Metropol Parasol in Spain

The Metropol Parasol, popularly known as mushrooms instead of the incarnation is a wooden structure with two concrete columns that host access elevators watchtower that is located in the central square of the incarnation of the city Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Its dimensions are 150 x 70 meters and a height of approximately 26 meters, it was the winning project of the competition opened by the Seville City Hall to complete the rehabilitation of the place where it is located, its designer is the Berlin architect Jürgen Mayer. The structure consists of six large umbrella shaped mushrooms, whose design was inspired by the domes of the Cathedral of Seville and ficus close up of Christ Burgos (Plaza del Cristo de Burgos).

There are five levels. The upper level hosts a panoramic viewpoint and flat form of observation. Inside the central parasols, 22 meters high, there is a tapas restaurant and event space. Under umbrellas is a high place, shaded and clear (Main Square), designed to accommodate different events. On the ground floor is the current market of the incarnation, with shops and restaurants. Finally, the basement houses the Antiquarium Museum, which showcases the archaeological remains found in this place. This Antiquarium was designed by Sevillian architect Felipe Gonzalez Palomino, who was involved in the overall management of the project.