Market, exterior 'street'
Market, exterior 'street' © Anant Raje Foundation

The project layout limits transit vehicular movement and enhances pedestrian circulation within the commercial complex. Covered walkways and pedestrian streets are provided. The different facilities are arranged around three courts, with the wholesale market at thecenter and the trading cells, banks and post office buildings on the periphery. The buildings are based on the repetition of 4.5 metre wide structural bays roofed with a barrel vault concrete shell. Thisstandardization allowed for a rapid and economical construction process. The project also features an auction hall with raised platform for loading and unloading produce.1

  • 1. Anant Raje, cited in Petruccioli, Attilio. "Profile: Anant D. Raje". Environmental Design: Journal of the Islamic Environmental Design Research Centre, edited by Attilo Petruccioli, 68-75. Rome: Libreria Herder, 1984.
Cross-Section through trading cell (top), Longitudnal section through trading cell, with street on the left,   Porch, "Pedhi", Godown, Sleeping Area, Toilets and Loading area to the right (middle) and Plan (bottom)
Cross-Section through trading cell (top), Longitudnal section through trading cell, with street on the left, Porch, "Pedhi", Godown, Sleeping Area, Toilets and Loading area to the right (middle) and Plan (bottom) © Anant Raje Foundation
Market layout plan, 1975. A. Trading cells B. Wholesale market C. Court D. Branch banks E. Offices | Information F Auction hall P. Parking
Market layout plan, 1975. A. Trading cells B. Wholesale market C. Court D. Branch banks E. Offices | Information F Auction hall P. Parking © Anant Raje Foundation