# Umbrella Architecture Abri No 177 by Ozcollective Is An Architectural Cluster of Parapluie By Bianca | Published 2009-04-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abri-no-177-by-ozcollective-umbrella References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/20835/) & [ozcollective](http://ozcollective.com/www/index.php) Abri no 177 is an [umbrella art creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella) by Ozcollective, a Paris-based group of architects who use these rain shields for public expression. The group met as freshman at [l'Ecole Sp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-rescue-stretcher)éciale d'Architecture in Paris, and although their [cluster of parapluie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy) 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*? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Star-Shaped Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-archipelagic-void.md) - [Bamboo Parasol Community Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapmi-center.md) - [Branch-Like Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghsan.md) - [Artist-Designed Umbrella Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain-artist-series.md) - [Eucalyptus Wood Curved Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-pavilion.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Artful Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchid-pavilion.md)