Metropol Parasol in Seville
This gigantic construction consists of six huge mother umbrellas that provide shade to the Encarnación square located in Seville, Spain.n
More than 3 thousand nodes connected to pure wood are intersected.
The Metropol Parasol in Seville, is considered as the largest wooden construction in the world.
Here I work the architect Jürgen Mayer H to realize the design that later went on to be awarded.n
This whole project is based on the construction of six giant structures shaped like parasols made of wood that give the square of the Incarnation all the necessary protection for an archaeological site. The parasols have in themselves a form of lattice wood with the shape of fungus and thanks to this and the position of the sun creates a pleasant effect of a set of shadows that move continuously throughout the day.n
Regarding its structure, it consists of a total of four permeable interlaced levels: the first is a basement with a platform to see the entire archaeology around, the second is a market of 2,155 square meters of area and also with a square mounted on top for performances and shows, the third is a restaurant and finally, a public terrace with panoramic views of what is the old town of Seville.n
To create this unique structure, it was decided, after several experimental investigations to determine to use a type of micro laminated wood called Kerto. That in its structure consists of thick sheets of 3 mm glued that offer much higher resistance than the cutting of solid wood. This wood is protected from elements with a polyurethane coating completely waterproof.n
In the interior structure and what it provides and would become all the main support after its materials are the vital connecting nodes. This is crucial for the behavior of the Metropol Parasol that consist of what are the 3 thousand connecting nodes in the intersections found in the wood elements. All this has glued for a quick but resistant assembly.n
In this project the hot weather is a challenge to make connections.
The success of this entire project was the result of a design team composed of architects, civil engineers, fire prevention specialists and timber contractors.