# Communal Rural Market Layouts Tjep and Vaastukalpa Architects Design This Space in Bangladesh By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rural-market References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/03/tjep-vaastukalpa-architects-village-super-market-bangladesh-architecture/) & [solidaridadnetwork.org](https://www.solidaridadnetwork.org/) Amsterdam-based studio Tjep and local creative firm Vaastukalpa Architects focus on providing a space for the [community to thrive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utt-empower-soweto) in with the design of this [rural market space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-ink-food-market). Commissioned by development organization Solidaridad Network, the project is said to bring together "Bangladeshi construction techniques with [a] 'Dutch flair.'" The idea behind the Village Super Market is centered around being a tool for empowerment. The Solidaridad Network aims to assist "smallholder farmers, disadvantaged workers, and women in rural areas to generate income." This community-supportive project is heart-warming and an example of how the architecture industry can support artisans. The rural market is said to fuse modern sensibilities with [traditional construction practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-house) in order to deliver an accessible space for educational and communal activities. Photo Credits: Chandan and Afrina ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Community Empowerment:** Designing communal market spaces that empower smallholder farmers and disadvantaged workers in rural areas. - **Fusion of Modernity and Tradition:** Incorporating modern sensibilities with traditional construction practices for accessible spaces that promote educational and communal activities. - **Supporting Artisans Through Architecture:** Using architecture as a means to support artisans and create spaces that foster community growth and economic opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design community-focused spaces, blending traditional construction techniques with modern design. - **Economic Development:** Creating rural markets that empower smallholder farmers and disadvantaged workers, contributing to economic growth and sustainability. - **Social Enterprise:** Applying innovative architectural approaches to support local artisans and promote community engagement and social impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Grocery Shopping Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhub.md) - [Hill-Like Designed Food Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tainan-xinhua-fruit-and-vegetable-market.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Vaulted Village Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghajoon-kitchen.md) - [Architectural Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-clubhouse.md) - [Modern Vietnamese Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tien-giang-house.md) - [Connecting Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utt-empower-soweto.md) - [Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekata-banaras.md) - [Brick Market Interior Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-ink-food-market.md)