A Seamless Integration
Positioned on the northern fringe of the public cluster within the southern precinct of Aranya, the “Marketplace of North Coast” stands as a vibrant hub offering affordable meals, fresh produce, and everyday essentials. Designed to harmonize with its surroundings, the marketplace serves as a miniature urban center, seamlessly blending into the park environment.
Embracing Spatial Diversity
To preserve scenic views and minimize obstruction for residents, the marketplace adopts a low-profile, single-story design. Comprising a series of roofed structures, each housing distinct stalls, the layout mirrors the topological intricacies of traditional marketplaces while fostering an intimate connection with the surrounding landscape.
Bridging Nature and Commerce
The outer perimeter of the marketplace features a continuous gallery, creating a transitional zone between the market and the park. Takeaway windows facing the gallery facilitate easy access, while sinuous corridors envelop three green courtyards, fostering a harmonious interplay between commerce and nature.
Enhancing Experiential Quality
By juxtaposing concrete shear wall units for shops with steel frame structures for public plazas, the marketplace achieves a dynamic architectural composition. This contrast extends to the interior design, where towering shop interiors with skylights evoke a sense of grandeur, complemented by unique colors and textures that invite exploration.
Cultivating Community Connection
Beyond serving as a place for everyday consumption, the marketplace becomes a nexus of community engagement, bridging the gap between daily life and experiential consumption. This symbiotic relationship between commerce and community reflects the evolving dynamics of modern living in the digital age.
In essence, the Marketplace of North Coast Aranya reimagines the traditional marketplace paradigm, infusing it with contemporary sensibilities while preserving its intrinsic connection to nature and community.
