Chowrasta Market

Our first foray into taking on public projects and collaborating closely with the council on project-related issues was our benchmark portfolio, Chowrasta Market. The new design strengthened the facade to make it more inviting without forgoing the building’s original design and soul. For the convenience of market patrons, we also constructed a parking lot above the market.

Every decision made throughout the process was unanimous as it was done so after extensive public engagement. We approached this project from a socially conscious standpoint, which extended beyond just the building itself. We saw to it that our design was universally compliant, ensuring that the market could be utilised by people from all walks of life. To further ensure the facility is green certified, we installed water harvesting and waste composting equipment. We also intend to create a pioneer eco-project based on responsible and sustainable planning with this particular design, aiming for GBI certification.

Despite taking four years to complete, none of the 200+ vendors had to shut their doors for even a single day. The building’s new lease on life solidified Chowrasta’s status as a significant cultural and historical landmark in Penang.