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MultiValve – extraordinary canopies from SHADEmakers

Many of our parasols such as the Giglio, Sirio and Poker are available with our optional MultiValve canopy system. The layered design provides much improved wind resistance and heat dissipation. The canopies, in our opinion, make for some of the most attractive parasols around, open or even closed!

 

The layered structure allows wind to pass through the canopy, greatly reducing any ‘sail’ effect to the point that parasols with MultiValve canopies can be used in previously inappropriate locations such as super yachts (see our maritime parasol, the Girasole Evolution). The layered structure also allows for any warm air that forms under the canopy to escape thus creating better ventilation on those warm days.

 

MultiValve canopies are available either in Solution Dyed Acrylic or Soltis Air fabrics. Soltis Air is a fabric by Ferrari whose Micro air technology provides a breathable yet water proof membrane.

MultiValve canopies are available with the following parasols: Arcobaleno, Giglio, Girasole Iroko, Girasole Evolution, Girasole Lusso, Poker, Quadrifoglio and Sirio

Tags: Arcobaleno, canopy, Giglio, Girasole Evolution, Girasole Iroko, Girasole Lusso, MultiValve, Poker, Quadrifoglio, sirio

SHADEmakers make and deliver a Girasole Iroko to NYC’s Bryant Park

Shademakers has just delivered a 3.5m octagonal Girasole Iroko parasol with a valence and custom printing. Bryant Park is a 9.5 acre park located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. After falling into decline in the 70s and 80s, the park had a major 4 year renovation, reopening in 1992. The reopened park is considered one of the signatures of the New York’s revival in the early 1990s and has since grown the nickname of “Town Square of Midtown” as a result of it being a very popular after work destination for nearby workers. The park is actually now the most densely occupied park in the world. Many events are held in the park including concerts, plays and a feature of the summer calendar is the “Piano in the Park” which brings some of the best pianists from across New York to play in the park. The new Girasole Iroko will provide shade to the pianists as they work their magic throughout the summers!

Here are some photos of the custom canopy prior to delivery and Bryant Park itself:

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- Update – Latest Photos from Bryant Park

Photos supplied by the Bryant Park Corporation – many thanks. Credits:

Event series: Piano in Bryant Park, May – October, every weekday at lunch, different performer every week.
Performer: Kuni Mikami
Photo: Julie Ember

Tags: Bryant Park, custom printing, Girasole Iroko, Installation, New York, park