Designed for the market square cover competition, the ‘flying carpet’ proposal by Michael Labory & Bertrand Schippan is a modular and sustainable cover with the goal for the efficient arrangement of the functional facilities. This is attained by putting them along the site border thus maximizing the space to be used for market. They revive the dull facade of the neighboring building by bringing the volume of the facilities into the shape of its skyline. Among all other things, it contributes to the increase in urban density as windowless facade becomes a part of lively market place. More images and architects’ description after the break.
Close examination of the project site shows that there will not be enough space for the market area itself if accompanying facilities e.g. cafes, kiosks, information services and restrooms are spread throughout the site. In designing for an efficient arrangement, among all other things, it contributes to the increase in urban density as windowless facade becomes a part of lively market place. Authenticity of the eastern market is highlighted by exquisite mashrabiya façade texture.
