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A FILIPINO’S ESCAPE”

A PROPOSED LOW STOREY COMMERCIAL COMPLEX

A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of

College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts

Batangas State University

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

Of Architectural Design 5: Space Planning 2

For the Degree in Bachelor of Science in Architecture

BY:

Group 2

Anis, Dhon Joshua M.

Arcangel, Louisa Adelheid D.

Bautista, Kristian Erick B.

Calales, Tim Oliver D.

ARC - 3105

2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGE

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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

The growing population of shopping centers and malls rising from one place to another provide a huge influence to the social life and economic stability of an area. These commercial establishments are not only providing its people a place to shop but also a center of entertainment as it houses various activities for them to have fun and spend their time. These commercial establishments house jobs, shops and attractive features that captivate the people’s attention.

The history of shopping centers or collection of retailers dated way back the ancient times along with the Middle Eastern covered markets and showed how long it has been a part of people’s life. From the collection of retailers in one area, the idea of these shopping centers grows and branches to different types based on their sizes and what they offer.

Although these shopping centers started as a tool to fill the gap created by a demand for people's convenience and efficient distribution of goods to a fast growing population, it grows to a center that offers a variety of choices for their consumer. It varies from the displays of items for their fashion needs, electric appliances, gifts, etc. It also evolves from small to enormous shopping malls with multipurpose stores, cinemas, restaurants as well as parks. The shopping mall which was initially created as a destination community center where people could

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come together to shop and interact socially has evolved and affects an area economically.

The Philippines is a great example of a country that profits with these commercial establishments along with the fact that it houses some of the largest malls in the world. The Philippine retail property sector has evolved over the years from the basic walled-in structure lined with shops along its corridors to open lifestyle-centered or free-standing shops within a single complex. If a shopping mall or any huge commercial establishments is built within their vicinity, Filipino people perceive this as an indication of their growing progress in their respective cities.

Despite the fact that these commercial establishments give off positive impact for the progress of an area, the pollution, traffic congestion, overcrowding and not so user and eco-friendly structures create negative effects to the environment and its people. Some of the mentioned consequences reflect society's health and if neglected, can lead to problems that give huge impact to every variable, even the gain of the economy. Take note also that even with recognition of how our country owns some of the largest malls in the world, insufficient consideration of the surroundings and people’s comfort outside is one of the negative aspects of these establishments.

In addition, the country’s capital city, Manila, has been the hub of Philippine business and industry. Most of the biggest and grandeur shopping centers are expectedly located in the region. CALABARZON or Region 4-A, is also a rising