Mod-Market [RS] | May 2018 by Ryan Selwyn

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MOD-MARKET _RYAN SELWYN DESIGN STUDIO PROJECT [2018]

THE SITE L’ A B AT T O I R A N D E R L E C H T BRUSSELS, BE

A B AT T O I R INTRODUCTION

The weekly markets at the Abattoir consistently attract large crowds due to the splendour of the architecture and the many diverse stalls which offer a range of merchandise and organic produce. The market is open Friday & Saturday from 07:00-14:00 and 07:00-15:30 on Sunday.

Once a merchant is formally registered the regulator seeks to offer the same spot at the market place every week.

In order to secure a spot within the market, merchants must register with the regulator and pay a rental fee.

Though the market is operated run quite formally, private merchants are not outlawed from the market. They are permitted to operate without reservation provided they are selling their own items that have not been purchased, nor produced with the intent to sell.

5m² area = 18.00€ / day 5m² area = 19.00€ / day 5m² area = 25.00€ / day

This demographic of merchant can be observed more toward the periphery of the market where the arrangements are neither structured or regulated.

Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

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INFORMAL EDGES

A B AT T O I R ROPSY CHAUDRONSTRAAT 28 1070 ANDERLECHT, BE.

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8 V E - N N I N O

A B A T T O I R

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A N D E R L E C H T D I S T R I C T

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A B AT T O I R S I T E & C O N T E X T P L A N SCALE: N/A

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FOODMET OUTDOOR MARKET METRO ENTRY #1 PRIMARY SCHOOL C O U R T YA R D SPORTS FIELD #1 SPORTS FIELD #2 PUBLIC SQUARE METRO ENTRY #2

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L E U V E N - N 3

I D M A R K T

A U D E R G H E M - N4

N 10m

20m

40m

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A B AT T O I R M A R K E T A R R A N G E M E N T P L A N SCALE: 1:2000 @ A3

HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOOD + PRODUCE LOADING AREA P U B L I C PA R K I N G TOILETS FOCUS AREAS

CLEMENCEAU UNDERGROUND

N 40m

80m

160m

S I T E A N A LY S I S L’ A B AT T O I R A N D E R L E C H T BRUSSELS, BE

A B AT T O I R 3 D S T U D Y M O D E L SITE FUNCTIONS

The Abattoir was built in the late 19th century. The site originally included a slaughterhouse and a cattle market. Today, the slaughterhouse has been moved in accordance with new health and safety regulations and is now made up of many buildings. The Abattoir cattle market was closed about ten years ago. Every weekend, the site hosts a popular market which is attended by over 100’000 people. The market space circulates poorly around slaughterhouses. It is divided into sectors according to products sold as vegetables, meat and ﬂea market. The local population of the site adjacent to the Abattoir is unskilled, poor and very young. Unfortunately, they have very few job opportunities to progress socially and in some cases rely on the market to supplement their incomes. 03

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http://2016.metropolitan-estudio.eu/wiki/bxl-abattoir

A B AT T O I R ROPSY CHAUDRONSTRAAT 28 1070 ANDERLECHT, BE.

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S TAT I S T I C S L’ A B AT T O I R A N D E R L E C H T BRUSSELS, BE

P O P U L AT I O N D ATA

BRUSSELS

1’191’604 118’241

ANDERLECHT

58’801 59’440 ETHNIC DEMOGRAPHIC

AVE INCOME

BELGIAN

€21,500 20%

AGE DEMOGRAPHIC

EUR

OPE

AN 36’000

12% OT

68%

32’000

R 28’000

24’000

20’000

ANDERLECHT A R E A S TAT I S T I C S / D E M O G R A P H I C S

16’000

Anderlecht, located near Brussels Zuid accounts for roughly 10% of Brussels population with its 118,241 occupants (as per the 2017 population data study). Within this demographic it can be observed that a majority of the Anderlecht population consists of local Belgian residents, predominantly within the age range of 0-39. This demographic are identiﬁed as the main users of the Abattoir market. Despite a large local population; 20% of Anderlecht is composed of citizens from European descent. These European nationals can be commonly identiﬁed within the market as vendors, and have been observed to be outside of the “formalised” area as per the analysis study of the market. These vendors will be the target demographic for the proposed design intervention. 04

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(nb: All data taken from 2017 study results)

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20-39

40-59

60+

R E G I S T R AT I O N

REGISTRATION FORM

VENDOR/TRADE PERMITS

IN-FORMAL VENDOR

IDENTITY CARD

BUSINESS INFO.

FORMAL VENDOR

WASTE MANAGEMENT STEP #1 RUBBISH COLLECTED BY VENDORS

STEP #2 W A S T E B I N S P R O V I D E D B Y M U N I C I PA L I T Y

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In order to formally register your stall / personal business within the Abattoir market you have to complete a standardised registration form and submit a series of documents including; a) b) c)

Vendor / Trading permit Copy of Identity card Copy of business Information

The regulators of the market attempt to offer the same place to a merchant every week so long as the subscription is still valid. This place however, cannot be sold to another merchant and remains the property of the Abattoir - For all intensive purposes the nature of the contract is to rent the position within the market. previous notice.

After having set up your stall, you can park your car at the merchants’ carpark. The parking-fee is € 2.00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and € 3.5 on Sundays. As a registered merchant at the Abattoir it is contractually your respoinsibility to respect the regulations regarding waste management and general cleanliness. The regulators have introduced a bonus system that rewards traders who are respectful of the environment and punish those who are not - These rewards are funded in turn by the ﬁnes imposed on the latter. In order to manage waste efﬁciently there is an on-site collection and sorting facility where it is kept until being transported to thee xternal treatment facilities. 06

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A B AT T O I R M A R K E T

FOCUS AREA

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S I T E A X O N O M E T R I C : E X I S T I N G S I T U AT I O N SCALE: N/A

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FOODMET OUTDOOR MARKET METRO ENTRY #1 PRIMARY SCHOOL C O U R T YA R D SPORTS FIELD #1 SPORTS FIELD #2 PUBLIC SQUARE METRO ENTRY #2

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A B AT T O I R M A R K E T

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S I T E P L A N : E X I S T I N G S I T U AT I O N SCALE: 1:500 @A3

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FOODMET OUTDOOR MARKET METRO ENTRY #1 PRIMARY SCHOOL C O U R T YA R D SPORTS FIELD #1 SPORTS FIELD #2 PUBLIC SQUARE METRO ENTRY #2

BRUSSELS ZUID

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20m

40m

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SITE PHOTOS INFORMAL EDGES

USER PROFILES

Description:

Category:

(A) Sidewalk Age:

Products:

25-50 years

Electronics

Space:

Mobility:

Storage:

Waste:

Hours active:

FRI

SAT SUN

Description:

Category:

On market day a category A merchants can be seen on Rue Sergent De Bruyne along the sidewalk and pedestrianised portion of the street near the subway entrace. These merchants occupy very little space (10-12m²) and typically display their items on a thin mat laid directly on the pavement. Due to the generous dimensions of the sidewalk, their prescence is not disruptive to the ﬂow of pedestrian trafﬁc.

Age:

Products:

25-50 years

Clothing

Space:

Mobility:

Storage:

Their prescence in the centre of the pedestrian walkway is not disruptive to the ﬂow of pedestrian trafﬁc and their product display can be observed from 2 sides.

Waste:

Hours active:

Similar to Category A, these merchants are also quite mobile but face issues of storage, discomfort and inadequate protection from the elements.

Though category A merchants are quite mobile, they face issues of storage, discomfort & are directly exposed to poor external weather conditions

Isometric:

Category B merchants utilise cardboard boxes as a mechanism to display and transport their goods to the market. These merhcants typically occupy the smallest surface area and can be seen around the planter boxes.

(B) Cardboard Boxes

FRI

SAT SUN

Isometric:

0 15

00 75 17 75

12m² 017

15 75

7.5m²

Description:

Category:

Products:

40+ years

Cosmetics

Space:

Mobility:

Storage:

Waste:

Hours active:

FRI SAT SUN

Category C merchants are less frequently observed and typically occupy the more public areas outside the periphery of the market. The vendor seen above occupies a small portion of the ﬁxed seating area and capitalises on the social dynamic of the square and frequent foot trafﬁc. This merchant is the most mobile as he utilises the site to display his products and does not provide his own display mechanism. However, likewise to both A and B, this category of merchant also faces the issue of having inadequate protection from the elements.

Isometric:

6.5m² 018

C AT E G O RY A : 22

SIDEWALK SETUP 75

A R E A : 12m²

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PHOTO STUDY 001 I N F O R M A L I T Y AT T H E E D G E S

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C AT E G O RY C : PUBLIC SQUARE SETUP A R E A : 6.5m²

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PHOTO STUDY 002 I N F O R M A L I T Y AT T H E E D G E S

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ABSTRACT

R E TA I L S PA C E WASTE STORAGE TOILETS F O O D & E AT I N G PROTECTION C I R C U L AT I O N

ABSTRACT

S TA K E H O L D E R S

P R O B L E M A N A LY S I S

The Abattoir market occurs around the historical architectural structure in Anderlecht, Brussels Zuid. Within the constraints of the market, spatial arrangements are clearly defined for merchants registered with the municipality. However, due to the popularity and scale of the market, the phenomenon as you move toward the periphery is for the arrangements to become less organised as they are not formally monitored by the municipality. In these areas; It Is common to find informal activity with merchants selling goods directly on the ground, or atop cardboard boxes in undefined spaces. In occupying Rue Sergent de Bruyne adjacent to the market, the merchants cause issues with waste disposal, disruption of foot traffic and contribute a messy and unorganised character to the area. As the merchants are lacking in properly defined spaces, there is no structure to the area and merchants have a tendency to intrude on the primary circulation space leading toward the subway and the larger market area. Furthermore, as the area is not formally monitored by the municipality, merchants lack the appropriate facilities to dispose of their waste and thus leave the area messy causing a disruption to the inhabitants of the area. The vision is to construct an adaptable, lightweight pavilion with modular connections that can be applied to areas of the site where ephemeral informal activity is occurring. The concept is for the structure to be easily manipulated in order for it to be built as according to the stakeholders needs whether it be as an arrangement into a market stall, a rest point for subway users or as a recreational space / art installation serving as an extension of the square. Furthermore, the vision is for the structure to be managed efficiently and coherently by an interactive digital application Within the application merchants will be able to select their desired market arrangement as per the pavillion design for the month. Once submitted, a small team employed by the municipality is responsible for making the changes and ensuring the setup is ready come market day. The application is a means of streamlining the existing registration process; and through its simplicity, will encourage informal merchants to become formalised within the system and benefit from the intervention.

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BRUSSELS

I N H A B I TA N T S

VISITORS

USERS

CONCEPT Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A B AT T O I R A N D E R L E C H T BRUSSELS, BE

PAV I L L I O N M O D U L A R / / A D A P TA B L E / / S T R E A M L I N E D

Within the focus area at the periphery of the market, merchants are seen displaying their products in an unappealing manner on the often wet ground, or propped up on old cardboard boxes. The challenge for these merchants is the manner in which they display their products to market dwellers and shelter them from external weather conditions. With the section of the market being encompassed by a subway station and a public square, the concept is to develop a modular pavillion that can be adapted to the needs of the user. During the week it can be utilised as a resting place for subway users, whilst during market days it can be used by merchants to display their goods for the day. 10

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CASE STUDY 01 S E R P E N T I N E PAV I L I O N / / S O U F U J I M O T O H Y D E PA R K , L O N D O N

PAV I L I O N M O D U L A R / / A D A P TA B L E

The Serpentine Pavilion is a delicate, three-dimensional, latticed structure, each unit is composed of ﬁne steel bars, forming a semi-transparent, irregular shape, simultaneously protecting visitors from the elements while allowing them to remain part of the landscape.

their own experience of the building. Whether attending an event or simply relaxing in the Park, each visitor of the pavilion is invited to ﬁnd a singular, favourite space inside and around the Pavilion. By day, it will function as a space open to all visitors, with a café. By night, lights adorn the structure, illuminating its presence within the park.

The depth of the grid at different locations creates thicker walls or thinner, transparent sections. The building’s footprint is 357 square metres and the gross internal area is 142 square metres. The Pavilion has two entrances, with a series of stepped terraces to provide integrated seating. The grid is a ﬂexible, multi-purpose social space, where the walls, seating and roof are made of the same steel cubes. In this way, the organic structure of the Pavilion overall creates an adaptable terrain, encouraging visitors to

The largest of the terraced areas can be used as an events space, while other terraces provide further spaces for visitors to inhabit and explore. From certain vantage points, the fragile cloud of the Pavilion appears to merge with the classical structure of the Serpentine Gallery, its visitors suspended in the space between architecture and nature.

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http://archdaily.com/384289

( 07-06-2013 | Daniel Portilla )

ANTHROPOMETRIC STUDY 750

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S T R U C T U R A L G R I D F O R O P T I M A L D I S P L AY

2250

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S T R U C T U R A L G R I D F O R R E C R E AT I O N

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STRUCTURAL GRID FOR SITTING

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S T R U C T U R A L G R I D F O R P L AY / C L I M B I N G

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1500

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MODULE DESIGN SIZING + CONNECTIONS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

01 02

VERTICAL MODULES #

JOINTS

375

750

1125

1500

1875

2250

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H O R I Z O N TA L M O D U L E S #

JOINTS

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S TA L L T Y P O L O G I E S

9 BOARDS

7 BOARDS

4.95m²

3.85m²

8 BOARDS

4 BOARDS

4.40m²

2.20m²

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6 BOARDS

3.30m²

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6 BOARDS

3.30m²

6 BOARDS

4 BOARDS

6 BOARDS

8 BOARDS

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9 BOARDS

6 BOARDS

3.30m²

4.95m²

2.20m²

4.40m²

3.30m²

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MOD-MARKT APP U S E R I N T E R FA C E

L O C AT E A M O D M A R K T N E A R Y O U R L O C AT I O N

BROWSE THE MARKET P L A N F O R VA C A N T P L O T S

ZONE A1

M A R K T

B R U S S E L S

A B A T T O I R

Z U I D M A R K T

€9.

M O D Y O U R S TA L L & RESERVE YOUR PLACE

D I G I TA L A P P L I C AT I O N MOD-MARKT

Through the use of an intuitive application designed for smartphones and other devices - Merchants will be able to select a market and submit their desired stall arrangements to the municipality through the ModMarkt app. The app provides live information of the available space that is yet to be allocated in the modular structure - Allowing merchants to quickly select their stall arrangement, pay and Instantly reserve their spot for market day.

the market, whilst simultaneously decreasing informal activity as the process of formalisation is made much simpler and more affordable. To ensure this process works seamlessly and is properly managed, the setup will be managed by the ModMarkt municipality in conjunction with L’Abattoir. ModMarkt employs a small team of 2-4 trained people, who carry out minor adjustments to the core structure from week to week as per the merchants requests. As the structure is modular and consists of few components, building the structure is not a specialist task and thus can be taught easily to the municipality team.

Due to the simple process, a merchant can decide the day prior if they wish to work the following day – depending on weekly demand. Such a system will encourage locals who might be struggling to maintain a steady income to become involved with

The ModMarkt app and modular structure is a ﬂexible system which can be utilised in other markets; forming a series of satellite market places that the ModMarkt users can choose from.

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PAY R E M O T E LY & R E C E I V E I N S TA N T C O N F I R M AT I O N

L E T T H E M U N I C I PA L I T Y D O THE WORK!

CHECKOUT Friday 01 June, 2018 Market

L’Abattoir

Boards

Area (m²)

Price

5.50

€11.00

Nice! You’re all set for Friday 01 June!

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Relax, We’ll take care of it from here :)

GO! €11.00

The trend of the 21st Century is to streamline existing processes, through the development of an app, take for example; 1. 2.

Air BnB UBER

Affordable accomodation Affordable, accessible transport

3. 4.

MUSIC DELIVEROO

Stream any song, anywhere Food delivered to you door

5. 7.

WHATSAPP DUOLINGO

Talk freely to anyone in the world Free language courses

What all of these applications have in common is their ability to simplify daily tasks, and to create new job opportunities.

M A R K T

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MOD-MARKT APP E M P L O Y E E I N T E R FA C E

#2 COMPONENTS LIST SENT TO MODMARKT JOB CENTRE

M A R K T

LIVE ON-SITE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR EACH BUILD

ModMarkt Job Control Z1 - L’Abattoir

x8 x4

x2 M A R K T

ModMarkt Job Control Z1 - L’Abattoir

x8 x4

01 JUNE 2018

D I G I TA L A P P L I C AT I O N MOD-MARKT

In addition to streamlining the registration / formalisation process for merchants - The ModMarkt app is designed to streamline the construction process. After the market plan has been finalised for the week, a components list is automatically sent to ModMarkt builders through the Job Control application. The application will clearly define the structure into zones and provide a live component list and an interactive 3D construction manual which can be kept on hand during the build. This system, coupled with the easily workable modular structure ensures maximum efficiency and accuracy when constructing the pavilion from week to week. 16

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M A R K T

SETUP TIMELINE

M O N D AY SELECTION PROCEDURE LIVE ON APP FROM;

M O N D AY 1 2 : 0 0 HR T H U R S D AY 1 7 : 0 0 HR

M A R K T

T H U R S D AY SELECTION PROCEDURE C L O S E S O N A P P AT; 1 7 : 0 0 HR SETUP PROCEDURE BEGINS AT 1 8 : 0 0 HR A F T E R P E A K T R AV E L / C O M M U T E H O U R S

ZONE A1

1 8 : 0 0 HR

2 0 : 0 0 HR

â&#x201A;¬9.00

F R I D AY M A R K E T D AY ! 0 7 : 0 0 HR

1 4 : 0 0 HR

ADJUSTMENTS TO SETUP 1 8 : 0 0 HR

S AT U R D AY M A R K E T D AY ! 0 7 : 0 0 HR

2 0 : 0 0 HR

1 4 : 0 0 HR

ADJUSTMENTS TO SETUP 1 8 : 0 0 HR

2 0 : 0 0 HR

S U N D AY M A R K E T D AY ! 0 7 : 0 0 HR

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ADJUSTMENTS TO SETUP 1 8 : 0 0 HR

2 0 : 0 0 HR

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MOD-MARKT OFFICE OFFICE // STORAGE AREA

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SCALE: 1:50 @A3

7 0 0 m m S T O R A G E B AY x11 60mm Modules Wide x11 60mm Modules High 11x11 = 121 121x2 = 242 +60

302 of each module stored

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S T O R A G E B AY D I A G R A M SCALE: 1:50 @A3

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C.01

S I T E P L A N : M O D M A R K T PAV I L I O N SCALE: 1:100 @A3

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METRO ENTRY MODMARKT #1 WASTE SORTING LUNCH BENCH MODMARKT #2 MODMARKT #3 MODMARKT OFFICE

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C L E M E N C E A U M E T R O S TAT I O N

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RESIDENTIAL HOUSING BLOCKS

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M O D M A R K T PAV I L I O N P L A N SCALE: 1:50 @A3

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+ 1875mm

+ 2625mm

+ 750mm

+ 1500mm

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+ 3000mm

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RESIDENTIAL HOUSING BLOCKS

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SECTION B-B SCALE: 1:100 @A3

3000

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7500

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EXPLODED AXO C O L U M N T O G R O U N D D E TA I L P L U G - I N F O U N D AT I O N

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D E TA I L

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C O L U M N / G R O U N D D E TA I L SCALE: 1:5 @A3 40B

FUNCTION 1 Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A B A T T O I R M A R K E T; F R I + S AT + S U N

market day! Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A B AT T O I R M A R K E T W E E K LY M A R K E T

Once the merchants have submitted there weekly stall arrangement through the app, the ModMarkt organisers arrange the space accordingly for them to operate on come market day. On market day the pavilion is vibrant and dynamic, the coloured boards help to organise the space and give character to the banal, concrete area. Located at the centre of the pedestrian street, the market pavilions capitalise on 4 productive edges for transactions and are separated by clear thoroughfare passages formed by the small benches/ tables. There is a small area for waste management bins along the subway wall - these are to be emptied regularly and managed as part of the Abattoir recycling scheme. 17

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FUNCTION 2 R E C R E A T I O N / R E S T; I N H A B I TA N T S / S U B W AY U S E R S

RECREATION INSTALLATION

REST point

C O N C E R T PAV I L I O N S M A L L V E N U E / / Q U I C K I N S TA L L AT I O N

Whilst the structures are not in use by the market, the pavilions exist as an activation of the baron concrete square. The pavilions are an interesting addition to the square and offer differing levels of interaction to each demographic; for some it will be a place to climb, explore and conquer, for some it may be a temporary stop while they await their train, and for others it may be a place to simply rest and watch the world go by. The pavilion services the surrounding neighbourhood and Clemenceau subway station, creating a comfortable setting within a fast-paced environment.

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FUNCTION 3 PUBLIC EVENTS; CHRISTMAS MARKET

FESTIVALS

CHRISTMAS MARKET L A R G E F E S T I VA L / / T E M P O R A RY H U T S

There is an opportunity for the large square to be used alongside the modular structure to host a variety of public events & festivals. The simple modular structure allows for a quick build of small huts to host a variety of local merchants; promoting local culture within the community. Furthermore, this scenario is a case study for how a future expansion of the market could be dealt with - More modular structures, but with more independent stand alone stalls.

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holiday events

FUNCTION 4 PUBLIC EVENTS; C O N C E R T S , S M A L L F E S T I VA L

CONCERTS

CULTURE ARTS

C O N C E R T PAV I L I O N S M A L L V E N U E / / Q U I C K I N S TA L L AT I O N

By utilising the easy construction of the modular design, and the large open space of Clemenceau Square a venue for a small concert or cultural act can be created. By using the structures ďŹ&#x201A;exibility to accommodate another function, the design becomes more appealing to the city of Brussels, as it beneďŹ ts from a new potential designed public space. The large structure and the possibility to host local cultural acts/ talent has enormous potential to bring this large square to life. Furthermore, the modular system can be further utilised in this scenario to providing the visitors a place to rest and to eat.

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