Metropol Parasol

by Joan Carroll

Title

Metropol Parasol

Artist

Joan Carroll

Medium

Photograph - Digital Art

Description

In the midst of old buildings and narrow streets in Seville, Spain, sits the Metropol Parasol. It is a wooden structure located at La Encarnacion square, in the city's old quarter. It's a bit jarring to come upon after focusing on the traditional architecture of Seville! Dating from 2011, it is 490' X 230', with a height of 85'; it claims to be the largest wooden structure in the world. It was controversial in Seville due its appearance, but also the location, delays and cost overruns in. On the day of my visit, the upper levels were all closed so I could enjoy the street level view but not the rooftop view. The building is popularly known as Las Setas de la Encarnacion (Incarnacion's mushrooms). Since the 19th century, a market was located in the plaza, housed in a market building. The building was partially torn down in 1948 but the market itself remained until 1973, when the rest of the dilapidated building was finally torn down. The land remained dormant until 1990, when the city decided to construct underground parking with space for a market on top. However, in the midst of construction, ruins dating to Roman and Andalusian eras were discovered, and construction was frozen. In 2004 the city decided to attempt to develop the area again, and opened an international competition to solicit bids. Fast forward...this is the result.

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January 27th, 2015

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