To mitigate the effects of the environment, shops extend over pedestrian areas to create covered walkways.
This design pattern focuses on creating arcades along the street. The ground floor is primarily focused on merchant spaces while the upper floor which extends over the pedestrian walkway. In some cases, the street side of the arcade is a small merchant space which is enclosed on the street side.
Outdoor eating areas are open to sidewalks.
The design pattern of outdoor eating areas maintains a focus on pedestrian-oriented design. This includes seating for a small amount of people to a large amount of people.
Merchant spaces also feature multiple stories. For example, a sit-down restaurant features street level ordering and seating areas above.
In high-density environments, the ground level features a small number of tables or counters and the point of sale area. The main dining area is above this space that features a larger amount of tables. Steps and a elevator provide access to this space. In same cases, the staircase is designed to save space.
In some cases, merchant spaces are only large enough to accommodate a single display.
This design pattern focuses on providing space that is accessible for those pursuing entrepreneurial goals. The space measures roughly 5 ft. by 5 ft. This accommodates a shelving unit that is 18 inches by 36 inches. The remaining space features 36″ for walkway behind the counter as well as 24 inches for the point of sale area. There is also a focus on designing to accommodate temporary merchant spaces for micro-entrepreneurs.
Metal roll-up doors are commonly used to close retail entrances. This may influence façade dimensions.
For merchants who have open storefronts, metal roll-up doors indicate whether the space is open or closed. There is a design opportunity to introduces door systems that follow the roll-up method but made from alternative materials.