Adaptable Modular Market
Architecture: BArch
Ramita Eswarappa
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Atelier 01: SITOPIA: Feeding our future
Project
Seeking out social connections is a core part of human nature, so it is essential to build communities. This behaviour should be developed through the spaces we build, nurture and choose to reside in. So, I designed a market that not only encourages these values but also drives Newark culture by providing an opportunity to display local artists’ work and connect with people. This market is a place to bring people closer to food and reconnect them with nature.
The Adaptable Modular Market is not competing with online shopping, consumer culture, or a lack of accountability in a fast-paced mindset of ‘buy now, think later’. Rather, it instils a slow, mindful experience that roots a person to a place and sparks conversations. An atmosphere like this can only be experienced in a market.
Sustainability
This market is built to adapt its units to each vendor’s needs, an essential feature that enables vendors of various sizes to network and share their experiences in the Utility Room, a space specially designated for them. The adaptability extends to the entire framework, as it is Designed For Disassembly (DFD) using Glulam and CLT for construction. This design not only redefines a civic building but also addresses the ongoing climate crisis. It also respects the rich history of the Newark Market Square, surrounded by beautiful Georgian architecture.
