a stairway shall not exceed 200
millimeters and the run shall not be less than 250 millimeters. The maximum variations
in the height of risers and the width of treads in any one flight shall be 5 millimeters:
Except, in case of private stairways serving an occupant load of less than ten (10), the
rise may be 200 millimeters and the run may be 250 millimeters, except as provided in
sub-paragraph (c) below.
c. Winding Stairways. In Group A Occupancy and in private stairways in Group
B Occupancies, winders may be used if the required width of run is provided at a point
not more than 300 millimeters from the side of the stairway where the treads are
narrower but in no case shall any width of run be less than 150 millimeters at any point.
d. Circular Stairways. Circular stairs may be used as an exit provided the
minimum width of run is not less than 250 millimeters. All treads in any one flight
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e. Landings. Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the direction of
travel equal to the width of the stairway. Such dimension need not exceed 1.20 meters
when the stairs has a straight run. Landings when provided shall not be reduced in
width by more than 100 millimeters by a door when fully open.
f. Basement Stairways. Where a basement stairway and a stairway to an upper
storey terminate in the same exit enclosure, an approved barrier shall be provided to
prevent persons from continuing on to the basements. Directional exit signs shall be
provided as specified in the Code.
g. Distance Between Landings. There shall be not more than 3.60 meters
vertical distance between landings.
h. Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side and every stairway
required to be more than 3.00 meters in width shall be provided with not less than one
intermediate handrail for each 3.00 meters of required width. Intermediate handrails
shall be spaced approximately equal within the entire width of the stairway. Handrails
shall be placed not less than 800 millimeters nor more than 900 millimeters above the
nosing of treads, and ends of handrails shall be returned or shall terminate in newel
posts or safety terminals: Except, in the following cases: Stairways 1.10 meters or less
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in width and stairways serving one (1) individual dwelling unit in Group A or B
Occupancies may have one handrail, except that such stairway, open on one or both,
sides shall have handrails provided on the open side or sides: or stairways having less
than four (4) risers need not have handrails.
i. Exterior Stairway Protection. All openings in the exterior wall below or within
3.00 meters, measured horizontally, of an exterior exit stairway serving a building over
two storeys in height shall be protected by a self-closing fire assembly having a three-
fourth - hour fire-resistive rating; Except, that openings may be unprotected when two
separated exterior stairways serve an exterior exit balcony.
j. Stairway Construction
i. Stairway Construction - Interior. Interior stairways shall be constructed
as specified in this Code. Where there is enclosed usable space under the stairs
the walls and soffits of the enclosed space shall be protected on the enclosed
side as required for one-hour fire resistive construction.
ii. Stairway Construction - Exterior. Exterior stairways shall be of
incombustible material: Except, that on Type III buildings which do not exceed
two storeys in height, which are located in less fire-restrictive Fire Zones, as well
as on Type I buildings which may be of wood not less than 50 millimeters in
nominal thickness. Exterior stairs shall be protected as required for exterior walls
due to location on property as specified in the Code. Exterior stairways shall not
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project into an area where openings are required to be protected. Where there is
enclosed usable space under stairs, the walls and soffits of the enclosed space
shall be protected on the enclosed side as required for one-hour fire-resistive
construction.
k. Stairway to Roof. In every building four (4) or more storeys in height,
one (1) stairway shall extend to the roof unless the roof has a slope greater than
1 in 3.
l. Headroom. Every required stairway shall have a headroom clearance of
not less than 2.00 meters. Such clearance shall be established by measuring
vertically from a plane parallel and tangent to the stairway tread nosing to the
soffit above all points.
Other References:
 BP 344
 RA 9154

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CHAPTER 4
Project Components
This chapter will discuss the shopping mall components for the current and future
designers and researchers conducting the same study to be aware of what a shopping
mall constitutes. Studying the parts of the shopping mall will play a vital role for the
researchers and designers to derive a design without compromising the other functions
of the mall. Moreover, a deep understanding of the principles of the shopping centers
will make the design encouraging, relaxing, and, most importantly, functional.
According to (Agrawal, n.d.), Entering malls as well as taking leisurely strolls
through and around them is one of the newer trends in contemporary life. One of the
best ways to relax is to stroll through shopping centers. The amenities found in malls
can change unfavorable thoughts into favorable ones and uninteresting persons into
interesting ones. The simplest and most calming activity until you're stressed out can be
going to the mall.

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(Agrawal, n.d.) added that people let their cares go while having fun and buying
on sale in malls. In a mall, there are many different things. After shopping and dining,
one can play in arcades, watch movies, eat the best food, and wander around the
stores. In addition to traditional means of shopping and leisure, the most up-to-date
shopping malls of today include information kiosks, laundry facilities, public restrooms,
present wrapping services, tour and travel booking counters, and supervised daycare.
These visitor-accessible streets effectively make up a mall's many sections.
(Agrawal, n.d.) have listed the fundamental components of the malls, and according to
him, these are:
1. Food Courts
2. Department Stores
3. Stand Alone stores
Food Courts: But a food court, which is a grouping of various eateries, is one of the
most well-liked elements of a shopping center. Visitors to malls can find a variety of
restaurants in a food court, from regional franchises to international chains. In an usual
food court, establishments run next to one another, with such a centralized cafeteria
that serve patrons (Agrawal, n.d.).

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(Agrawal, n.d.) stated that the three main methods for running food courts are (a)
close to sizable "anchor businesses," (b) close to a position favorable for truck
distribution, and (c) dedicating a different level or a bigger portion of an area to diners.
The eatery gives guests the chance to taste a variety of meals, even though many
shopping centers feature full-service concept fast food places.
2. Department Stores: A department store is a sizable retail business which provides a
broad and wide selection but it divided into distinct departments for the purposes of
marketing, displaying and promoting products, providing customer service, and
maintaining control. Every department employs its sales, accounting, packaging, and
uniformed officers and provides distinctive products. This style of format is well-liked
and widely used throughout the world, not just in India (Agrawal, n.d.).
According to him, a department store must typically meet the following criteria to
be called one:
1. It must employ minimum 50 people as store staff.
2. Most selling goods relate to FMCG and daily used items.
3. It should have proper balance between home furniture, consumer electronics,
apparel and food.

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4. All the departments should generate balance contribution towards sales. For
instance, not more than 80% of annual sales can come from single product line
3. Stand Alone Store: As stated by (Agrawal, n.d.),In a typical shopping center or mall,
the majority of the space is covered by satellite buildings that will be built within the
same parcel of property or on one that is next to it. They house independent stores that
could or could not be legally linked to the communal spaces.
While according to (Sunga, 2020-2021) the components of the mall are:
I. Administration – It speaks of the individuals who make up the team responsible for
developing and enforcing standards and policies, or people in authority positions that
a significant job.
 Accounting and Finance Office- is the department where the employees
that deal with money works, and it controls how much money comes in and what
happens financially (Sunga, 2020-2021)
 Archive Room – seems to be the space where all the data and papers are kept
(Sunga, 2020-2021).

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 Building Administration Office – seems to be the department in charge of
being in the control of maintenance to guarantee regular maintenance
includes facilities, utilities, and equipment of the mall, including
ln accordance with the company's standards for sanitation, security, and
properness (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Common Toilet – is a restroom that the personnel can use at any time (Sunga,
2020-2021).
 Conference Room – is the space in the room large enough to hold a
a predetermined number of individuals for company meetings and
forums (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 General Manager’s Office -is the department responsible for running lucrative
mall activities in line with the management's goals for revenue (Sunga, 2020-
2021).
 Human Resources Office-is the department in charge of the hiring, terminating,
and adhering to local, state, and federal tax regulations (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Leasing Office- is the primary agency for, among other things, collecting rent
from properties they own and paying rent for properties they lease (Sunga, 2020-
2021).

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 Marketing and Advertisement Manager’s Office- is the workplace of the
employees responsible for business promotion and product or service sales. It
offers the necessary research to help you pinpoint your target market and other
groups (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Security Office- is a department that handles money difficulties and seems to
have knowledge on financial revenues and results (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Treasury Office- is a department with a focus on finances which has
responsibility for financial input and output (Sunga, 2020-2021).
I. Building Management- It describes the person who coordinates an organization's
operational workplace with its workforce and includes all tasks necessary to keep a
complicated running (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 AHU Room – is a space where the air conditioning unit is kept (Sunga, 2020-
2021).
 Electrical Room – a chamber or area of a structure that is designated to
the mechanical apparatus(Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Engineering Office – is the office for the resident engineer or
building administrator (Sunga, 2020-2021).

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 Generator Room – is a space for generator set. Security Office – is a room
or headquarters for the security personnel and guards (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Staff Lounge – is a space for relaxation of staff (Sunga, 2020-2021).
III. Anchors – It alludes to regulated business and leisure venues
or run in collaboration through the mall management or leased either by mall (Sunga,
2020-2021).
 Bowling Center- is a place in which the bowling game is practiced (Sunga,
2020-2021).
 Department Store- is indeed a store that sells a variety of consumer items
organized into various departments, or product lines(Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Entertainment Event Area- implies a plot of land designated at a big sports
game to serve as just an event area for such a event's functions (Sunga, 2020-
2021) (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Fitness First- is the world's leading private group of health clubs. It provides
everyone with the chance to enhance their quality of life (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Food Court- is a location wherein fast food restaurants, tables, and chairs can
be found, usually in a malls (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Time Zone- is the premier enjoyable families interaction indoor entertainment
center that provides cutting-edge appealing and well-liked interactive games in a
secure, welcoming, well-lit, and joyful setting (Sunga, 2020-2021).

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IV. Major Tenants – profitable for rentals
General Retail Stores.
 Bookstore – is a storefront where books, office supplies, and other
school equipment (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Clothing Line – would be a compilation of various outfits and appearances
a designer or group of creatives who produced it (Sunga, 2020-2021)..
 Drugstore – is a retail store that is the main product of
medications, along with first aid and other similar products (Sunga, 2020-2021)..
 Flower Shop – is place wherein flowers and decorative plants are sold
and delivered (Sunga, 2020-2021)..
 Food Stalls and Restaurant – refer to locations that serve a
In the province of Quezon, there are numerous food options (Sunga, 2020-
2021)..
 Furniture Store – would be a retailer of furnishings and interior design products.
Décor was bought and sold (Sunga, 2020-2021)..

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Financial Institutions Services
 Banks ATM - is an acronym for Automated Teller Machine.
customized computer that facilitates managing a
funds held in a bank (Sunga, 2020-2021)..
 Foreign Exchange - is a company with the authorization to
convert different currencies for its clients (Sunga, 2020-2021)..
 Insurance – aids in safeguarding the business from debt
Losing (Sunga, 2020-2021)..
 Money Lending - is a store or company that provides lending for
People bring priceless stuff along and deposit them to the
pawn shop owner (Sunga, 2020-2021).

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V. Service Area
 Delivery Area – is a place where individuals pass along and park and
engage with a structure with the kinds of stuff they need to deliver (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Garbage Room – meant for managing waste disposal
within the mall (Sunga, 2020-2021).
 Maintenance Crew Area – would be a location for the maintenance team (Sunga,
2020-2021).
 Storage Room – would be a space where equipment as well as other items is kept.
Apparatus was kept (Sunga, 2020-2021).
VI. Public Circulation Area
VII. Tenants Space
VIII. Activity Center/Exhibition Area
IX. Public Toilets
Finally, the researcher and the designer have identified the mall components,
and by this, the current researcher and designer will be able to proceed with the next
stage, which is designing. Future researchers and designers who are studying the same
topic as this will enlighten their minds about what a mall constitutes and what are the
purposes and functions of each space and other components.

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CHAPTER 5
Design Narratives
Design Concept with diagram
The design concept for the regional shopping center would be integrating green
and communal within and along the shopping center to reinvigorate the consumers
while shopping. The idea of this proposal is to give a better experience for the shoppers
together with their peers, family, and loved ones. Moreover, providing sufficient parking
slots, and public and service circulation will be one of the concepts that will be focused
on because it will be a vital component of the efficient and effective shopping center.
The designer aims to make the design interconnected with nature with the people
because, according to (delgran, n.d), being in an environment with greens or even just
watching natural scenery enhances the way you feel less stressed, angry, or afraid. In
addition, being in nature improves your mood, as well as benefits your wellness by
relaxing the blood vessels, heart rate, muscular tension, and stress hormone
production. According to specialists like the public health researchers Stamatakis and
Mitchell, it might even lower mortality.

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(delgran, n.d) added that a single plant in a room can significantly reduce tension and
anxiety, according to research conducted in hospitals, companies, and schools. In
addition, the designer will also incorporate the culture of Pampanga to showcase the
beauty of Pampanga and make the Shopping Complex into a Landmark.
The Form concept is inspired by the Mitosis process. See the picture below to
visualize it better: The open spaces will be divided into communal spaces, parking , and
terminal utilities for the circulation and resting of vehicles.
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Design Consideration
The design considerations that will be focused on by the designer are the following:
1. Circulation- Providing adequate circulation will make shopping malls effective
and efficient.
2. PWD- Providing PWD-friendly accesses will create inclusions for people with
disability and share the experience that people normally do.
3. Communal Spaces- Integrating communal spaces will help the building to be
interactive and enjoyable for the people because they can bond and connect.
4. Parking and Terminal Spaces- Providing parking and terminal spaces will play
a vital role in the flow of the consumers where they can park or ride.
5. Building Sustainability- Integrating an innovative approach to making the
building sustainable will help the building less impactful to the environment.
6. Security- Providing CCTV cameras all around the mall and also, housing
security personnel will help the building become safer for the consumers.
7. Site Analysis- Studying the site thoroughly will lead to a better design approach.

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Design Philosophy
Green architecture is the result of advanced environmental design strategies that
go beyond "green building."

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A Regional Community Shopping Complex

Arvin Joseph I. Pizarra

Eulogio ―Amang‖ Institute of Science and Technology

Ar.Gerald Allan P. Adane

Figure 1.0: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center ............................................... 4

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Figure 2.2: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall Section .................................................... 11

Table VII.1. Schedule of Principal, Accessory and Conditional Use/Occupancy of

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Review of Related Literatures

1.1 Foreign Researches

Figure 1.0: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center

According to Giermann (2021),for their "Wooden Orchids" entry in the

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In response to their programming, the cells themselves use additive and

pedestrian walkways establishes an internal connectivity system while preserving the

Figure 1.1: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center Floor Plans

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Figure 1.2: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center Elevations

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Figure 1.3: Wooden Orchid: Green Shopping Center Floor Sections

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Figure 2.0: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall

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Figure 2.1: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall Escalator Perspective

Figure 2.2: Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall Section

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Figure 3.0: OMA to Create a New Retail Experience in Melbourne's Countryside

In Melbourne, Australia, OMA is creating a 10,000 square meter shopping mall

As mentioned by Harrouk (2020), the Wollert Neighborhood Center was

Harrouk (2020) further discussed that a shaded courtyard and an amphitheater

Harrouk (2020) added that while providing "clearly-defined routes connected to

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1.1.0 Local Researches

Figure 1.1.1: SM Aurora Premier

(SM Aura Premier, n.d.)

construction, created by the Miami-based architectural company Arquitectonica, will

primary vehicle drop-off is located on the western side.

systems, and two Director's Club Theaters.

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Premier. Following SM Mall of Asia, it is the second Director's Club Cinema

Due to unexplained circumstances, the IMAX theater temporarily operated as a

"Large Screen Format" in January 2022 (with movies presented in non-IMAX

DMR versions). On May 4, 2022, in conjunction with the premiere of Doctor

Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the IMAX cinema resumed regular

operations with IMAX DMR releases.

 Samsung Hall, a 1,000-seat performance venue inside SM Aura Premier, has

hosted numerous international performers like Sungha Jung, Mayday Parade,

 The shopping center is connected to a 29-story office building with a 40,424

space, is located in the SM Aura Office Tower, which was constructed in

accordance with international green building standards. As part of Bonifacio Civic

Security System, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Fund (Home Development Mutua).

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Figure 2.1.0: Glorietta Mall

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Commercial Center complex, inaugurated in the 1960s, was composed of theaters

Bricktown). Ildefonso P. Santos Jr., a National Makati Commercial Center, formerly

reflect the change.