Comments on: Inca Public Market by Charmaine Lay and Carles Muro

By: Raz Keltsh

Raz Keltsh — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:53:22 +0000

I for one think the roof should not be made for walking seeing as it would be pointless taking the retaivley boring sorrounding contexts (views), and the fact that there is nothing specifically interesting to do there. Furthermore, I do not see the need for a roof such as this in the first place, it works harmoniousley as an object with itself, but not with the entrances to the project nor does it seem to contribute greatley pragmatically to the market place inside. Yes this is a negative comment, but the project as far as the images provided, does not seem to be a good solution. Perhaps beeing there however is a different story.

By: PlanC

PlanC — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:48:23 +0000

That remark from Maurice…wich was first. Altough it was a competition and was first (?) of the known, the aproach and response of the problem is much better solved in the PlanB proposal for PLV…. But they are different problems, cities and programs.And one is still in the drawer, the other is there, build. That has a merit to, even without a handrail….(by the way, either for maintenance people?mmm the regulations…)

By: edorta

edorta — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:08:43 +0000

Maybe the sloping roof fails in its intention of being an accessible one, but it certainly succeeds in its relation with the different scales of the surrounding buildings (did you notice the massive orange building?). More than a building, i think that the architect has created a "landscape" that gives some kind of sense to all those unconnected architectures. Look again at those beautiful photographs and you'll know what I mean.

By: Red Pill Junkie

Red Pill Junkie — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:45:30 +0000

>"so many negative comments! great project, in all its simplicity + pragmatic solutions. no handrail… so stay back junkie"

You don't have any children, have you? ;)

It's ok, neither do I. But safety should never be overlooked. And safety issues is one of the first things in mind of construction regulators at the time of approving a project, specially if it's intended for public use. That's what inspired the question.

If the ceiling really is not open for walking, then it's a shame because it really looked like a neat place to hang out.

Saludos.

By: Mima

Mima — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:13:47 +0000

Aren't you a funny lot… would you really all rather a flat roof.. ? I think it breaks up the volume nicely and creates a variety of spaces inside as well as exposing some interesting / fun structure.. the variety of levels also contributes to the facade. Has the sense of a slightly more organic / home-made steven holl to me..

And also i envy these Mediterranean cultures putting time, energy and money into heart of town markets and WISH we could do more of that here in old blighty rather than tearing hearts out of market towns with yet more supermarkets (no names)