For the urbanShed design contest, in which designers had to rethink New York City's (less than visually appealing) sidewalk sheds, designer Young-Hwan Choi created the NYC Urban Umbrella concept. He won.
Choi's NYC Urban Umbrella concept offers beautiful replacements for the old plywood, beams and bolted sheds on the city's pavements. Not only do the urban umbrella designs offer sustainable protection for pedestrians, they are also vibrant and colorful, enhancing the city's aesthetics.
Implications - Mayor Bloomberg even went as far as to agree that this public pavement umbrella design is very practical for building owners. This design truly is beneficial for both pedestrians and building owners alike.
What's Driving This Trend
- Colorful Pavement Umbrellas
- Pavement umbrellas are gaining popularity as a new way to enhance the city's aesthetics.
- Sustainable Sidewalk Shelters
- There is a growing demand for sustainable and visually appealing sidewalk shelters in urban areas.
- Revamping Public Spaces
- Designers are creating innovative solutions to revamp public spaces in cities.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Architects can take inspiration from the NYC Urban Umbrella concept to design sustainable and visually appealing sidewalk shelters.
- Urban Planning
- Urban planners can incorporate pavement umbrellas and other similar designs to revamp public spaces in urban areas.
- Real Estate Development
- Pavement umbrellas can add a unique selling point for real estate developers who want to enhance the aesthetics of their properties and also offer practical value to pedestrians.
