Umbrella Crate Stall

Umbrella Crate Stall

Adaptable market design solutions for informal markets

About the Project

The umbrella crate stall is inspired by informal markets in urban areas. In these markets, through adaptive reuse, people design and create their own trading spaces within the umbrella. This project is built on the existing knowledge of these informal structures and the value they bring to urban spaces. It is a design that builds on this value employing crates as adaptable compartments around the profile of the umbrella creating a unique experience for both traders and customers while improving the outlook of open-air markets in city.

Sample 1: 16 Baskets
Sample 2: 20 Baskets

The Umbrella Crate Stall is an innovative market stand. It features a circular arrangement of crates around a central umbrella. With a diameter just under 1.5 meters, the stall is mounted on wheels for easy mobility. The crates, which are repurposed baskets, pivot on a tubular structure, allowing vendors to effectively display their products at multiple angles.

The well-thought-out design is notable for its streamlined manufacturing process, minimizing intermediate steps. It incorporates various elements to optimize manufacturing, using steel, a commonly used material in the industry, to enable easy reproduction.

Design Variations

Sample 1: 16 Baskets

Sample 1: 16 Baskets

Ground Area: 2.1m²

Sample 2: 20 Baskets

Sample 2: 20 Baskets

Ground Area: 2.1m²

Prototype

Sample 1: 16 Baskets
Sample 2: 16 Baskets

Meet the Designer

Paul Yakubu

Paul Yakubu

Architectural Designer

He is a Designer and Writer who explores the intersections of art stories, products, scenes, and spaces in architecture. Currently, he is developing an artistic scheme that interrogates informal markets and utilizes environmental waste in the design of furniture, products, and architectural elements.