Ridge Farmer's Market
Fresh from the Farm, Right to the Community
2024
Fresh from the Farm, Right to the Community
2024
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Project Type: Community
Project Scope: Indoor and outdoor market spaces, Cold grocery storage, Flexible retail units, Cafeteria serving local foods, Outdoor social spaces
Award: MSoA Thesis Award - McEwen Graduate Award for Sustainability and Stewardship
The Ridge Farmers Market celebrates local agriculture by providing a vibrant retail space for farmers and local vendors. Designed with a large pitched roof inspired by traditional barns, the market features covered areas for outdoor stalls, cold storage, and flexible indoor retail units. Located adjacent to a transit station, it serves commuters and the broader community with fresh, locally sourced food and amenities.
Site Axonometric
Structural Axonometric
Retail Promenade
Outdoor Market