funnel umbrella-stand

A slim and compact umbrella stand was designed to be used in shops and offices of small business owners that American Express supports.

With room for three umbrellas each, the square body blends seamlessly into the next when lined up with other umbrella stands of its kind. It comprises two parts, and water accumulated in the tray inside can be disposed of when the exterior is lifted. Using polystone mixed with powdered gypsum makes for a smooth appearance that fits in any environment while maintaining the heft and stability required of an umbrella stand.

The defining structural characteristic is the funnel-like shape of the holes that taper toward the base to secure the umbrellas. Longer, classic umbrellas are secured by their tips at the bottom of the stand. Folding umbrellas, on the other hand, are supported up top by the wide opening. Both classic and folding types may thus amicably cohabit in the same umbrella stand.

Client:American Express

Collaborator:Arata Nishikawa

Photographer:Tsunehiko Okazaki

2021.11

纤薄紧凑的伞架设计用于美国运通支持的小企业主的商店和办公室。

每个可容纳三把雨伞，当与其他同类伞架排列在一起时，方形主体可以无缝地融入下一个。它由两部分组成，内部托盘中积聚的水可以在外部抬起时处理掉。使用与粉状石膏混合的聚石使外观光滑，适合任何环境，同时保持伞架所需的重量和稳定性。

定义的结构特征是孔的漏斗状形状，这些孔朝向底座逐渐变细以固定雨伞。更长的经典雨伞通过支架底部的尖端固定。另一方面，折叠伞由宽大的开口支撑在顶部。因此，经典和折叠类型可以友好地同居在同一个伞架上。