metropol parasol

[Artur V. Cordeiro]

olá!

in case you are interested about it:

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/13802/j-mayer-h-architects-metropol-parasol-now-complete.html

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ArturVasconcelosCordeiro

[TaffGoch]

Holy moly!

 

(More photos, at the link provided.)

 

-Taff

[homespun]

     Rising up out of the ground like giant metallic mushrooms, the organic curves and ballooning forms of these 'parasols' contrast with the more mundane rectangles surrounding this former parking lot in Seville.  Visualised as a thriving commercial centre where contemporary urban commerce and tourism sit side by side with the town's ancient archaeological remains, the new development, Seville Parasol, is intended to revitalise an uninspiring area of the city.  The liquid-like curves of the design are very much in the tradition of avant-garde artists, from Gaudi's Parc Guell in Barcelona to architect Santiago Calatrava's Planetarium in Valencia. The general feel of the designs were inspired by the city of Seville itself – vaulted church interiors, Moorish ornament, such as Andalusian grilles, and large sprawling trees.  Although the interlinked mushrooms in the final concept seem like an amorphous blob, they are actually designed on four levels. The museum connected with the Roman excavation is in the basement with an entrance in the thickest parasol column, and a large stairway leading up to street level. The air-conditioned, covered market is on the ground floor at street level, and above this is an elevated plaza with bars and restaurants, where people can watch a concert, play or sporting event.

Video Clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKuKbmmXEdQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ktoOjpE33Y&feature=related 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBm5UUWrKG4&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWOc8DgxAP4&feature=related

                          Dan

[homespun]

     I did some more investigating as the "Metropol Parasol" reminded me of something I had seen before called "sliceforms" which several people have been playing around with and as inspired by a book by John Sharp.  I have attached a few representative pictures.

                                                               Dan

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From: homespun

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Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 7:58 PM

Subject: Re: metropol parasol - MORE

 

[TaffGoch]

I'd seen 'em, but didn't know the term, "sliceform."

I took my old "gravity well" SketchUp model, and did an "intersection" with an "egg-crate."

Verdict: SketchUp makes sliceforms easy!

Thanks, Dan,

-Taff

[homespun]

Taff:   I wrote to John Sharp, the author of those books on "sliceforms", and already an email friend, and he replied:

 

Thanks, Dan - This is a fantastic building. It's great to see such a beautiful form, never mind the Sliceform aspect.  There was an article in the newpaper at the weekend.  See:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2011/mar/27/metropol-parasol-seville-mayer-review/print
What's amazing is that it is held together by glue!
I didn't invent Sliceforms, but I do seem to have had an impact with my books. The name is used all over the web and although it is a technique that has been used by archtects and other modellers, I would like to know how much I have influenced such designs.  Keep in touch----  John S.

----- Original Message -----

From: TaffGoch

To: geodes...@googlegroups.com

Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 10:19 PM

Subject: Re: metropol parasol

[Artur V. Cordeiro]

and now the parasol full of people!

http://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/magic-mushrooms/

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ArturVasconcelosCordeiro