GARAK WHOLESALE MARKET
seoul south korea
2017
A submission for an international design competition, we proposed a superstructure, a 'soft grid' as armature for growth and flexibility for decades to come. The continued success of the Garak Wholesale Market will require the fluidity of space be defined within this literal and metaphorical framework of possibility. The market can and should, continue to adapt and change both horizontally and vertically
The functional aspirations of the project uphold
the programmatic requirements, with particular attention to large-scale public gatherings and events. The opportunity to incorporate new programs for community engagement when the market is dormant can service residents near and far, casting Garak Wholesale Market as a destination and public place
602,778sf
(56,000m2)
Seoul Korea
COLLABORATORS
Eric Reeder with BLUE TRUCK STUDIO
MCKHMN ARCHITECTS Mark Mückenheim
TINKERCRAFT Nicole Lambrou
STUDIO hANd (Seoul) Junsung Kim, Jua Chae
