Istanbul-based architecture firm PDG Architects, in collaboration with ANTEPE, has unveiled design for a new bazaar in Antalya, Turkey. Commissioned by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, the new bazaar will reinterrogate the concept of bazaar with its open streets, large public squares in which allow access from all corners. 

"The project offers a new understanding of the market by collecting all this use under one roof," said PDG Architects, describing the project. The new bazaar will be the first to set an example for Turkey in the respect of promotion to organic products manufacturers and delivery of the products to people from first hand.

The monolithic roof cover, which is inspired by the natural structure of the region, surrounded by mountain ranges, with its organic form; has been designed to incorporate users into many different directions and brings together this area. 

Moreover, with this sheltered area, which allows a healthy use in every season, the intake of natural light into the space has been increased and the air circulation has been strengthened.

In the project, various organic food products and local textile products from Turkey's different regions will be sold. The area will accommodate 76 shops, varying sizes between 5-20 square meters. 

Architects also designed a warehouse and cold storage for special products for each shop. The bazaar will also feature eating and drinking areas and management units for visitors in squares.

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