17/06/2026
INTRODUCING LILY – An Invitation to Linger //
“Traditional canopies can be quite formal, with four corners and a large, square roof. The goal was to create a canopy that could support informal use of urban and park spaces while simultaneously creating shelter and a sense of intimacy, much like being beneath a tree. For Nørrebro Gathers at the Field, we needed something lighter, smaller, and more understated. Together with HITSA, we created LILY – a shelter scaled to fit even relatively small urban spaces,” says Sune Oslev, Partner at MASU Planning and creator of LILY.
Named after the water plant, LILY is a collaboration between HITSA and MASU Planning. The round-roof canopy offers more than just shelter from the rain or shade from the sun. It creates a sense of place and invites people to linger. It can be used on its own or combined to encourage informal stays in the park, courtyard, playground, or on the beach.
Available in two sizes, LILY features an asymmetrically positioned column formed from four sturdy tubes that radiate like veins beneath a giant leaf, evoking associations with organic and botanical forms.
Find out more about the LILY Shelter at HITSA → https://hitsa.com/products/lily-shelter/
Photographs by Torben Eskerod
