This year, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, told the world good news. They not only showed the building, but also made the concept real. This started in 2004 by holding a comprehensive architectural competition for markets and residences. Six competitions were organized by Provas won, and the idea to look clean, transparent and grand came true! It was up to MVRDV Architecture and Urban Planning to realize the idea.
If you have been to Barcelona, ??Stockholm and Valencia, you must be impressed by the spacious outdoor markets. Rotterdam MARKT HALL adopts their idea of ??a spacious open-air market, with an inverted U-shaped shape, and a food market in the middle. In order to protect from rain and cold, large steel lock structures are used at the entrances on both sides, all covered with transparent glass. It seems as if there is no cover on both sides and the scenery is unobstructed. The rest of the structure is in gray and white, which is simple and comfortable.
The artists Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam who designed the mural named it Harvest Corner, using food sold in the market to demonstrate the famous Dutch still life painting technique.
From coffee to cheese, from flowers to games, there is also red wine tasting. The 2015 Taste World will open next year, and there will be food promotion and innovation.
The housing is not sloppy either, with a total of 226 households. It is quite enjoyable to watch the bustling market without smelling the turbid smell from the market and food.
After reading this, I really feel that the NetherlandsIt’s worth a visit, Rotterdam MARKET HALL is definitely the newest landmark!
