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| Metropol Parasol : Largest Wood Structure in the World |
A waffle like structure in the middle of Seville, Spain. Looks strange and alien like at first glance - but I think it's pretty awesome. The amount of work that went into creating it and designing it must have been insane!
Project : Metropol Parasol
Redevelopment of Plaza de la Encarnacion, Seville, Spain
Function : archeological site, farmers market, elevated plaza, multiple bars and restaurants
Site area : 18,000 square meters
Building area : 5,000 square meters
Total floor Area : 12,670 square meters
Number of floors : 4
Height of the building : 28.50 meters
Structure : concrete, timber and steel
Principal Exterior : timber and granite
Principal interior material : concrete, granite and steel
Designing period : 2004-2005
Construction period : 2005-2011
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