AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FRAMEWORK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSED AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC WORKSHOP IN CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE.

This vital establishment plays a pivotal role in the economy, creating jobs for skilled professionals, fostering local business growth, and generating income for the broader aftermarket parts industry. In addition to its economic significance, the workshop places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, emphasizing trust, quality service, and customer education. Accurate diagnosis and efficient repair processes are the workshop's core functions, enabling it to address a wide range of automotive issues, from routine maintenance to complex overhauls. The aim of the study was to improve the efficiency, quality, and overall design/performance of the workshop’s operations for the benefit of it’s customers and environment. The methodology of the study used include a systematic approach to gather, analyze, and interpret data. And findings shows that a lot of adjustments needs to be made to provide standard designs and structures for functionality. The study concluded that the design would make it easier for a functional and efficient automobile workshop center for the city of Calabar.