400 Red Umbrellas Suspend Over a Mall in Talca City
Tisah Tucknott — July 1, 2009 — Unique
References: archdaily
The sight of 400 red suspended umbrellas could almost look like the lanterns that are displayed in Asian festivals. A mall in the city of Talca was adorned with this rainproof roof to create a visual impression of the people who live in a quiet and more or less unknown city.
Could we be seeing more of this competitive nature from smaller cities as they strive for recognition in this world?
Implications - Not only is this interesting design effective and functional, but it also serves as a beautiful art piece. It definitely proves that urban infrastructure can be visually vibrant while also being fully functional.
Could we be seeing more of this competitive nature from smaller cities as they strive for recognition in this world?
Implications - Not only is this interesting design effective and functional, but it also serves as a beautiful art piece. It definitely proves that urban infrastructure can be visually vibrant while also being fully functional.
Trend Themes
1. Suspended Umbrella Roofs - The use of suspended umbrellas as a form of rainproof roofing for art and functional purposes.
2. Hybrid Art and Infrastructure - The combination of both visually vibrant art and fully functional urban infrastructure.
3. Competitive City Branding - The use of creative and eye-catching architectural designs to promote recognition and tourism for smaller cities.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture companies can integrate this creative design approach to provide visually vibrant urban infrastructure for their clients.
2. Tourism - Tourism industries can capitalize on this trend as travelers are drawn to unique and Instagram-worthy architectural designs in lesser-known cities.
3. Art and Design - Art and design industries can collaborate with urban planners and architects to create hybrid art and infrastructure designs that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes.
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