ARCHITECTURAL

DESIGN 4

STRIP MALL
( D E S I G N 0 4, P L A T E 0 2 )
( RESEARCH )

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Submitted by:
Pradilla, Mark John A.
BS Architecture

Submitted to:
ARCH. EDEN SANTOS
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4– INSTRUCTOR
 Table of Contents

STRIP MALL P.1-4

-TYPES OF STRIP MALL P.2
TYPICAL AREA SIZE OF STRIP MALL AND ORIGIN P.3
WHAT MAKES A STRIP MALL? P.4

BUILDING LAWS RELATED TO THE DESIGN P.5-8

RA 9266 P.5

BP 344 P.5

PD 1185: Fire Code of the Philippines P.6

Sec. 801 of PD 1096 (NBCP) and under Article 670 of RA386 P.7-8

ABOUT THE DESIGN

P.9-12

Biommetric/Biomimicry Architecture P.9

Parametric Architecture P.10

The Design P.11-12

References P.13-14
 STRIP MALL

A strip mall is a collection of many stores housed in the same building and sharing a
parking lot. They frequently contain pharmacies, small grocery stores, quick food
restaurants, and smaller independent cafés. The structure is usually positioned at a
major junction in a town or city and is best accessed by automobile. Due to the high
volume of traffic, bicycling or walking to a strip mall may be difficult.

Strip malls differ from larger shopping centers in that they often include fewer retail
enterprises and are open constructions as opposed to enclosed ones. While being
lauded for their convenience, early ones were typically seen as eyesores. The early
incarnations were frequently just a collection of buildings with uneven architecture,
making them unsightly. A strip mall is more likely to have homogenous architecture,
which means that all of the buildings share a common concept or resemble one
another, making them more visually appealing. This is because of the growth of big-
box shops.

A power center, another type of strip mall or mini-mall, houses a "big box" retailer
such as Kmart, Wal-Mart, or Target. Other storefronts may include fast food or chain
restaurants, grocery stores, bookstores, pet supply stores, electronics stores, and a
variety of other retail establishments. The power center, like its smaller cousin, is
generally located in a crowded place near a major road or crossing, making it difficult
to reach on foot.

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TYPES OF STRIP MALL

Mini Mall
The smaller variant serves a smaller
residential area and is more
common, often seen at major traffic
junctions in residential districts.
Almost every American metropolis
and Canadian municipality has this
type of service-oriented strip mall
or plaza. A grocery store, hair salon,
dry cleaner, laundromat, small restaurant, discount stores, variety stores, and
similar establishments such as a general store, toy store, pet store, jewelry store,
mattress store, convenience store, thrift shop, or pawn shop may be included.
Pharmacy sites used to be adjacent to grocery stores, but now they are either
standalone or integrated into the anchor tenant (such as Walmart or Target).

Big box center/power center

The second sort of strip mall seen in
the United States is often
supported on one end by a big box
retailer such as Walmart, Kohl's, or
Target, and/or on the other by a
large supermarket such as Kroger,
Publix, or Winn-Dixie. They are fre-
quently referred to as "power centers" in the real estate development sector
because of their potential to attract and service residents from a greater
demographic region. Boutiques, dollar stores, home improvement stores, electronics
stores, and bookstores are all examples of retailers. There are frequently fewer of
these types of strip malls in a city as compared to the smaller kinds. Businesses vary
from center to center, ranging from three or four large shops to a dozen or more.

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TYPICAL AREA SIZE OF STRIP MALL AND ORIGIN

Strip malls and retail parks often range in size from 5,000 square feet (460 m2) to
more than 100,000 square feet (9,300 m2). Foot also corresponds to the definition
of a local commercial mall (30,000-125,000 square feet (2,800-11,600 m2).

A strip mall, is a common type of retail complex in North America, establishments

are arranged one after another along a walkway. The majority of the time, a strip mall
is built as a single unit with a large parking lot in front. Several of them face major
thoroughfares and frequently have little to no pedestrian access to the neighboring
towns. Smaller strip malls are referred to as mini-malls, while larger ones are
referred to as power centers or big box centers. In the United States, there were
65,840 strip malls, according to a 2013 New York Times story. Despite the
continuous retail calamity that started about 2010, investments and the number of
people visiting strip malls continued to rise, according to a 2020 Wall Street Journal
analysis.

In the UK and Ireland, strip malls are referred to as retail parks or retail outlets. They
are often located on the edges of most towns and cities and serve as an alternative
to the High Street in the UK or the Main Street in Ireland. Retail parks have become
more popular than the High Street, which is frequently pedestrianized, due to the
rising use of vehicles and the accessibility of parking adjacent to the businesses.

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WHAT MAKES A STRIP MALL?
Smaller retail centers are able to provide a niche market for tenants who may be
Internet-resistant or just service-oriented, unlike bigger shopping malls which are
struggling to compete with e-commerce. These two characteristics account for
customers' continued demand for brick-and-mortar stores and strip malls.

Depending on available space, a mix of the following tenants makes up the optimal
strip mall tenant mix:

- Salons for hair and nails, day spas, and barbershops

- Restaurants (it's more about informal and economical eating than it is about
fast food)
- Exercise (yoga class, circuit training)
- Service (dry cleaners, smartphone shops, and an increasing trend in smaller
retail complexes is the availability of medical and dental services)
- Entertainment (such as an indoor playground for kids)
- A mix of sophisticated and budget-friendly retailers
Never be afraid to be flexible and inventive when it comes to rental agreements. A
graded price structure, early occupancy, tenant improvement allowances, and free
or discounted rent may be offered to attract a strong renter. It's critical to
determine what benefits both the owner and the tenant the most. The particulars
are everything. It is possible to keep present tenants satisfied and influence the
choice of a new tenant or one migrating from another strip mall by paying attention
to landscaping, trash, signage, parking lot maintenance, night lighting, and other
aesthetics. Potential renters will undoubtedly chat with the existing tenants. An
owner may gain a lot from a content renter.

It's crucial to comprehend what small-shopping-center tenants need when deciding

on the ideal blend for a strip mall. Even if some of these companies could be
franchises, it's likely that the majority will be privately held. As a result, they are
quite interested in having high visibility, enough parking, and easy access for
potential consumers to find them.

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 BUILDING LAWS RELATED TO THE DESIGN
RA 9266
The "Architecture Act of 2004" (Republic Act No. 9266), which was passed, was a
much-welcomed advancement for the discipline of architecture. Republic Act No.
9266, often known as the Architecture Act of 2004, is an important piece of
legislation that aims to protect the country's architectural profession. According to
the law, only licensed professionals may provide architectural services. Upon
payment of the necessary fees and dues, an architect who has been properly
registered with the Board will immediately be admitted as a member of the
integrated and accredited professional organization of architects and will be eligible
to obtain the advantages and privileges outlined in this Act.

The relevance of architects in nation building and growth is recognized by the state.
As a result, it shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive, and well-
rounded professional architects with excellent, qualitative, world-class, and globally
competitive standards of practice and service through inviolable, honest, effective,
and credible licensure examinations, as well as regulatory measures, programs, and
activities that foster their professional growth and development.

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, No license or permit is required for the construction, repair, or renovation
of public and private buildings for public use in order to promote the realization of
disabled people's rights to fully participate in social life and the development of the
societies in which they live, as well as the enjoyment of the opportunities available
to other citizens. Educational institutions, airports, sports and recreation centers
and complexes, shopping centers or establishments, public parking places, work-
places, and public utilities shall not be granted or issued unless the owner or
operator thereof installs and incorporates in such building, establishment,
institution, or public utility such architectural facilities or structural features as shall
reasonably enhance the mobility of disabled persons, such as sidewalks, ramps,
railings, and other similar features.

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If possible, all existing buildings, institutions, establishments, or public utilities to be
constructed or established for which licenses or permits have already been issued
may comply with the requirements of this law: provided, however, that in the case of
government buildings, streets, and highways, the Ministry of Public Works and
Highways shall ensure that architectural facilities or structural features for disabled
persons are provided. The owner or operator of any of the foregoing institutions,
buildings, or establishments, or public utilities, should reserve adequate and
acceptable space for the use of handicapped individuals.

PD 1185: Fire Code of the Philippines

The Civil Code of the Philippines requires that any building or structure that has
been judged a firetrap or that presents a clear and present fire threat to nearby
businesses and habitations be classified as a public nuisance. via the prevention and
management of all forms of destructive fires, to advance safety, economic
prosperity, and the professionalization of the fire service as a profession. A fire code
is a set of principles developed and enforced by a government entity for the aim of
fire prevention and safety. Fire codes might be extensive, and not all of them will
apply to your company. The Civil Code of the Philippines defines a public nuisance
as any building or structure that is designated as a firetrap or creating an obvious
and present fire hazard for nearby businesses and residences. The owner,
administrator, or occupant of the building or structure must remove the hazard
within thirty (30) days, or within sixty (60) days, if the assessed value of the building
or structure is more than twenty thousand (P20,000.00); otherwise, the Director
General or his duly authorized representative shall immediately cause the building
or structure's summation.

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 MINIMUM SETBACKS FOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

According to the National Building Code, the setback is the distance in linear feet
between a property line and a building's most prominent exterior face. Unlike the
yard, which must be the minimum amount of open space on a property.

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A minimum front setback of 10 feet is required for nonresidential and mixed use
buildings. B. Each side yard setback shall be a minimum of six feet, except that on
corner lots, the side yard on the street side shall be a minimum of 15 feet.

The setback specifications shown in Table VIII.3. Above refers to recently

constructed thoroughfares. For densely populated metropolitan areas with legally
fixed lines and grades reflecting any proposed road widening and elevation within,
Table VIII.3's criteria apply. If all the criteria for open space, window opening,
artificial ventilation, if any, and firewalls (Rule VII) are first completely met with, the
restrictions listed above may not be applied and the building's face may abut on the
side and/or rear property lines.

For one (1) or two (2) storey structures, each court must have a minimum width of
2.00 meters. Although this can be reduced to not less than 1.50 meters in cluster
living units like quadruplexes, rowhouses, and the like, with adjacent courts with an
area of not less than 3.00 sq. meters. With the additional caveat that any separation
walls or fences must not be taller than 2 meters. The requirement that a lot's court
have a minimum width of not less than what is needed in Table VIII.3 may not apply
to irregularly shaped lots such as triangle lots and the like, whose courts may
similarly be triangular in shape.

The minimum width of the rear or side court for structures taller than two (2) stories
must be extended by 300 millimeters up to the fourteenth (14th) story (Figure
VIII.20, which illustrates gradual setbacks). The requisite width of the court must be
calculated using fourteen (14) storeys for structures taller than fourteen (14) stories.

If uncovered driveways, access roads, and parking spaces are open and
unencumbered from the ground up, as in courts and yards, they may be regarded as
a component of the open space.

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 ABOUT THE DESIGN

Biommetric/Biomimicry Architecture
The Designer came up with the Idea of Designing and creating a Strip Mall based on
biologically inspired elements and procedures known as biomimicry. The goal of
biomimetic architecture is to adapt nature's intricate systems to human dwellings.
One of the most adaptable and environmentally focused types of architecture has
been developed since the word "biomimicry" was first used in the early 1980s.

Biomimetic architecture is a broad topic that aims to understand and mimic nature
at three different scales: the individual organism, its behavior, and the ecosystem as
a whole. A building's internal structure may be where the biomimicry is occurring,
even though its outside may not appear to be influenced by nature.The application
of biomimicry may enhance the built environment through site design, building, and
operations, as well as minimize the negative environmental consequences of various
ways for reducing carbon emissions, garbage, and other things. A range of
information and concepts are accessible to help generate alternative architectural
design solutions that are also more sustainable. n engineering and architecture,
biomimicry suggests that planning buildings and products to replicate or co-pick is a
natural process. Organisms have evolved to adapt to certain surroundings, which
offers designers with lessons in resource management. The spiral process is one of
the most powerful features of the biomimicry design spiral.

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The spiral in the biomimicry design drives outward, much as spirals in nature
develop outward. Starting in the middle of the spiral, each 'lap' around the spiral is
small and rapid. A series of quick laps at the start of a design process allows you to
quickly explore a wide range of potential options and opportunities, uncover
underlying assumptions, generate and quickly sift through a large number of wildly
creative ideas, and see what begins to emerge before committing to a specific
solution pathway. This technique shortens the time necessary to achieve radical
sustainable innovation.

Parametric Architecture

The Designer had the notion to employ Parametric Design or Parametricism in the
Strip Mall, as well as the various definitions related to the spread of these designs in
the twenty-first century. We will explicitly analyze the probable links between these
designs and health, as well as investigate what these connections may be in relation
to the theme of Architectural Medicine. While Parametric Architecture or Parametric
Design is not new, there has been a significant surge in architectural designs of this
design style throughout the world in the last twenty years. Shapes and patterns with
a curving character, frequently resembling a parabola or other flowing forms in the
shape of arcs, are the simplest definition of parametric design. These shapes can
take the shape of flowing curves across the whole structure, or they can take the
form of arches at entryways. These designs are well-exemplified by the TWA Building
and Yale's Ingalls Rink, both by Eero Saarinen. Other notable examples of similar
designs are Antoni Gaudi's creations and Frank Gehry's modern Guggenheim in
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Parametric design is a powerful technique that provides solutions to difficulties with
sight, substance, and structure. Even if architects continue to use the conventional
"functional" design technique, parametric design will give an overall aesthetic and
structural standpoint. As a result, the beauty of the design cannot be separated
from its usefulness. The usage of such technology by architects is becoming
increasingly important on a global scale as a result of their enhanced capacity to
create spectacular structures. With its game-changing capabilities, metric
architectural concepts undoubtedly herald the beginning of a magnificent future.

The Design

The Architect/Designer of the Strip Mall adopt and developed the notion of fungal or
Mushroom, fungus, plural fungi via the application of biometric and parametric
architecture. The kingdom Fungi has over 144,000 recognized species of creatures,
which include yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. There are
numerous funguslike species, such as slime molds and oomycetes (water molds),
that do not belong to the kingdom Fungi but are commonly referred to as fungi; it
also represents metamorphosis, good health, and fertility. For a long time, people
have used mushrooms for hallucinogenic experiences, shaman ceremonies, and
other purposes. The mushroom slab structure comprises of a beamless reinforced
concrete floor and roof supported by columns with widely flared heads that have
horizontal reinforcing rings to support the floor slab and roof. The Designer also
want to maximize the space Due to the restless nature of the CBD, proper
landscaping and scenic walkways will be incorporated to attract pedestrians/people
and customers. Also, proper vehicular circulation will be provided on the parking
areas to achieve the maximum efficiency of parking slots
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 HIRAYA
MANAWARI
hiraya manawari is the title of the strip mall, an ancient tagalog that figuratively
means 'reach your dreams '. hiraya is a deeper form of Sana, Means Hopefully While
Manawari is matupad/mangyari or to happen, just like what mushroom/fungi
symbolize in life. They symbolize transformation, good health, and fertility. People
have been using mushrooms for psychedelic experiences, shaman rituals, etc. So
Through the use of biometric and parametric architecture, the strip mall Aims to
provide a sufficient need of the people of not only in pasig city, but to the other
cities and municipalities in order to give them the hope, courage and faith to face
their daily lives, also to give them a comfort place that will make them feel alive
through the use of architecture.

the goal of the project is to To use nature's mimicry with a blend of parametric
design to provide and create a nature and human freindly strip mall . Aims to
provide a sufficient need of the people of not only in pasig city, but to the other
cities and municipalities. Through efficient planning and designing considerations.
and to make the most of the available space Due to the CBD's restless character
Proper landscaping and picturesque paths to attract pedestrians/people and
consumers. To maximize the effectiveness of parking slots, suitable vehicular
circulation will be provided on the parking grounds.

Conclusion:
The strip mall is inspired on a mushroom or fungi species, the structure of it's
especially at the front and rear side determine and justify the mushroom shape,
together with the use of parametric and biommetric architecture.

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