GARAK WHOLESALE MARKET
seoul south korea
2017
A submission for an international design competition we proposed a superstructure. We imagined a 'soft grid' structure as an armature for growth and adaptability 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 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 at times when the food market is dormant can service residents near and far, casting Garak Wholesale Market as a public destination
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