A magia dos lugares denominados Shopping Centers: um estudo de caso São Luís - MA

Abstract

Critical analysis and evaluation of malls. The choice of methods for evaluation of these spaces is given from a literature review. It addresses the trends and influences U.S., as well as the permanence and user acceptance. These methods were applied to study the case of some malls in the city of São Luís do Maranhão. Data were collected through information given by the companies responsible for construction and the incorporation of space. Were also conducted site visits evaluated. The results demonstrate that this methodology is consistent with local realities and also provides an understanding of industry development of retail and investment in the city of St. Louis was found that the buildings of this nature, in addition to creating new architectures, cause strong impacts on road infrastructure, since they have large radii of coverage.