Metropol Parasol: Above the city

Pedro Kok visits the Metropol Parasol by Jürgen Mayer H., an urban project that has given new life to a deserted parcel in Seville.

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Section
Video
Author
Pedro Kok
Published
10 May 2011
Location
Seville

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