earthen red hue coats layered municipal open market in tepoztlan
Briefly

Ramírez Suarez Arquitectos and Laboratorio Regional de Arquitectura have designed a new municipal market in Tepoztlán, Mexico, aimed at relocating informal commerce from the historic city center. This initiative addresses the challenges of inadequate commercial space while restoring urban legibility and preserving cultural heritage. The market features 195 commercial spaces over three levels and incorporates essential amenities, enhancing the environment for both vendors and tourists. Situated near the Convent of the Nativity of Mary, its design reflects traditional styles and enhances the urban fabric of Tepoztlán.
The new municipal market in Tepoztlán integrates local commerce into a well-designed, accessible space, enhancing urban legibility while respecting the area's historical context.
This project aims to relocate informal commerce from the city center to a newly developed market, improving public spaces and preserving Tepoztlán's cultural heritage.
With 195 commercial spaces and facilities spread across multiple levels, the market is designed to optimize visitor flow, safety, and overall user experience.
The architectural design reflects Tepoztlán's distinctive character using red steel to resonate with the region's traditional clay tones, blending modernity with heritage.
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