INSTITUTIONAL I BALINTAWAK MARKET
“ We re-image the idea of a vibrant Balintawak Market which brings a positive contribution to the community. Social centered, flexible, open and with a clear understanding of economics of trade and commerce. Trade that respects a bottom up approach - where everyone wins. Architecturally, the challenge is to develop a typology that seamlessly combines a horizontal and vertical circulation of spaces and places. “
BALINTAWAK MARKET
This project is located along the major arterial road of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue, in one of the most congested areas of the metro. The proposal tries to leverage the underlying problems of the existing Balintawak market in order to design a more sustainable and future proof market. It demonstrates that Green design is not limited to energy efficiency or environmentally friendly design but also about being socially engaged. We integrate social and environmental performance for improved quality of life, demonstrating a successful approach combining climatic mitigation, aesthetics and community development.
Published in Bluprint “Design Better” Book
LOCATION | QUEZON CITY
STATUS | CASE STUDY - UNBUILT