Metropol Parasol Duvet Cover is a photograph by Joan Carroll which was uploaded on February 4th, 2015.
Metropol Parasol Duvet Cover
In the midst of old buildings and narrow streets in Seville, Spain, sits the Metropol Parasol. It is a wooden structure located at La Encarnacion... more
by Joan Carroll
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Metropol Parasol Duvet Cover
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Joan Carroll
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Photograph - Digital Art
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In the midst of old buildings and narrow streets in Seville, Spain, sits the Metropol Parasol. It is a wooden structure located at La Encarnacion square, in the city's old quarter. It's a bit jarring to come upon after focusing on the traditional architecture of Seville! Dating from 2011, it is 490' X 230', with a height of 85'; it claims to be the largest wooden structure in the world. It was controversial in Seville due its appearance, but also the location, delays and cost overruns in. On the day of my visit, the upper levels were all closed so I could enjoy the street level view but not the rooftop view. The building is popularly known as Las Setas de la Encarnacion (Incarnacion's mushrooms). Since the 19th century, a market was located in the plaza, housed in a market building. The building was partially torn down in 1948 but the market itself remained until 1973, when the rest of the dilapidated building was finally torn down. The land remained dormant until 1990, when the city decided to construct underground parking with space for a market on top. However, in the midst of construction, ruins dating to Roman and Andalusian eras were discovered, and construction was frozen. In 2004 the city decided to attempt to develop the area again, and opened an international competition to solicit bids. Fast forward...this is the result.
FIRST PLACE finish Duvet Cover contest, 2/27/15
FEATURED PHOTO, Loving the COLOR BLUE group, 2/9/15
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Comments (35)
Lexa Harpell
Ummm WOW, this is technically and aesthetically masterful Joan.! Your line up is perfectly positioned and that blue tonal range is an absolute excitement to the eyes! Ahh the creativeness of architecture with a contest always stirs the juices....
Kathy Braud
What a great way to showcase your abstract blue and cream art for a duvet. Great idea, Joan! L/f
Nikolyn McDonald
Beautiful flowing blue tones and lines and interesting shapes. Lots in this abstract for the imagination. Congratulations on your 1st place win in the recent Duvet Cover contest.