The Pabellón de la Navegación, an architectural masterpiece by Sevillian Guillermo Vázquez Consuegra, was built for the 1992 Universal Exposition in Sevilla. Initially conceived as a center for scientific expeditions, discoveries and naval technology for the 1992 Exposition, the Pabellón de la Navegación was transformed into a museum about Atlantic navigation in 2012.
The structure sits at the edge of the river, facing the heart of Seville. The building unfolds into two parallel pieces that form a street inside: a large exhibition hall, whose interior void allows for peripheral movement through ramps and galleries, and a smaller service piece.
The building's facade facing the river is supported by robust pillars and features a wide platform that serves as a balcony-viewpoint. Supported on this balcony, five prismatic glass lucarnes are aligned to illuminate the interior of the Pabellón with natural light.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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