Our online store features an architectural guide to Spain - the first publication in the architectourism series by Bartosz Haduch and Michal Haduch of the NArchitekTURA design group. The journey the authors invite readers on covers about three hundred pages, and the individual projects are divided functionally, geographically, with addresses and GPS coordinates. Dreaming of your next vacation, we invite you to a virtual review of selected realizations from sunny Andalusia. For more "architectural" travel in Spain, see "architectourism 01. SPAIN".[info].
Metropol Parasol
Metropol Parasol, Seville, 2011, design: by J. MAYER H.
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In Seville, on the plaza de la Encarnación stands this - the Metropol Parasol, also known as the Seville Mushrooms(Setas de Sevilla). The sculpted, openwork structure made of wood and concrete houses a commercial space, archaeological museum, bars and restaurants on the lower part, and a viewpoint on the upper terrace.
Alamillo Bridge
Puente del Alamillo, Seville, 1992, designed by Santiago Calatrava
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The impressive suspension bridge over the Guadalquivir River was built to connect the island of La Cartuja, where the 1992 Expo was held, to the city.
CaixaForum
CaixaForum, Seville, 2017, proj.: Vázquez Consuegra
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Seville's art and culture center is located right next to the Torre Sevilla skyscraper designed by César Pelli. The exhibition spaces and auditorium are located in the underground part of the building.
Triana Ceramics Center
Centro Cerámica Triana, Seville, 2014, proj.: AF6 Arquitectos
© Jesús Granada
The project by architects from AF6 Arquitectos involved the conversion of a former ceramics factory into an exhibition and interpretation center. It is now a place where history meets modernity.
Nasrid Wall
Muralla Nazarí en el Alto Albaicín, Granada, 2006, proj.: Antonio Jimenez Torrecillas Arquitecto
© Nico Salto Del Giorgio
The completed architectural intervention closes a gap in the historic Moorish wall. Allowing passage to the other side, the gate also allows shelter inside the wall. Unfortunately, the place, which for some is a space for contemplating architecture, for others is an area for taking care of physiological needs.
CAAC
Centro Abierto de Actividades Ciudadanas CAAC, Córdoba, 2010, proj.: Paredes Pino Arquitectos
© Juanca Lagares
The large-scale installation is composed of circular, prefabricated elements of varying diameters. Covered with colorful umbrellas, the plaza creates a shaded space that provides shelter on hot summer days.
Palace of Justice
Palacio de Justicia, Córdoba, 2017, pro: Mecanoo & Ayesa
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Córdoba's courthouse is inspired by the city's Moorish history. The massive edifice is broken by interior patios and openwork ceramics on the facade.
And you, what Spanish cities do you recommend for an architectural vacation?
