Giant Rainbow Hued Umbrellas Pop Up in Spain!

Posted By Diane Pham On August 1, 2011 @ 7:02 pm In Architecture,carousel showcase,gallery | 1 Comment

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Residents of Spain no longer have to travel all the way to its beaches to sit under colorful umbrellas. ParedesPino Arquitectos ^[6] were commissioned by the city of Cordoba to create a unique installation that would provide an incredible public space for play and local commerce, while creating a more concise connection between the neighborhoods, the central railway station and urban areas. Designed as a beautiful array of multi-colored sunshades set across a 128,000 sq ft space, the Centro Abierto de Actividades Ciudadanas (CAAC) project not only provides ample shade during the day, but also an enchanting light at night. And in true umbrella form, each aids in helping the city to cope with water issues ^[7], allowing for drainage inside.

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Each umbrella has been prefabricated and varies in both height and diameter. Moreover, by equipping each umbrella with a light ^[8], the space can be occupied at all hours,  avoiding the plight that often comes with parks of this size when night falls. Instead, the illumination ^[8] activates a completely different experience as compared to the day, but remains equally as charming and secure.

Opened just a few months ago, this new square has become a major draw to both locals and tourists alike. The sunshade arrangement across the vast space is an incredible play of both shadow and light, creating a dynamic city center accessible to everyone.

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