The Metropol Parasol

Metropol Parasol is a wooden structure located at La

Encarnación square, in the old quarter of Seville, Spain.
Metropol’s interweaving waffle-like wooden panels rise from concrete base
reinforced with steel, which are positioned in such a way to architecturally
form canopies and walkways below the parasols. Metropol Parasol was
given this contemporary organic design to explore the potential that
the Plaza de la Encarnacion becomes the new fashionable, modern-day
urban center. The Metropol Parasol’s function as a unique organic urban
space within the crowded and dense fabric of the medieval city center of
Seville allows for a variety of activities to be performed. The exceedingly
developed infrastructure aids in triggering the movement at the square,
thus transforming it into a hive of activity – a social and cultural hub where
both residents, visitors and tourists can gather under the architecturally
motivating ‘crown-like waffle
Also The Metropol Parasol scheme with its imposing timber structure
offers a range of attractions and amenities to be used by the public. Such
functions include an archaeological museum, a farmers market, an elevated
plaza, and multiple bars and restaurants underneath and inside the
parasols, as well as a panorama terrace on the upper level of the parasols.
Realized as one of the largest and most innovative bonded timber-
constructions with a polyurethane coating, the parasols grow out of the
archaeological excavation site into a contemporary landmark, thus defining
a distinctive relationship between the historical medieval city and the
contemporary city beat! Metropol Parasols mix-used multicultural program
sets off a dynamic development for culture and commerce in the heart of
Seville and beyond.