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ABSTRACT Today’s cities in the process of catering to growing spatial needs and cultural confluence overlook upon cultural identity, connection to nature and sense of community. The open areas are merely to bring in light and air into the dense urban fabric, while gatherings are often inside malls which are less sensitive to culture and economically weaker communities. On the other hand people crave to connect to local crafts, food and architecture in their daily life, for which it should be associated with a secular, regular activity like shopping essentials, as huge recreational places are not feasible within the city. Markets turn up to be a relief by greatly expressing and responding to the context. They have the potential to become amazing public places amidst the busy city as it was in ancient times. These lines of thoughts are fused together through the Tamil Nadu Government proposal to decentralize Asia’s largest perishables market. This thesis, market place looks at reviving the diverse roles of a public market as a public place of socio- cultural significance which is keeping them alive in this age of growing online shopping. It attempts to focus on the market’s connection with people and its urban context by using the tool of place making. Hence focuses on the detailed adaptive use of various spaces, flexibility in design and, diversity in activities associated with the market which will empower people and develop a sense of community and its imagery as a landmark. . It also considers the market as a source of resources and a place to connect with nature’s values and its cycles. Thus this an attempt to revive the role of markets as a public place through its design NAME: K.MULLAIKODI REG NO: 311316251092
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