Mall Architecture

Presented By:
Anurag Dua A0101906052
Bharat Bhatia A0101906070
Kanika Chandhoke A0101906131
Sonali Nirwal A0101906307
Sugandha Mukerjei A0101906311
Suchi Sidhar A0101906298
Mall Architecture:
Mall architecture is the art of designing a
mall and its related structures.
Architectural design is primarily driven by
the creative manipulation of mass, space,
volume, texture, light, shadow, materials,
program, and pragmatic elements such as
cost, construction and technology, in order
to achieve an end which is aesthetic,
functional and often artistic.
Purpose of Mall Architecture
Optimum utilization of available space.
Good store environment (Ambience &
overall looks).
Get customer into the mall (Footfall).
Good ticket size.
To improve Mall Image (Mall image is the
overall perception the consumer has of the
store’s environment.
Elements of Mall Architecture

Elements
Store Planning
A schema that shows where the customer
service department are located and how
customer circulate through the store and how
much space is dedicated to each department.
Purpose:
a) Better allocation of space.
b) Proper circulation of crowd.
c) Shrinkage prevention
Types of Mall Architecture
1. Free Flow Layout
Example of Free Flow Design:
2. Grid Layout
Circulation Loop Layout:
Most Common Type.
Example: CSM, Idiom Mall
Loop-in-loop layout:
Example: Shipra Mall
3. Green Architecture

Use of transparent or
semi-opaque glass or
fibre glass in roofing
so as to provide
natural light and save
the lighting cost at
day time.
Upcoming Trends: Kiosks
Convenient
Requires less
space.
Easy to operate.
Factors affecting Mall Architecture

Façade: Mallfront designing.

Atrium/Arcade: Interior designing.
Lighting design.
Sound related aspects.
Odour related aspects.
Thank You………