Republic of the Philippines

Taguig City University

Gen. Santos Ave., Central Bicutan, Taguig City

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

THE TWO-STOREY WET AND DRY MARKET OF

TAGUIG CITY

I. INTRODUCTION

A public market is one of its kind which apparently the most popular. Agreeing to

the statement made in article written by Pabico (2002) “Public market, once the heart of

every town are dying because of neglect and the entry of more aggressive

entrepreneurs.” According to him Public markets were once the heart of every town but

because of industrialization, business, competition and other components the role of

public market in the society has rapidly changed.

Unlike in a supermarket, the goods are placed in shelves with tag price which the

consumers choose and get their desired products and just move to another section with

the use of push carts. The width of the aisle in a super-market is wide enough to have

two push carts side by side. Not like in a public market that the space in the aisle which

can accommodate two to three persons’ side by side. Since they function on a human

scale, public market also provides a more spontaneous atmosphere than other retail

environments. Most people now are choosing to patronize local private supermarkets

than the good old public markets probably because of the convenience, comfort and

reliability that these supermarkets offer. People tend to patronize private supermarkets
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because they are cleaner, neater, and more reliable. Who would want to shop in an

unmaintained, oddly, smelled market over an air conditioned and maintained one?

The public market, as compared to supermarkets is wet, dirty, and composed of

people who are noisy because the vendors are calling the attention of the consumers.

Public market also provides more spontaneous atmosphere than other retail

environments."Nandiyan Yung tawaran, tumpok-tumpok. Yung suki system na wala sa

isang airconditioned supermarket o mall (You have the bargaining, the mounds of

produce, the frequent-client system, all of which are absent in an air conditioned

supermarket or mall)”.

II. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The Importance of public market are more than just a place for shopping. A

market place is a venue of cultural exchange. It’s the town center of commerce and

trade. The exchange between and among diverse cultures implies that one or the other

or both is changed or enriched by the other’s culture, eventually enriching the culture of

the community and ultimately the society. “The public market, because it is regulated by

government, supports and shields micro and small entrepreneurs in the early stages of

business when they are most vulnerable to displacement by industry”. Supermarkets

are suddenly increasing in different places exceeding the trends in buying in the public

markets. They are competing to public markets by offering services different from a

public market offered. The facility has air conditioned environment which a public market
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does not have because of the foul smell coming from the wet goods which easily

spreads in the facility. The public market, as compared to supermarkets is wet, dirty, and

composed of people who are noisy because the vendors are calling the attention of the

consumers.

Most of these public markets in the Philippines are described bad perception by

its very dirty environment with poor ventilated space that cause the foul odor. The

current situations and conditions of public markets lead to the construction of

modernized supermarkets and hypermarkets which are fully air conditioned promote

convenience shopping that leads to its rapid popularity. However, public markets still

support a fundamental role in promoting public health and local food systems. Many of

the agricultural, fishery and forestry products are delivered into the public market by

various traders from different parts of the country.

Several factors contribute to a growing middle class and rising of consumer

demand in the market. While salaries remain low, the need of more affordable

necessities became more apparent in making decision for the general public. Also with

many Filipino household income areas which are encouraged by overseas allowances,

help maintain positive economic growth. The majority of this income goes to retail. This

makes the site location a strategically located can greatly benefit most of the recipients.
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III. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The purpose of this research is to builld a two-storey wet and dry market that improves

proper facilities and having a clean and green nature for the entire people that will

answer the following questions:

 How to organized vendors that causes traffic?

 How to improve the decorating of public market considering smooth

circulation, sanitation, safety, and sustainability?

 Will the new identity of public market approach help sustain a healthy

environment for the consumers?

 What would be the benefits of the new public market for the consumer?
 How to improve public market more comfortable for the consumers?
IV. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

 To determine the safest and effective potential routes for both pedestrian and

vehicular;

 To provide the public with convenient and accessible market, and;

 To provide eco-friendly as an advantage though proper planning and strategies in

making a market.

 To develop opportunities that are profitable for community.

V. CONCEPTUAL / THEORITCAL FRAMEWORKS

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Knowledge: Indentifying the
problems
1. Research
Data Gathering
2. Senior Hil
Building Site Investigation
structural and Design of Wet and
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VI. SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS

The study project will focus on the movement and interaction of passengers

regarding the public transportation and consumers in its surrounding area. The study

also considers a design and planning process for a project that could address a

possible design solution for a social interactive terminal with the market.

Equally important in the study is the observation of the existing Public Market, its

public area, informal settler and their general condition that can be developed and

improved. To develop and achieve this proposal project, it would include related

activities, amenities and facilities that could possibly bring new horizon of public market

experience. Building technology detailed, Utilities detailed and mechanical detailed

studies are excluded in this research.

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VII. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The significance of this research is to change the image of public market from a

dirty environment and also bad perception of people to a green and sustainable

structure. The study will revive and allow the thinking of architecture that architectural

solutions can elevate the unpleasant situations and conditions of public market in the

Philippines. Implementations of its concept and the advancement of technology may

provide new opportunities, not only for the society, but also in the country.

VIII. DEFINITION OF TERMS

 CAD (Computer Aided Design) - used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists,

and others to create precision drawings or technical illustrations. CAD software can

be used to create two-dimensional (2-D) drawings or three-dimensional (3-D)

models.
 Sketchup - is a program used for a wide range of 3D modeling projects like

architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, and video game design, to

name a few of its uses. The program includes drawing layout functionality, surface

rendering, and supports third-party plugins from the Extension Warehouse.

 Architects - This study is an initial step that will contribute new innovations and

ideas for redevelopment, planning and designing recommendations for the

government and privately owned wet and dry markets that can help the country and

economy.
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