Refurbishing of the Market hall in Roquetas de Mar, Almería

The proposal recovers the essence of the “patio” as a leisure area full of life. It consists on the modernization of the building as a more accessible and human space.

The roof is an unique element that gives personality to the market hall. The proposal preserves the former structure providing shade and freshness and allowing the permeability to the near environment.

This surface is created with precast concrete pieces with semi cylindrical shape. The central patio is created by eliminating four precast pieces that provide light, freshness and vegetation.

Under the roof there are two enclosed volumes for hospitality uses and a central patio, both organize the market stalls.