可有機組合的稜形花盆
Prism Planters by The Principals stack up into arches and pyramids
這些多方位的金屬花盆由布魯克林的Principals工作室設計，它們可以堆在一起，創造出一座“模塊化的垂直花園”。
稜形花盆由鋁板材或鏽鋼板製成，這些板材被摺疊成三角形以形成容器。
These faceted metal plant pots by Brooklyn studio The Principals can be piled up to create a "modular vertical garden".
The Prism Planters are made from sheets of aluminium or pre-rusted steel, which are folded into triangles to form a container.
這些花盆可以堆在一起，排列成不同的形態，為植物的生長留出空間。
Principals工作室主管Drew Seskunas告訴Dezeen的記者說：“稜形花盆是一種模塊化的垂直花園系統，它可以創造出高成本效益的綠色牆壁，並且易於定製設計。”
The vessels tessellate together, so the pots can be stacked together in different arrangements, leaving spaces for plants to grow from their tops.
"Prism Planters are a modular vertical garden system that can create cost-efficient green walls and easily customisable designs," The Principals director Drew Seskunas told Dezeen.
稜形花盆的設計來源於模塊化的建構主義，這是一種基於重複元素的雕塑風格，在20世紀五六十年代盛行。美國雕塑家Erwin Hauer和Norman Carlberg是其主要支持者之一。
金屬板材經過激光切割後，再經過鈑金機床摺疊，最後鉚接在一起。為方便運輸，也可以進行平裝。
組裝好後，裡面會留下一個三角形的縫隙，為一個六英寸高（15釐米）的盆栽提供空間。同時下面會形成排水系統。
The design is based on modular constructivism – a style of sculpture based on repetitive elements that grew in the 1950s and 60s. American sculptures Erwin Hauer and Norman Carlberg were among its key proponents.
Each is fabricated by laser-cutting the metal, which is then folded by a press-brake and riveted together, or flat-packed for easy transportation.
Once assembled, a triangular gap is left inside to provide room for a six-inch-tall (15-centimetre) plant pot and a drainage system for water underneath.
Seskunas說：“我想用一種既耐用又能感覺輕盈的材料，它們可以形成系統的幾何圖形。陽極氧化鋁材的塗層非常耐用，通常用於定製的門框和窗框，它暗示著堅固的金屬。”
他繼續說：“我認為這非常有趣，顛覆了它作為人造成品的正常用途，取而代之的是一個摺疊的空心容器。”
這些花盆可以通過小的三角形角水平或垂直地連接在一起，然後用螺母和螺栓固定。當綠色植物從結構頂部長出時，它與金屬材料會形成非常鮮明的對比。”
這種花盆有多種表面可供選擇，包括啞光黑，鏡面金和銀，以及刷飾金和銀。
"I wanted to use a material that was both super durable but could feel light and accentuate the faceted geometry of the system," said Seskunas. "Anodised aluminium sheeting is an extremely durable finish commonly used for custom doors and window frames to imply solid metal."
"I thought it would interesting to subvert its normal use as a faux finish and instead play with it as a folded hollow vessel," he continued.
The pots can be connected together both horizontally and vertically via small triangular corners, fixed with wing nuts and bolts. As greenery spills out over the top of the structure, it provides a contrast to the metallic material.
A variety of finishes are available, including matte black, mirrored gold and silver, or brushed gold and silver.
金屬的罐子可以在室外使用，但它們同樣適用於室內。
Seskunas說：“這套花盆非常簡單，任何人都可以輕鬆上手，尤其是城市環境，垂直花園可以有效地利用有限的空間，同時為城市景觀增添急需的綠色植物。”
Metal was chosen so the pots can be used outside, but they are equally suitable for indoors.
"The system is simple enough for anyone to use, but geared specifically towards urban environments where vertical gardens make efficient use of limited space, while adding much needed greenery to the urban landscape," Seskunas said.
這些花盆去年在布魯克林創意中心的庭院中被堆垛成金字塔結構首次亮相，隨後在布朗克斯河藝術中心（Bronx River Arts Center）做了類似的展覽。
它們最近還被用來在今年的紐約設計週期間堆疊成一個拱形裝置，還被達拉斯Tenoversix商店櫥窗中用作特寫，同時還成為紐約時尚品牌Nomia2019年春夏秀的一部分。
The planters were first unveiled last year as a pyramid structure in the courtyard of Brooklyn creative venue A/D/O, followed by a similar presentation at the Bronx River Arts Center.
They were more recently used to create an arch installation during New York's design week earlier this year, and are set to feature in the window of the Tenoversix store in Dallas, as well as part of New York fashion brand Nomia's Spring Summer 2019 show.
許多設計師和建築師在設計中也參考了這個簡單的的花盆。
該花盆的最新版本有Chen Chen和kay williams的堆疊系統，的底部有一個隱藏的盤子。還有丹麥建築公司COBE以自己的一座建築為基礎設計的陶瓷系列。
Principals工作室成立於2012年，其總部設立在布魯克林的威廉斯堡街區。
他們自稱為“反紀律”設計工作室，該工作室承擔了多種多樣的工程項目。如布魯克林服裝店和唱片店的傢俱，還有為婦女設計的毯子。
攝影：Dan McMahon
A number of designers and architects have also taken on the task of reinterpreting the humble plant pot.
Recent versions include a stacked system by Chen Chen and Kai Williams that has a hidden saucers at its base, and a ceramic collection that Danish architecture firm COBE based on one of its own building.
The Principals was founded in 2012, and is based in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighbourhood.
Describing itself as an "anti-disciplinary" design studio, it undertakes a wide-range of projects, with examples such as furniture for a Brooklyn clothing and record store, and an installation for a blanket designed for women to have sex while on their period.
Photography is by Dan McMahon.
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