Darta Vitola

The site is on Chapel Street. The existing retail building is iconic to Dundee. But sadly, due to its outdated design and large scale about 80% of its stores are empty. The few stores which are open have minimal foot traffic.

Because of this I propose to demolish the existing building to give way to a space that holds smaller scale retail stores with a substantial amount of green spaces.

The aim is to foster a unique community of people who are mindful of their shopping choices and care for their environment. The space has workshops which are equipped to repair items that are of value to their holder. The site has a mixture of intimate and social spaces of interaction. The market space provides unpredictable experiences for the visitor as well as the opportunity to support local businesses.