Reg.Nr. HA-2002/SP/15

"Mercado del Este" market hall, Santander

The restoration included increasing the functional capacity of the site by creating a new underground level. Saved were the market's oak pillars, their stone bases and the splendid stone pavement of one meter long slabs. After the underground phase, the wooden structure was ...
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Project details

Title:"Mercado del Este" market hall, Santander
Entr. year: 2002
Result:Diploma
Country: Spain
Town: Santander (Cantabrian)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Commercial building
Former use:Market hall
Actual use:Market hall
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Carlos de Riaño Lozano, Architect
The Jury's citation: For the impressive restoration of a derelict indoor market and the addition of an underground exhibition space, accessed and lit with creativity and sensitivity.
GPS:43°27'44.3"N 3°48'35.9"W
Web, Links:

premios.hispanianostra.org

Description:
The restoration included increasing the functional capacity of the site by creating a new underground level. Saved were the market's oak pillars, their stone bases and the splendid stone pavement of one meter long slabs. After the underground phase, the wooden structure was reassembled with a technically improved reconstruction of the original roof, left exposed to show the beauty of the wooden elements. Mercato del Este is again an authentic civic centre in the heart of Santander.