2G1/3G4 - ARCH 552 - FALL 2025
STUDENT
Jacob Hanson
PROFESSOR
Sharon Haar
This market model combines the theme of commerce with sustainable, urban farming practices, demonstrating how the program of the site can support the economics of the interior. This market’s take on “commerce” with regard to the exchange of goods expands beyond the standard market model, providing an exchange of ideas and practices each related to health and wellness. Additional spaces to support this expanded model include an auditorium for wellness education, a fitness center and sports court, a test kitchen, and a farm-to-table restaurant. The porous layout, with a central ramping system, encourages the movement of visitors between programs, keeping them engaged throughout the day. The roof is both farmable and walk-able, and the interior is heated and cooled geothermally. This project demonstrates the benefits of replacing expansive parking lots with permeable, productive land.