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6 - Metropol Parasol 2
6 - Metropol Parasol 2
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Introducrtion:
Metropol Parasol is a wooden structure located at La
Encarnación square, in the old quarter of Seville, Spain. It was
designed by the German architect Jürgen Mayer and
completed in April 2011.
It has dimensions of 150 by 70 metres (490 by 230 ft) and an
approximate height of 26 metres (85 ft) and claims to be the
largest wooden structure in the world. The building is
popularly known as Las Setas de la
Encarnación (Incarnation's mushrooms).
The sinuous structure is proposed to be a landmark in the middle of the old city fabric, while
serving as an observation deck to discover the upper level of the compact urban context, a new
view of the city.
‘‘the form of this building was inspired by the vaults of Seville's expansive cathedral – I
wanted to create a "cathedral without walls" that would be "democratic" – and also by
the handsome trees already in the square.’' Jürgen Mayer H
Location of the parasol on a macro scale
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location of the parasol on a micro scale
The parasol being located in the city center acts as a striking aesthetic that
draws residents and visitors back to the center of the city. It creates a very
huge socio-economic impact.
As seen in the map, a road passes through the parasol, this it provides more
involvement of the locals, and makes them travel through the structure on
daily Basis.
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Metropol Parasol – As an icon to the city of Seville:
The Parasol with the city as backdrop, ‘a stacking up of past, present and future, of
ruins, market, performance space and sky deck'. Photograph: Sergio Caro
It differs from others of its kind in that it is not a closed institution, locked at night, but a thing that
can be used at all times.
It is in the middle of a city, not on some industrial fringe straining for regeneration. It forms spaces
under and around it, in conjunction with other buildings, rather than standing aloof and alone. It
catches and holds views from side streets, and from inside the new structure looking out, and gives
them intensity through the extraordinariness of the structure.
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Accessibility and surroundings:
• There are many ways to approach a visit to this space. Visitors can choose simply to walk around the
site, view the city from the Mirador, or even use the space to host various types of public or private
events.
• Given its large size, its central location around the beautiful Jewish Quarter, and its great views of the
city, the Metropol Parasol provides a great venue to host many kinds of performances, presentations
and events. If interested in using this monument to host an event, more information can be found on
the official site.