MERCADO CAMINHA – Caminha, Portugal
Title
MERCADO CAMINHA – Caminha, Portugal
Designed by
LOFTSPACE e TIAGO SOUSA
Image Credit
© Ivo Tavares Studio
Project Description
The market is a point of exchange, buying and selling, a meeting point, or even, nowadays, a point of cultural interest.
In these polyvalences of functions and definitions, it is concluded that the market, when functional, is a point of reference in a place. It is thus, in the importance of function, form or scale that urban space is designed and constructed.
The current Caminha market is not integrated into the site nor does it stand out due to its function. It appears as a construction adulterated by time and necessity. It is provisional, which seeks to respond to the needs of its Market function. With structural problems, theorization and wear of the coverings, with temporary solutions for the wear of the roof, they raise problems in complying with the program, in complying with accessibility, in complying with hygiene, safety, fire safety regulations or in compliance with use.
It is a building that requires constant maintenance in an attempt to correct problems that arise from the rigors of the seasons and time. Under these conditions, we consider that demolishing the entire building will be the most economical and viable option. The new market arises from the analysis of the site and function.
It fits into the location with a strong dialogue with the natural and urban landscape, but never neglecting the importance of the town's existing flows.
The site, Square Pontaut Combault, portrays an urban void, with different confrontations: the urban fabric to the east, the empty market to the south and the Minho riverfront to the west.
