MERA HABASHI
Architectur & Design
Independent Project 2 |
Mera Habashi
Bridging Art, Light, and Community in the Heart of Marfa
Bridging Art, Light, and Community in the Heart of Marfa
The Marfa Bazaar introduces a new cultural and social experience to Marfa, Texas—linking the town’s downtown and residential areas through a series of interconnected structures and an elevated bridge. The project blends the character of Marfa’s art scene with the everyday life of its residents, creating spaces that serve as both a tourist destination and a local gathering hub.
Drawing from the region’s vernacular architecture, the design reinterprets the thick walls, high ceilings, and archways found in Marfa’s historic buildings. Each structure is crafted to respond to natural light, shadow, and scale—allowing art, people, and architecture to coexist in a continuously shifting atmosphere throughout the day. The result is a dynamic public environment where architecture becomes a bridge between communities, art, and time.
Drawing from the region’s vernacular architecture, the design reinterprets the thick walls, high ceilings, and archways found in Marfa’s historic buildings. Each structure is crafted to respond to natural light, shadow, and scale—allowing art, people, and architecture to coexist in a continuously shifting atmosphere throughout the day. The result is a dynamic public environment where architecture becomes a bridge between communities, art, and time.