Abri no 177 is an umbrella art creation by Ozcollective, a Paris-based group of architects who use these rain shields for public expression.
The group met as freshman at l'Ecole Spéciale d'Architecture in Paris, and although their cluster of parapluie look like a work of art, the group insists they are architects before artists.
"The first step to understand the Abri No.177 stands in its name," Alexandre Pachiaudi, a member of Ozcollective, says. "In French, Abri means shelter. We developed this project around this idea. The umbrella was chosen as the main material for the project because it is a fascinating manufactured object with plenty of evocating meaning. It is one of the most tiny and delicate shelters a human can ever use. We tried to create something between the roundness of a human breast and the agressivity of a hedgehog."
The gallery shows a few of pictures of Abri No.177 by Ozcollective. Do you see the agressivity?
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Umbrella Art
- Creating public art installations using umbrellas as the main material can capture the attention of passersby and provide a unique visual experience.
- Shelter Design
- Incorporating manufactured objects in shelter designs, such as umbrellas, can provide cost-effective and visually appealing alternatives to traditional materials.
- Architectural Clusters
- Designing architectural clusters that incorporate unique and unexpected materials, like umbrellas, can create a whimsical and attention-grabbing environment.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architects can explore incorporating unique materials, like umbrellas, into their designs to create more visually appealing and innovative buildings.
- Art Installations
- Artists can explore using umbrellas as the main material in public art installations to create unique and memorable visual experiences.
- Outdoor Design
- Outdoor designers can incorporate umbrellas into their designs to provide cost-effective and visually interesting shelter options for parks, public spaces, and other outdoor environments.
