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A market shaped by history and community

A market shaped by history and community
Year
2024
Street address
1223 East Main Street
Client
North Market Development Authority, Rockbridge, Edwards Companies
Landscape architect
MKSK
Application
Street
With over 150 years of history, North Market remains a vibrant hub for independent merchants, local farmers, and makers across Ohio. What began as a traditional marketplace has evolved into a dynamic meeting place, bringing together regional identity, craftsmanship, and culinary diversity.

At The Merchant Building in Columbus, designed by MKSK, this legacy is translated into a contemporary architectural setting. Open layouts, clear circulation, and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces create an inviting environment that encourages movement, interaction, and gathering. The market offers space for connection and spontaneous interaction—a place where people come together, discover products, and experience local culture firsthand. This openness and authenticity make North Market a key part of urban life. Furnished with Vestre’s BLOC, APRIL and STRIPES collections, the space is further activated through clearly defined seating areas that naturally integrate into the surroundings and invite people to pause, meet, and relax. In this way, North Market continues to serve not only as a place of commerce, but as a social hub where community unfolds every day.

Products in reference

STRIPES bench

STRIPES bench

STRIPES bench
BLOC chair

BLOC chair

BLOC chair
APRIL chair

APRIL chair

APRIL chair
APRIL table

APRIL table

APRIL table

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