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COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES
FIGURE 54: BUILDING 12 (SOURCEARCHDAILY)
Commercial architecture caters to larger areas such as shopping centers, office spaces, retail stores, etc. which occupies a sizeable area. These large-scale structures are often found in urban areas with a high demand for retail and office spaces. Thus, a fluid and dynamic form would attract users towards the shopping areas, creating a hustling bustling space. The cafes and storefronts on the ground floor activate the streets by introducing activities that always ensure constant flow of people. When a function within the structure extends onto the area surrounding the structure, users get engaged in the journey of experiences that the varied user groups create. Eating, relaxing, waiting, etc. adds a human value to the structure. This animation of the ground floor ensures constant eyes on the streets which makes the users feel more secure. As large crowds fill the structure at certain periods of the day, the requirement to cater to the vehicular traffic increases immensely. Multiple pedestrians and cars enter and exit the commercial premise at a given time, which causes traffic and inconvenience to its users. Large areas for drop-off and pick-up points provided near the assembly areas prevent stagnation of horizontal movement. Double storey assembly areas create an illusion of spaciousness and luxury which acts as a key selling factor for the office spaces.
