THE MARKET AS SOCIAL LANDSCAPE IN MACAU

Resource type
Authors/contributors
Title
THE MARKET AS SOCIAL LANDSCAPE IN MACAU
Abstract
Markets in Macau are not merely places for commercial retail, they are also social spaces. As a centre of communal life, markets are of great significance to the lives of Macau residents. However, with the rise of supermarkets and online shopping, the role of traditional markets has been reduced. At the same time, the messy and unkempt nature of traditional markets has become a negative factor of their social viability. The result has been a downward spiral of poor operation, decline in rental yield and loss of customers. Can the markets be revitalized for Macau residents? Can the social attributes of markets be reactivated? How can the experience of markets be re-imagined for different user groups? The present thesis is organized into 5 parts. The first part deals with the background of research. It also describes the purpose and significance of the research and discusses research methodology. The second part details market pressures in Macau, including insufficient land and space resources, poor sanitary environment, and tourism promotion needs. The third part examines the idea of “walkable cities” in terms of four concerns—usefulness, safety, comfort, and spatial interest—and in terms of specific case studies. The fourth part concerns a design project for a market at ZONE A in Macau. The thesis details the needs of a market in this zone and considers them in the light of the idea of walkable cities. Overall, this thesis attempts to contribute to public discussion of the future of markets in Macau in terms of service, socialisation and promotion
University
University of Saint Joseph
Place
Macau
Date
2024
# of Pages
84
Language
eng
Library Catalog
Library Catalog (Koha)
Call Number
M-ARCH 2024 MA,JIA
Notes
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Architecture in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Saint Joseph, Macao, 07/2024Supervisor : Stanislaus Fung
Citation
Ma, J. (2024). THE MARKET AS SOCIAL LANDSCAPE IN MACAU [University of Saint Joseph]. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JNqsETnN3jA_xTuT3lWsY3YVLmAiVrGl/view?usp=drive_link