Centro Comercial Torre Sevilla
Spain
One of the emblematic monuments of the city
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Centro Comercial Torre Sevilla, a site that represents the boldest leap into 21st-century urbanism for the city of Seville. Located on the Isla de la Cartuja, the site of the 1992 Universal Exposition, this complex…
Listen in the app2The Green Roofs — Engineering 13,000m² of Nature
One of the most ambitious features of Torre Sevilla is its extensive network of green roofs, covering a staggering 13,000 square meters. These 'cubiertas' are not merely decorative; they serve a critical function in the…
Listen in the app3Botanical Selection — Resilience and Native Flora
The 'paisajismo' or landscaping project at Torre Sevilla involved the planting of over 40,000 individual plants. A scholarly analysis of the botanical selection reveals a deep commitment to sustainability and local identity. …
Listen in the app4Water Management — The -4 Subterranean Reservoir
Below the vibrant shops and green walkways lies a hidden masterpiece of sustainable engineering: the water management system. All the water from rainfall and irrigation overflow is collected and channeled down to the fourth…
Listen in the app5The Tower — Pelli’s Vertical Landmark
Rising to a height of 181 meters, the Torre Sevilla is the tallest building in the city and a landmark for the entire region. Designed by César Pelli, the architect of the Petronas Towers, its elliptical form and…
Listen in the app6Public Interaction and Leisure — The Social Garden
The Centro Comercial Torre Sevilla is designed to be a 'Social Garden,' a place where the act of shopping is secondary to the experience of being in the space. The open-air layout and the integration of plazas foster a sense of…
Listen in the app7Closing
As our tour of the Torre Sevilla complex concludes, we are left with a vision of a future where architecture and nature are no longer in conflict. We have explored the 13,000 square meters of green roofs, analyzed the…
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What is Centro Comercial Torre Sevilla?
Centro Comercial Torre Sevilla is a place in Spain with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.3913, -6.0103 |
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