Anastasia Andreieva
Missillac Market Hall, In a recently vacated hollow space, the new market hall reweaves the urban fabric. It provides a peaceful breathing space that echoes the church square. By setting back 2 of its boundaries, the hall creates a forecourt facing the main street and opens up an alleyway linking it to the changing heart of the block. By thickening the 2 remaining boundaries, it offers enclosed serviced volumes. Enshrined in a gently sloping site, the hall proposes a significant, non-dominant and timeless presence: a retreat into the city that is open, lively, and welcoming.
The hall is inspired by the heritage of frugal, structured urban facilities that enhance the city’s outdoor life. It’s a shelter that expresses itself in a minimum of materials, using the skills of local craftsmen: concrete (floors, annexes) and wood (framework, cladding, joinery, roofing). Technical structures and assemblies are visible to ensure their durability and repairability. The raw larch shingle roof provides ventilation in winter and cool air in summer.
The scissor principle of the posts and crossbeams smoothes out the appearance of the load-bearing and stability elements. The alternating assemblies of the timber frame, with every second truss turned over, add animation to this repetition. The gilled roof panels are laid on rafters suspended from the purlins. In contrast to this lightness, the annexes form thick, monolithic boundaries, in continuity with the concrete floor. They incorporate large active windows in fixed or movable raw wood panels. A system of counterweights on pulleys lightens the shutters to open the kiosk bar and exhibition boxes.
Project Info
Architects: LAUS architectes
Country: France, Missillac
Area: 820 m²
Year: 2023
Photographs: Gaëtan Chevrier
Design Team: LAUS architectes
Engineering & Consulting > Structural: ASCIA ingénierie
Tags: 2023FranceGaëtan ChevrierLAUS architectesMissillacMissillac Market HallWood
Anastasia Andreieva
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.
