Architectural and Urban Image of Supermarkets in the Moskovskaya Oblast

Abstract

Supermarkets are sales buildings characterised by complex technologies and construction and a distinct architectural and town-planning image. 20 supermarkets have researched and analysed using various criteria. Recommendations are given on the design of supermarkets: Within a city they must be situated close to main motorways, in the industrial and storage zone or in close proximity; front walls must be attractive from the architectural point of view, its integration into the urban environment is important; parking lots must be designed separately for clients, lorries and personnel and must occupy not less than 30-50% of the land plot; building footprint must not exceed 30-35% of the land plot; green space area must be calculated depending on the number of visitors, but it must not be less than 5% of the land plot; recreation zones must be also incorporated into the supermarket space; fire safety rules, access to people with restricted mobility, environmental norms must be ensured at all times.