belgium-designed hulasol is a sun umbrella by day and an outdoor lamp by night

fleshing out the idea

hulasol evokes the memory of a pinwheel pirouetting against the breeze on the coast, with its color reminding the hue of the grainy sand. setting the eyes upon the top part of the umbrella, curved lines sprawl across the fabric, a reflection of zen and perfectionism through their undulating waves. the giant parasol may lull the attention of its viewers into its built, but the smart, durable, and foldable lamp transcends into a medium that calls upon features beyond its light.

designers peter mortelmans and lin bertels fleshed out the idea from amandus vanquaille’s nomad concept, which embodies membrane technology, during the five-year stint of their meticulous design process. ‘making this happen takes time, care, and expertise. for those who appreciate truly revolutionary furniture, there is no other way,’ says the designers. ‘peter handles our product development, where his passion for exploring new possibilities brings our design ideas to life. lin oversees textile confection and her strong organizational skills provide the direction for our buying and marketing. altogether, we combine our expertise and ambition to honor the excellence of belgian craft and innovation.’

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day and night function

a mood light by night and a sun umbrella by day, hulasol creates a breezy shade perfect for enjoying moments of serenity while its fabric cocoons its guests against harmful UV rays. when the night falls, hulasol transforms to suit the new mood, blasting gentle warm and white light, depending on the preference. accompanied by an intuitive smartphone app, the parasol-looking lamp gives users complete control over the lighting as they can program automated schedules to usher in transient lighting without the need to manually switch it.

the brand announces hulasol as a celebration of the moon and the sun. ‘hulasol brings the best of classic belgian design to the contemporary outdoor spaces you create. creatively engineered and artistically rendered, our exclusive design makes novel use of handcrafted materials to bring you luxurious comfort to cherish. whether you are entertaining guests or seeking blissful solitude, hulasol transforms your outdoor environment with truly innovative panache.’

hulasol is a sun umbrella by day

smart, creative, and foldable

hulasol’s patented folding mechanism makes a bold visual statement and challenges the traditional way of how sun umbrellas function. it folds away into a compact and organic shape with a beauty all of its own. it also offers the concept of relaxing in style. ‘create calming shade beneath azure skies or soothing illumination under the stars. whatever tranquil mood you seek from your outdoor space, hulasol’s unique versatility will surprise you. now you can enjoy your poolside, garden, or patio all year round, day or night,’ the brand writes.

created and conceived in belgium, hulasol reimagines how people interact with their surroundings. handcrafted from select materials, each umbrella creation blends artistry, technology, and functionality to create inviting and novel spaces for people to enjoy. ambient and cozy settings become a priority, the perfect catalyst for enriching people’s lives.

hulasol is an outdoor lamp by night