Beyond Blueprints - Seville

OVERVIEW

Discover some of the high-profile, now-iconic buildings that transformed the skyline of Seville and pushed the boundaries of design. An architectural expert guide will elaborate on the buildings’ advanced technologies and present a rare insider’s perspective of their construction. You will first focus on Las Setas, a collection of dramatic mushroom-shaped parasols with a 5th-level viewpoint that offers an unobstructed 360° panorama of Seville. Few modern structures are quite so stunning to behold. Its cutting-edge design is patterned after the vaulted ceiling of the Seville Cathedral, your next stop. The guide will explain some of the reasons that UNESCO declared the cathedral, together with the Alcázar, a World Heritage site. When completed in 2015, the Sevilla Tower made its mark on the skyline, as it rises majestically 37 floors above Cartuja Island. This mixed-use icon revitalized the urban riverfront where the World’s Fair was held in 1992.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Follow an architectural expert through two cutting-edge icons for an insider’s perspective.
• Discover how architects overcame the design challenges in both structures.
• See how the 16th-century Seville Cathedral inspired the design of the modern Las Setas.
• Gain an understanding of how modern architecture has transformed the face of Seville.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.