Date of Award
2021
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/32881
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Rights
NDSU policy 190.6.2
URI
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Abstract
Shopping malls were originally designed to give people the opportunity to socialize and shop within the same environment. The shopping mall concept is extremely important within the urban spacial system, as it connects both leisure activities and commercial businesses into one environment for pedestrians to enjoy. Retail consumers and visitors are able to fulfill their need for visual stimulation from their surrounding environment as well as the ability to enjoy various relaxing activities in this area. The concept of the retail experience was to bring people together and provide many opportunities for social exchange in one setting. How will this spatial organization change after a pandemic that requires social distancing? What factors will need to be considered to design a safe environment during and after a pandemic? A look into these questions will occur throughout the semester by researching case studies that provide a background to how malls are oriented to attract potential shoppers, as well as researching the current pandemic and what safety precautions can be made to new designs to support a safe shopping experience.
Recommended Citation
Matejcek, Karlie, "Post Pandemic Shopping" (2021). Architecture Theses. 274.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/274