Supermarket in San José

Overview

The Supermarket in San José occupies the ground floor of an existing building next to the railway line. It reuses the structure and adapts to the dynamics of a highly mobile urban setting, with bus terminals, schools and a diverse population constantly on the move.

The programme organises shelving aisles, a café, fruit and vegetables, butcher, pharmacy and offices along a clear, continuous route. Entrances are wide and the internal circulation makes orientation easy. Natural light is combined with low-energy fixtures. Cold rooms and logistics areas are placed along a rear axis that does not interfere with the sales floor. The existing structure is fully reused, which extends its service life and reduces the environmental impact of the intervention.

The 4,000 m² supermarket works as a meeting and supply point in central San José, adapted to the context of the city.