Avila Market
Competition for the refurbishment of the Mercado de Abastos de Ávila, España
![Mercado de Abastos Avila OCA architects 2](https://ocaarchitects.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MMA-OCA-architects2.jpg)
![Section of the building showing all levels](https://ocaarchitects.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MMA-OCA-architects8.png)
![Axonometric drawing of the whole project showing the elements which compose the building](https://ocaarchitects.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MMA-OCA-architects7.png)
![Current state of the building](https://ocaarchitects.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MMA-OCA-architects3.png)
![Proposed demolition of elements of the current construction](https://ocaarchitects.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MMA-OCA-architects4.png)
![Proposed new structural elements which create open spaces and bring in natural light](https://ocaarchitects.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MMA-OCA-architects5.png)
![Basement, Ground floor and First floor plans of the pulic market and associated services](https://ocaarchitects.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MMA-OCA-architects6.png)
![Mercado de Abastos Avila OCA architects 1](https://ocaarchitects.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MMA-OCA-architects1.jpg)
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The project revolves around the great central atrium covered by a new monumental roof permeable to the passage of natural light. Surrounding it, a crown of auxiliary uses open to the surrounding streets. The intervention helps to filter the internal relationship and links the project to its context. The functional program organizes in two clearly differentiated zones. The public access areas and the administration areas and internal storage. All accesses and movements are barrier-free and suitable for people with reduced mobility.