El Equipo Creativo Revitalizes San Martín Market with Local Materials and Narrative Design
El Equipo Creativo, based in Barcelona, has revitalized the San Martín Market located in San Sebastián’s Romantic Area, blending the city’s agricultural and maritime heritage with local materials such as Basque stone, timber, and iron. The market comprises two levels: the ground floor dedicated to land-based products and meats, while the basement accommodates fishmongers. Design features include a woven wooden ceiling and turquoise accents reminiscent of fish crates. Enhanced openings in the façade allow more natural light, and a newly designed canopy highlights the entrance. The ground floor acts as a morning gathering spot for local caseras and offers communal seating in the afternoon. Tasting areas, including a sushi bar and "Talo" bakery-coffee bar, turn the market into a vibrant social center, mirroring a trend in urban development across Europe.
Key facts
- El Equipo Creativo renovated San Martín Market in San Sebastián
- The market is located in the Romantic Area of San Sebastián
- Materials used include local Basque stone, timber, and iron
- The design splits the market into land-focused ground floor and sea-focused basement
- A woven wooden ceiling on the ground floor mimics traditional harvesting baskets
- The basement features turquoise and green tones referencing maritime elements
- The central area transforms from morning produce sales to afternoon communal seating
- Tasting areas like a sushi bar and "Talo" bakery-coffee bar are integrated
Entities
Artists
- El Equipo Creativo
Institutions
- San Martín Market
- Plastic Box Supermarket
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- San Sebastián
- Donostia
- Romantic Area
- Cantabrian Sea
- Majorca