The modern design complements and echoes the character of the city and the building materials have been carefully selected following feedback.
The introduction of green walls will enhance the relationship of the city to the Cheshire countryside. The greenery will help soften the urban landscape and provide a healthier environment.
The cinema entrance provides a distinct character from the remainder of the market building. The feature cinema staircase that rises up from ground level to level 2 to be viewed from the square.
The interior of the market is conceived as a contemporary structure, with a rear atrium maximising natural light over the central communal seating area. The carefully considered design of junction details and columns provides a finer, high quality scale to the design.
A range of bespoke market stalls take centre stage, wrapped around a central dining space offering the opportunities for raised seating areas and planting opportunities to animate the interior. For more on the new market see www.newchester.market
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