Projects
El Merkado
Completed 2012
Mixed-Use + Hospitality
Cabo San Lucas
Introduction
Where fresh food fuels community and timeless design creates lasting spaces.
Lively central food court filled with local flavors and vibrant energy. From this hub, the building extends into thoughtfully crafted homes, shops, and workspaces — all connected and alive.
Built with durable materials like stone, wood, and metal, and surrounded by green terraces and natural light, El Merkado is designed to stand the test of time while nurturing community and sustainability.
Project Notes
- 12,500 SF
- Restaurant/market mixed-use
- Mezzanine level
- Industrial design
The industrial framework provides both strength and character, creating a dynamic yet welcoming backdrop where the food court can thrive. Exposed steel, brick, and concrete form an open, inviting space where fresh food and vibrant community converge.
Industrial design establishes a sturdy and flexible framework for the market, its raw materials and open structure providing a dynamic backbone. From this core, ancillary uses—shops, studios, and communal spaces—radiate outward, flowing seamlessly and supporting the vibrant life of the building.
As night falls, the market comes alive under a warm, inviting glow. Thoughtful lighting enhances the industrial framework, drawing people in and creating a vibrant hub for gathering and connection.
Summary
El Merkado reimagines the industrial market typology as a dynamic, community-centered destination. Rooted in durable materials—steel, brick, and concrete—the design embraces a raw honesty while softening the experience through natural light, layered transparency, and thoughtful spatial flow. The food court acts as a vibrant nucleus, with ancillary spaces branching outward to support commerce, collaboration, and daily life. At every turn, the architecture invites people in, fosters connection, and reflects a long view—creating not just a building, but a lasting framework for community to thrive.
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