Academic, 2011
In an age of instant access to both information and goods through hyper-connected urban infrastructure, one could subsist for a lifetime without ever leaving the domicile. Botanical Promenade & Hanging Market stands as an antidote to the condition of placelessness, providing both a kind of “natural” environment, and an opportunity for civic interaction.
As part of a network of elevated streets, and directly adjacent to the train terminal, the Botanical Promenade provides a unique opportunity to experience various flora at the canopy’s different elevations. Because of its proximity to the urban infrastructure, commuters can experience this alternate environment daily on the way to and from the workplace.
The arcade below shelters a dynamic hanging market, encouraging local residents to become vendors by providing various types of hanging stalls. The stalls are accessed by a network of catwalks and stair cores. This endlessly rotating array of bespoke stalls becomes an attraction in itself, as shoppers are ensured an unique and visceral experience.