The redevelopment of Plaza de la Encarnacion in Seville, has resulted in this monstrosity, the largest wooden structure in the world. The “Metropol Parasol” scheme offers an archaeological museum, a farmers market, an elevated plaza, multiple bars and restaurants underneath and inside the parasols, as well as a panorama terrace on the very top of the parasols. Realised 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, defining a unique relationship between the historical and the contemporary city. See: J.Mayer H.
Images: Fernando Alda and David Franck
