Model of A Walmart Store
I decided to start working on a detailed model of a Walmart Supercenter. Here are some shots of my progress thus far:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...lmartModel.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...martModel2.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...martModel3.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...martModel4.jpg |
good work.. but uggg.. why?
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Why? I work for Walmart, which provides some context for my interest in it. With a profit margin of $420B, Walmart sells an average of $60 per year per person on earth. The average Walmart store is more architecturally central to urban form than is the average skyscraper.
Here is my first rendering. The floor plan is almost entirely complete at this point. My next step will be to lay out the parking lot and exterior details, finish some basic detail for service areas and the tire centre, and then focus on signage, color tones, and other more minor details. http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...odelRender.jpg |
One World, one Walmart - Walmart operates in 28 nations globally.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...t3-DRender.jpg |
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more people visit on a more regular basis, i think. (not a good thing)
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You must be one of the management staff at Walmart because every time I go to Walmart, all the employees look really unhappy (my dad works there and his alcoholism got so bad after starting there that it split our family apart, but he still works there?). It's pretty creepy. Compare that to Superstore where they're always sort of happy looking, and you can't help but wonder what Walmart is really doing to make all that money.
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Sorry about your dad, vid. If you don't want a debate, you shouldn't talk about Sex, Religion, Politics, or Walmart. :haha:
On a macro level, Walmart's international role is bridging gaps between economies and cultures by buying and selling across borders. If America and China have one commonality, it is Walmart. I've even heard it said that NAFTA owes something to Walmart, as Walmart's Mexico business helped open eyes to the importance of international trade for American enterprise. At the core of why I care so deeply about Walmart is my belief that if you can make people trade with each other, they won't fight each other. On that basis, I believe that Walmart is doing a great deal to bring about world unity (and peace). As the largest private employer in the world, the largest corporation in the world by revenue, and one being six times larger than its largest competitor (Target, which does not operate internationally beyond Canada), there is perhaps no force on earth with as much private economic leverage; so beyond the scruffy customers (even, sometimes, scruffy associates) I am awe-struck by what this company is doing for our world. As for the rumors about associates being underpaid and overworked: I disagree, because I've never seen evidence that those rumors are truthful. On my part, I feel that I am treated well and compensated fairly. As for my part, I am a department manager at my store. I'm not at the bottom, but I'm not floating at the top either. That's my angle. Without debate, Walmart does impact urban life and form; and so, whether you personally love it or hate it, I think that it (and this project) is relevant to the collective of this board on such ground. :cool: http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...WalmartMap.jpg |
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target isn't even in canada yet. it is still in the process of transferring all the old zellers into targets. though it is a mega company, it is horrible in an urban planning view, that's for sure. i would have a lot more respect for them if they were even willing to open urban format stores, like McDonalds is. (even if their standard form is car-oriented)
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jeeeesh who is this guy? i hope he's at least getting paid to post here
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Someone drank the koolaid.
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If Wal Mart were to open in lets say NYC, not New Jersey, not Long Island, but in NYC it would DESTROY every store, and small business.
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Judging from that map, you want Walmart to become the new world empire? Quote:
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Walmart doesn't motivate its employees. It's a demotivational work environment. And if someone is working with a company for 14 years, shouldn't they be making more than $12 an hour? I've been working for a local business for 5 months and I earn more than my dad does and he has "seniority" (not that that concept exists in Wally World) over 99% of the staff. I actually work full time! He can't. They won't let him! Quote:
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And in the end, the whole economy suffers because of the lack of economic diversity and bottom heavy business hierarchy. I would guess that as a percentage of the workforce today, far fewer people are in positions of management than before. Most of us work under a small group of people. That isn't good for the economy at all, in my opinion. In fact, I see that lack of choice and bottom-heavy hierarchy as being distinctly anti-capitalist as far as I understand capitalism. Quote:
And before someone says something about unions: The Real Canadian Superstore is a similar store to Walmart (but with more emphasis on food), and it has lower prices than Walmart for most things. And it's unionized. |
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Well, J, that's a good modelling of a superstore.
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I think it's interesting to see this model regardless. I'd actually hope to see it get more detailed. Reason being, it's an interesting study for comparison to say a large downtown department store.
I think the biggest unfortunate thing about Walmart is the lack of a good shopping experience. You walk into a big warehouse and it's absolutely dulling to the senses. Yet when I walk into a major downtown department store it's a thrilling experience. We sacrifice a lot to save a few bulks. A little extra money can go a long way. |
It is interesting reading all of your responses.
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Apparel racks now have some detail instead of just being square cubes. I spent some time replacing shelves on the apparel side counters with clothing pegs. Minor adjustments continue, as I update the model to reflect the floor layout of the actual store which I am replicating. Tire & Lube Express and the outside of the building still need detail. I've still got to add stack bases and features to the main action alleys, and redesign the steel sections which are a bit too high. As is the case with my other model, I'm a bit constrained by limited computer capabilities, so much of the eventual detail is on standby waiting until I have the new system required to take it to the next level. http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...88/Apparel.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...8/WMTModel.jpg |
Action alley stack bases and the wall of TVs were added today, among other minor updates.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...H688/Elect.jpg Jewelry & Accessories received some attention: http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...88/Jewelry.jpg |
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