courtesy of the architects of the mvrdv market-housing hybrid, photographed by Beverly Pereira The term “markthal” refers to a new urban architecture in the Netherlands that is environmentally friendly… markthal is a food market that is a first of several kinds for the Netherlands. It was designed by the architectural and urban planning company mvrdv, which is located in Rotterdam. In addition to housing restaurants and fresh food kiosks on the ground and first floors, as well as a supermarket and 1,200 parking spots on the first basement level, the building that spans 95,000 square feet also has apartments that are located along its roof. In order to maintain a high level of cleanliness, the traditional open-air meat and fish markets in the Netherlands should be required to be covered by the new legislation. In response to this problem, mvrdv has studied the possibility of developing a market typology that would allow for the harmonious operation of a variety of activities, including dining, grocery shopping, leisure, living, and parking. A mural that covers the domed interior of the Markthal building is primarily responsible for the vibrant interiors that are highlighted by the building’s front, floors, and public areas, which are all coated in natural gray stone. The artwork known as cornucopia, which spans an area of 11,000 square meters and was created by artists Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam, has depictions of market food, flowers, and insects that are reminiscent of the work of Dutch still-life masters from the 17th century. Following the rendering of the high-resolution picture using the Pixar program, the image is printed on perforated aluminum panels and then mounted to acoustic panels in order to implement noise control. A 40-meter-high arch-shaped roof provides additional space for 228 homes, including 24 penthouses, 102 rental apartments, and 126 freehold apartments. The apartments range in size from 80 square meters to 300 square meters apiece. An energy-efficient construction that adheres to Dutch legislation for the most effective use of sunshine is described. Because of this, every room that needs natural light is oriented toward either the Laurens Church or the River Maas. Through the use of triple-glazed windows or glass flooring that are soundproof and odorproof, kitchens, dining rooms, and storage rooms are able to still preserve a link to the market. With great care, the architects have constructed what can be described as Europe’s largest single-glazed cable net facade. This facade is made up of glass panes that are attached to pre-stressed steel cables and is comparable to a tennis racket. Its purpose is to provide protection against the temperature and precipitation. Transparency is achieved by the usage of an open-plan layout in the building that was prepared over the course of five years. As a result of the city council’s desire to transform the Laurens Quarter into a more vibrant location, Markthal, which was awarded the mixed-use prize in 2014, successfully pushes the bounds of traditional urban typology. Here is a link to the photographs of Markthal that can be found on IndiaArtnDesign.com.
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