Sunset, a food market that reinterprets the essence of the Mediterranean in California
Year
2025
Location
Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles
Typology
Area
1000
A meeting place for cultures, flavors, and the city
The Brief
The project proposes transforming a prime lot on Sunset Boulevard into a contemporary food market that combines fresh produce, international cuisines, and dining spaces. The idea is to reinterpret the spirit of European markets within the context of the California lifestyle, creating a social and multicultural destination.
The challenge is to organize a large-scale culinary program—food stalls, kitchens, dining areas, and terraces—within a recognizable architectural structure that is accessible and connected to the urban flow of Los Angeles. The goal is to create a flexible, bright, and vibrant space that appeals to both locals and visitors.
Project Scope
The architecture of Boqueria Sunset is conceived as a large gastronomic space open to the city. The long facade allows for the design of a spacious, open entrance that connects the interior to the vibrant atmosphere of Sunset Boulevard. The design organizes its various functions through a main volume that houses the food stalls and kitchens, complemented by outdoor terraces and flexible spaces for workshops, tastings, and events.
The interior is structured around an orderly arrangement of scalable modules, capable of accommodating both fresh produce and specialty food sections. This system provides versatility and allows for the incorporation of diverse cuisines without sacrificing visual coherence. The warm, Mediterranean materials are reinterpreted to blend into the Californian setting, creating a bright, social, and contemporary atmosphere.
The project aims to create an iconic destination on Sunset Boulevard, where the market, dining, and urban life converge in a dynamic space that reinforces Los Angeles’ multicultural identity.
A contemporary market that blends Mediterranean tradition with Californian energy.
Ujo+partners developed the conceptual design and technical plans, and continues to oversee the project’s progress to ensure that the construction remains consistent with the original architectural vision.
