Commercial Area Design Approach

commercial area in Baseco consists of the market building surrounded by informal housing and hiding behind is untouched green space. We want to improve safety perception in our commercial spaces and we borrowed jane jacob's eye on the street concept to achieve a sense of accountability within the users by exposing them to each other even in just tiny glimpses.

the in-between

commercial intervention

The commercial area in BASECO is disorganized, vulnerable to crime, and dilapidated due to the presence of shanty houses and market pollution.

The proposal, ‘in-between,’ wishes to make the borders between recreation and commercial space ambiguous by plugging in pocket greenery and lively activities to combat monotonous work environment. The ‘in-between’ spaces increases visibility and more “eye on the street” will help increase accountability and reduce crimes.