Throughout history, markets have provided an important function in the exchange of foods, books, spices, everyday items, and even ideas. From Mexican Tianguis to North African Souks, they played an essential element in the configuration of urban spaces.
Different architects have approached this challenge, where spatial distribution plays a fundamental role in creating adequate logistics and circulation.
We've selected 20 markets and their plan and section to inspire your next project.
Dadad Market / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture + OPH
Flores 26 Market / Obraestudio
Östermalm Temporary Market Hall / Tengbom
Atarazanas Municipal Market Restoration Project / Aranguren & Gallegos Arquitectos
Sant Antoni Sunday Market / Ravetllat Ribas Arquitectos
Baltic Station Market / KOKO architects
Rubí Municipal Market and Public Space Building / MiAS Arquitectes
Mercado Roma / Rojkind Arquitectos + Cadena y Asociados
Barceloneta Market / MiAS Arquitectes
Ninot Market Refurbishment / Mateo Arquitectura
Torrent Market and Civil Center / Vázquez Consuegra
Abrantes Municipal Market / ARX Portugal
Original Life Market / LATITUDE
World of Food / Harvey Otten + Ted Schulten
Cachan Covered Market / Croixmariebourdon Architectures
Quiroga Municipal Market Reform / OLAestudio
Taipei Flower Wholesale Market, Taiwan International Flower Trade Center Small Site For Plant Market. / H.P. Chueh Architects & Planners
Markthal Rotterdam / MVRDV
BARNONE / debartolo architects
The Forks Market Food Hall / Number TEN Architectural Group
