OM-03
Old Market Hall
Old Market Hall preserves the grit of a working structure while making room for new local economies.
Category
Reuse
Location
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Area
2,150 m²
Year
2026
Status
In progress
Structure
Retained steel trusses with new timber inserts
Envelope
Restored masonry and operable polycarbonate
Old Market Hall
The project retains the original roof trusses and working-scale proportions of the market hall, adding a loose system of timber rooms below.
New programs can grow or contract over time, keeping the building useful for makers, vendors, and community events.
Northfold
Architecture and reuse, from Lisbon and Oslo.
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