Metropol Parasol / J. Mayer H + Arup
The destruction of the Mercado de la Encarnacion in Seville left a huge void in the urban character of the city center which remained unfilled for over thirty years. The market enriched the city with life, and with its absence, the vitality of the Plaza de la Encarnacion was soon challenged by the negative implications of economic downturn. In April of 2011, Jürgen Mayer H and Arup teamed to complete their solution for Seville’s central square – an architecture that brings a contemporary spirit to such a historical and traditional space. Entitled Metropol Parasol, the massive timber structure (which is one of the largest timber structures built in the world) draws residents and visitors back to the city center as its striking aesthetic provides a variety of markets and restaurants bounded by the dynamic shape of the parasols. We enjoyed the video as it illustrates the impact architecture can bring economically and socially to enrich even one of the most established city centers in the world. The ability for the design team to look toward the future allows Seville to preserve its historic cultural prowress while not limiting itself for future greatness. Special thanks to Marina from Arup for sharing the video with us!
Check out more images of the project after the break, and be sure to read our previous coverage on the project.
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7:42 PM Jan 24th
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7:47 PM Jan 24th
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7:50 PM Jan 24th
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7:57 PM Jan 24th
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8:00 PM Jan 24th
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8:03 PM Jan 24th
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8:20 PM Jan 24th
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2:58 AM Jan 25th
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6:00 AM Jan 25th
The Metropol Parasol in Sevilla's city centre shows the impact architecture can bring economically and socially http://t.co/FizkdZRu
6:16 AM Jan 25th
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10:44 AM Jan 25th
Metropol Parasol Seviļā – viena no savdabīgākajām un iespaidīgākajām pagājušā gada būvēm pasaulē – http://t.co/5USPhWcX >
1:12 PM Jan 25th
Metropol Parasol, Sevilla kentindeki Mercado de la Encarnacion'daki hayatı nasıl değiştirdi? http://t.co/fV9S0E4H
1:22 AM Jan 27th
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3:56 AM Jan 28th
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12:16 PM Jan 29th
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