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Routledge
472 Pages
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Routledge
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Shopping centers have become the most common of shopping environments and have influenced the make-up of cities around the world. However, in recent years, the enclosed "mall" has evolved and diversified with new types of retail environments that were developed to better suit their locale and meet public expectation. This design guide has over 600 illustrations that present the core values and... Read more
Part I : The Development and Nature of Shopping Environments; The Big Issues; Historical Evolution of Places for Shopping; Part II : The Contemporary Types of Shopping Centre; Overview; Out of Town Suburban Shopping; Town Centre Shopping; Emerging Types of Shopping; Part III : The Design Guides; What Makes a Successful Shopping Centre; Initiating the Project - The Fundamental Issues; Types of Accommodation; Front of House Areas - The Public Spaces; The Elements and Features of Public Spaces; Back of House Areas and Installations; Economic and Commercial Considerations; Future Places for Shopping; Bibliography
Biography
Peter Coleman
“What distinguishes this book is its depth and historical sweep, instructive detail and lavish illustrations, topicality and abundance of case studies. The author, an architect and urban designer, writes with the authority and clarity of a professional who has to explain how things work to politicians and the public.”
— Building, October/November 2006
