| Title |
A Study on the Actual Conditions and Improvement Plan of the Front-space of a Consumer Stores in Daegu City |
| Authors |
Hyun Jong-Hun ; Kim Hyoun-Joo ; Park Jun-Woog ; Ko Eun-Hyung ; Choi Moo-Hyuk |
| Keywords |
Consumer Store ; Front-space. Environment & Behavior Research |
| Abstract |
Consumer stores have shown a rapid growth since the mid 90's and at present they're the most representative retail outlets in Korea. They have a very close connection to the average Korean's everyday life.
Under these circumstances, consumers are deciding to choose where to shop according to their preferences to physical environment of the store.
To meet the need of users with diverse and comfortable spaces for shopping, managers of consumer stores are interested in improving the open space of the store as well as the interior design. Compared with the interior space of the consumer store, the front-space hasn't been really designed to satisfy the needs of the people. Even when the front-space has been designed considering the people's desire, it is often used in different ways.
This study analyzes the present status and the characteristics of physical facilities of the front-spaces of consumer stores in the relationship with the behavior pattern of users. The objective of the study is to propose a design guideline of the front-space, and finally to enhance the overall qualities of the facilities. |