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Colorful Indoor Marketplaces

The Redesigned De Bazaar Indoor Market Accommodates People

— December 18, 2015 — Lifestyle
De Bazaar is the largest indoor market in Europe, standing at 35-years-old and accommodating two million visitors a year. The enormous sprawling market is sectioned into color-coded areas, with over 700 shops, 300 market stalls and numerous vendors, De Bazaar is brimming with life and activity.

One of these color-coded sections of the 75,000-square-meter market is Mihrab, inspired by the "kaleidoscopic" folklore of the East. A modern take on Eastern design language, Mihrab features a stunning gold-colored ceiling that spans 1600-square-meters and where consumers can purchase food and non-food products sourced from countries including Iran, India and Afghanistan.

Located in Beverwijk, the Netherlands, De Bazaar speaks to the renewed interest in the tradition of large-scale marketplaces. The Mihrab portion of De Bazaar was designed by Liong Lie Architects.
Trend Themes
1. Renewed Interest in Large-scale Marketplaces - The reimagining of De Bazaar showcases a renewed interest in the tradition of large-scale marketplaces, providing opportunities for innovative designs and experiences.
2. Color-coded Market Sections - The color-coded sections of De Bazaar, such as Mihrab, demonstrate a growing trend of organizing marketplaces into distinct areas, offering unique product selections and cultural experiences.
3. Modernization of Eastern Design Language - Mihrab's modern take on Eastern design language highlights a trend of blending traditional aesthetics with contemporary elements, opening doors for new and innovative design possibilities.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The retail industry can leverage the renewed interest in large-scale marketplaces and color-coded market sections to create immersive shopping experiences and attract a diverse range of customers.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can explore opportunities to incorporate elements of large-scale marketplaces, like De Bazaar, into their establishments, offering guests a unique and vibrant dining or shopping experience.
3. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can take inspiration from Mihrab's modernization of Eastern design language to create innovative structures and spaces that blend traditional and contemporary aesthetics.
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