2023
(RE)TREAT
Sansusī Forest Food Court

  • Susėja, Latvia Collaboration with Liam Martin

  • The modular food court is a glowing beacon for hungry festival goers, and an efficient
  • and comfortable space for food vendors. It remains materially and spatially
  • connected with the forest it sits in, with an adaptable layout designed to ensure
  • no trees are impacted by the structure. The designc onsiders the efficacy of
  • construction while maximising the interior usable space. The structure is
  • composed of lightweight modular wooden frames that aggregate into individual
  • units, and can be constructed on or offsite by a small team of people. It is enclosed
  • with breathable wooden slats, which allow air and light in. When the food
  • court is not in use, the benches can be stored inside the units to preserve their
  • longevity. The modular design allows for easy assembly and disassembly,
  • allowing materials to be upcycled effectively throughout their use-span.
  • As the needs of the festival change over time the food court can expand or move.

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                                                           fig.1 Section Perspective through a unit

fig.4 Exterior community zone
fig.2 Exterior community zone
fig.3 Prep + Serve area  
fig.6  Plan + Elevation (private/public circulation highlighted)











fig.5 Unit floor plan



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