j. mayer h. architects: metropol parasol now complete

‘metropol parasol’ by j. mayer h. architects, seville, spain image © ignacio ysasi

designboom has been closely following the construction of j. mayer h. architects, ‘metropol parasol’, a project that is now complete. set to open on march 27th, the concrete and parasol structure will become an icon and urban center for seville, articulating the city as a cultural destination.

overall structure image © ignacio ysasi

the largely open-air volume houses a variety of programs, including a museum, farmers market, elevated plaza and restaurant, and is intended as a place that will activate the public square, making it attractive for both tourists and locals.

entrance image © angel vilches

a dense fabric of organically woven and undulating panels compose the space and starkly contrast the medieval environment that surrounds it. realized as one of the largest and most innovative timber constructions of our time, the parasols grow out of the archaeological site into a contemporary landmark and symbol that defines the integration of tradition and modernism. 

columns image © ignacio ysasi

underside of canopy images © ignacio ysasi

detail image © ignacio ysasi

intersecting parasols image © ignacio ysasi

viewing platform image © ignacio ysasi

aerial view of site image © fernando alda

floor plan / level 0 image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

floor plan image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

floor plan image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

floor plan image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

floor plan image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

diagram of roofimage courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

section image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

section image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

section image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

longitudinal section image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

longitudinal section image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

longitudinal section image courtesy of j. mayer h. architects