Marche Vison 食のマーケット by Tomoya Akasaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award プラチナ賞 in 建築・建物・構造物デザイン Competition Category.

プラチナ建築· 2024

Marche Vison 食のマーケット

by Tomoya Akasaka

Client: Orga-Lab

A' Design Award プラチナ賞 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Marche Vison 食のマーケット

マルシェ・ヴィソンは、日本の三重県多気町に建設された食のマーケットである。施設は大きな曲面屋根の下に配された4つの棟に分かれている。段状のスラブはスロープで結ばれ、木架構のピッチを揃えることで一つの連続した空間を形成している。屋根の下には小さなボリュームが立ち並び、路地と広場からなる回遊空間を生み出している。屋根下の外気に開かれた空間は、訪れる人々が季節を感じられるようにするとともに、エネルギー消費を抑えている。軒先からは雨がカーテンのように落ち、高速道路に面して地域産材による木製ルーバーが設けられている。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award プラチナ賞

Marche Vison 食のマーケットは、真に卓越し、エレガントで壮麗なデザインに授与される、きわめて権威ある評価である A' Design Award プラチナ賞の受賞作品です。プラチナ賞の受賞作品は、創造の驚異であり、知的創造性の限界を示す証であり、デザイナーの比類なきプロフェッショナリズムと天才性を示しています。これらのデザインは、時代の美学を定義し、社会の幸福に貢献し、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界を前進させる、最も名高い作品であることが期待されます。Marche Vison 食のマーケットは、超越的な卓越性の水準を示し、有益で価値ある特性によって、疑いなく世界をより良い場所にします。Marche Vison 食のマーケットは、欲求を呼び覚まし、インスピレーションを与え、胸を躍らせ、喜ばせ、大きな喜びを生み出す、A' Design Award プラチナ賞受賞作品です。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Marche Vison is a platform focused on fostering regional collaboration through food. It extends beyond the concept of traditional farmers' markets by promoting dining events designed to stimulate regional innovation. Under its symbolic roof, meant to represent the connection between heaven and earth, Marche Vison strives to create an engaging landscape where the dynamic pace of business, driven by the pursuit of freshness, blends seamlessly with the tranquil rhythm of nature that produces our ingredients.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site area is 10,406.39 square meters.
The total building area is 2,915.42 square meters.

Building A
Building area 661.73 m2, Overall height 14.60m, Eaves height 12.54m.

Building B
Building area 1,143.27 m2, Overall height 15.85m, Eaves height 13.79m.

Building C
Building area 293.32 m2, Overall height 14.17m, Eaves height 12.11m.

Building D
Building area 817.71 m2, Overall height 14.65m, Eaves height 12.59m.
Tags: vison, market, local, food, roof, rain, wood, louvre, landscape
Production Technology: The building is divided into four wings, however, the staircase-like slabs are connected by slopes, and the pitch of the wooden frames is continuously aligned to ensure a unified space. The continuous shape from the hill in front of the building to the large roof draws the eye upward, creating an expansive landscape. Several smaller volumes are placed beneath the large roof, generating a diverse walking area with a maze-like network of alleys and plazas.
Design Challenge: Striking a balance between commercial feasibility and preserving the site's unique 'genius loci' was the greatest challenge in this design. We aimed to create a landscape integrating seamlessly with the promotion of local industry while ensuring sustainable prosperity. The incorporation of the natural surroundings posed challenges, as considerations such as signage and lighting could disrupt the natural aesthetic. Such considerations required powerful vision and acute attention to detail.
Research: Commerce is ever-evolving and long-term control over its design is nearly impossible. Thus, we chose to disentangle the commercial timeline from that of the landscape. By creating two distinct layers - one of the large roofs and another of small retail boxes, we aim to balance the slowly changing landscape with the dynamism needed in commerce to maintain constant freshness. As commercial trends shift, our expansive roofs stand ready to accommodate these changes and stand the test of time.
Inspiration: Rain and sunshine are vital elements that nurture a multitude of crops. Our expansive roofs, designed with the concept of the water cycle in mind, symbolize the absorption of energy through a curved surface extending over the ground. The structures supporting these roofs are inspired by the repetitive torii gates at the Akone Yashiro Shrine, located within the precincts of the Ise Grand Shrine. These gates stand as a symbol of prayers for abundant harvests, rich fishing yields, and thriving businesses. This symbolism is particularly fitting for a facility that focuses on promoting local produce.
Project Duration: It opened in 2021 as part of Vison in Taki town, Mie prefecture, Japan.
Operation Flow: Our facility's expansive roofs cover an open-air space underneath, allowing visitors to reconnect with the changing seasons, often overlooked in modern retail. With this simple approach, the design reduces energy consumption to address environmental concerns. Raindrops descend regularly from the eaves, creating a 'rain curtain'. Local wooden louvres are incorporated on the side facing the expressway, adding warmth and harmony. We aim to protect and share the natural region's beauty, promoting sustainable preservation.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Tomoya Akasaka, 2001.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer ToLoLo Studio, Variations, 2021.
Image #2: Photographer ToLoLo Studio, Variations, 2021.
Image #3: Photographer ToLoLo Studio, Variations, 2021.
Image #4: Photographer ToLoLo Studio, Variations, 2021.
Image #5: Photographer ToLoLo Studio, Variations, 2021.