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Metrosol Parasol

The idea is to represent solid shapes as linear as a linear approximation to that shape. It is like when mathematicians use are to approximate the area of a

The structure consists of six parasols in the form of giant mushrooms, whose design is inspired by the vaults of the Cathedral of Seville and the fiscus trees in the nearby Plaza de Cristo de Burgos. The Seta's are organized in four levels. The underground level (Level 0) houses the Antiquarian, where Roman and Moorish remains discovered on site are displayed in a museum. Level 1 (street level) is the Central Market. The roof of Level 1 is the surfaceof the open-air public plaza, shaded by the wooden parasols above and designed for public events. Levels 2 and 3 are the two stages of the panoramic terraces (including a restaurant), offering a view of the city centre.

I like how the parasol looks like it is made out of 2D sheets which are stacked and creating a 3D look. Also, what I like about this structure is that it has a lot of tourist attractions due to the complex architecture. It has a simplistic contour shape which I would like to explore.