Visitors' Perception towards Public Space in Shopping Center in the Creation Sense of Place

Abstract

The aim of this research is to find out which public space plays a role in the formation of shopping center’s image, to examine the intentionality of people’s relationship to a shopping center, and to determine factors of public space design that create sense of place. The objects of research are two shopping centers in Indonesia. The research uses the method of Focus Group Discussion. In conclusion, the research finds that the image of a shopping center is formed by its corridors, atriums and dining areas or food courts. Meanwhile, the relationship of people to the shopping center has a variety of intentionality. The relationship existed is influenced by the interior element and interior design is an indicator for the success of public space design.