Abstract

The historical open market areas not only the economic side fabrics but also as public space that give the image of the city. One of the historical and largest open markets in Africa is market. Whereas, the implication of this research is the impact of multi-story commercial buildings on the heritage values of the open market area. Currently, the redevelopment programs are affected on the character, iconic image, unique and the functional value of the open market. This direct influenced on the symbolic and tourism value of the market open market area. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches of data type was used in this study. Through analysis, the development of multi-story commercial buildings is highly impacted the heritage value of the market open market. Because it has incompatible scale elements such as urban-architectural integrate development. Finally, the research had recommended the market open market heritage value preservation.

Keywords: Commercial buildings; Heritage value; Open market; Traditional market