FOOD MARKET RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING

Research Studies and Programming

Research identifies that markets are more than just transactional spaces but valuable places for gathering and socializing. This informs a programming scheme that incorporates both market stalls and community spaces to engage the surrounding area. Permeability and accessibility to the market location is also important. Thus, a site study and analysis is carried out to explore possible solutions in making the building more responsive to its surrounding context. Due to the complex composition of the site, the building is visible from multiple different heights. This allows for interesting opportunities of increasing and altering the accessibility and approach towards the building.

New additional entrance on second floor

Separating community spaces from market

With an overall floor to ceiling height of 15 meters, this provides an opportunity to design an additional floor plate. A second partial floor plate is added to the building housing local studios and an area for gathering to provide a more dynamic market experience that goes beyond food. The axonometric diagram not only shows the vertical circulation between the space but also the permeability of the market in relation to its surrounding context. The circular stairs follow the shape of the building while the partial floor plates allow for visual connection between floors to foster a greater sense of community within the space and to create a vibrant market experience.

Entrances

STAIR CIRCULATION

ELEVATOR CIRCULATION

First Floor

Concept

The final design places emphasis on making the market accessible to its surrounding site by providing multiple new entrances and embracing a permeability between the interior and exterior. The market spreads outwards from its core by recessing the pre-existing entrances to expand beyond its exterior walls. Elements and architectural features follow the circular form of the building to encourage movement throughout the market and greater connectivity.

Local Resource

Building Activity and Permeability

Adjacent to the bustling train station, its prime location radiates activity and accessibility. The redesign centers around drawing locals and visitors in through captivating exterior features and entry points. The rotunda serves as an exciting backdrop for diverse activities and events, seamlessly integrating the past with the present, creating a hub of culinary delights and community engagement.

Second Floor

Site Conditions

Due to the unusual site conditions of being eye level with the building on the east elevation, design opportunities arose to increase the accessibility and visibility of the market and building. A walkway from the street and amphitheater steps have been designed to allow the building to respond to its site.