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The ‘Church Walk’ market is a design proposal for Old Aberdeen that aims to highlight the area’s unique features, such as narrow lanes, and breathe fresh life into the Historic Heart of the High Street. The new strategy attempts to emphasise accessibility, functionality, and preservation while remaining respectful of the site’s existing B-listed church. The proposed addition stands out since it is separated from the existing by a glass box; yet, the rest of the concept follows the church’s grid and keeps the same height and colour palette. With only minor design changes to the extension, the distinction between modern and historic is evident; whoever, that relationship nevertheless demonstrates that new and old may coexist harmoniously. This idea is critical to the area because of the flowing floors within, the fully accessible routes inside and outdoors, and the capacity of the space to be altered to people’s requirements, as well as the existing lack of markets.