Rethink of Building Typology

from PoYu Hsieh | Architectural Portfolio | 2016-2023 Selected Works

Studies on Market Logistics

Rethink of Building Typology

Traditional wholesale markets often follows a linear order to integrate vending and circulation system. However, to enhance the availability and variety in terms of user experience, a new form of marketplace, which is comprised of dynamic freight transportation and different vendor units, was generated.

Phase I. Traditional Markets

The traditional building typology of markets is basically linear in order to combine vending and circulation system in an efficient approach.

Phase II. Recomposing

Based on the 10x12m module, the vending units and circulation paths are recomposed and divided to two levels.

Phase III. Stratification

By adding diagonal escalators, a dynamic form of market is generated. It provides customers an intriguing shopping experience.

The Prototype of the Marketplace

The proposed form of wholesale market is composed of vendor units, mechanical lifts, and circulation paths, creating a double-layered unique building typology.

Mechanical Lifts

The mechanical lifts are designed as the combination of vertical freight transportation and auction space in terms of their dynamics and transparency.

Vendor Units

Fresh Produce Stall

Dried Foods Stall

Food & Beverage Stall

Short-Dated Foods Stall

Operation

Organic Agriculture Cultivation

Retail Market

Internal Mechanical Lift Delivery System

Automated Truck Loading System

Prototype Development

The design strategy of the project is a part-to-whole method, which means to generate architecture form by combining basic prototypes. During the early phase of the project, each prototype of space was designed based on the functions of the wholesale market, including freight logistics, auction, retail, administration, circulations, and public space.