ARCH 3510
Project 2 – Commercial
Post 2.1: Precedent Study of Commercial space
You will chose a store near our site…..
- Draw a diagram of the space – showing entrance, displays, approach (sidewalk) cashier, changing rooms, bathrooms….
- Draw an exterior elevation of the space
- Show photographs of the space – (will need to ask permission to photograph inside)
- Answer the following:
What does your store sell?
Where is it located – busy street, corner, infill, who are the neighbors?
What materials are used? Flooring, walls, ceiling, displays,
What colors?
Lighting? General, decorative? (draw or photograph)
How do they display their items?
What materials are used on the storefront?
How is the store name displayed?
What is the logo? Does it have one? Colors/materials?
What would you change to this store in regards to design?
What works best in their design?
This is due next class.
List of possible stores:
Shake Shack/Starbucks/Yaso Tangbao/Buffalo Boss/Hill Country Chicken/Juice shop/Kabob shop/Addidas store / House of Hoops
Or a store that is similar to one you would find along an urban pedestrian mall.
