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PhotograPhy by abigail gorden (hill); Courtesy of devin hill (sPaCe, Clothing, flag) Stop and shop (clockwise from left): Market at Casablanc is a sleek showcase of Boston-made goods, hosting dozens of local designers and artisans through- out its 8,000 square feet; wares by Boston brands Hungry Ghost Press and Steal Co.; founder Devin Hill; a flag bearing Market's logo. An executive director at J.P. Morgan by day, Devin Hill is used to betting on the market. But now, the serial entrepre- neur has another one to track: his newest venture, Market at Casablanc, an 8,000-square- foot loft featuring gallery space, a video recording studio, and a killer roof deck. The studio and pop-up concept also houses indepen- dent designers, who utilize the co-working space to collabo- rate and display their wares. Case in point: Market's One Love Fall Fashion Kickoff & Cocktail Party, on September 17, will find each in-house designer debuting their autumn creations. "We've definitely paid a lot of attention to the people we're bringing together in order to make the right blend," says Hill of his focus on fostering interaction between local artists, artisans, and designers. But Hill also aims to add the public to that equation via the project's common space, which showcases products and hosts fashion and video shoots. "I hope Market becomes an extremely popular place for people to hang out," says the 49-year-old. "I would say the best thing that could happen would be to have every brand in the place be a recognizable national or international brand." To Boston—and beyond! 169 Norfolk Ave.; casablanc.market . a new hybrid retail space brings local art and design together in one stunning setting. By Miranda Mccrea To markeT we go! 108 bostoncommon-magazine.com Space debut