Nuffield College
Renovation of an historic water feature within a courtyard at Nuffield College, University of Oxford consisting of a 4 metre square pool with a central artistic sculpture and spraying jets, three per sculpture element.
Over the years, the feature had been added to and modified, but it had gradually fallen into disrepair. The College wanted to restore it to a contemporary level once more as part of extensive landscaping projects going on nearby.
As part of the renovation, four LED spotlights illuminate the underside of the sculpture. The base of the feature has been raised to form a sump to discretely house the display pump, new supply pipework and cabling. An overflow and automatic water top-up has been incorporated and a complete water treatment system in line with current requirements and guidelines installed within the basement of the nearby building.
A distinctive water feature to a state of the art sports facility, which offers a unique back drop.
Prominently sited to the forefront of the entrance to Leicester City FC Training Ground visitors are welcomed with an authentic visual impression of a wildlife scene that is symbolic of the club’s nickname, The Foxes, denoted from Leicestershire’s foxes and fox hunting history.
The spectacular scene, designed by sculptor Juliet Cursham, depicts a skulk of playfully animated foxes that are life-like and frozen in time as they clamber over rocks and splash around in a pool. In the centre, a trio of foxes are pursuing a fish that is leaping out of the water. The bronze foxes and fish are given life and movement by the playing water produced by a number of strategically placed water jets, and the still, large pool serves as a grand stage for their activities.
At dusk, advantageously placed LED lighting around the pool’s edge and submerged in the water shows the intricate workmanship, texture, and colour of the bronze sculptures, heightening the water feature’s visual intrigue and drama.
An imposing four tier water feature at Barton Square, Trafford Centre, a major attraction visited regularly by members of the public, which was constructed in 2008 and previously in an external location.
As part of a major transformation in Barton Square which included the erection of a permanent roof over the area, changing the location of the water feature into an internal space, the existing feature was decommissioned and refurbished.
To a large extent the feature remains unchanged with cleaning and repairing of the architectural elements addressed by the main contractor.
However, the aspect of the fountain changed in terms of visibility. As it can now be looked upon from above from the new first floor walkways it was considered prudent that the water movement should become more animated, with the aid of advancement in water jet components since the fountain was originally installed and varying activity in water behaviour, coupled with differing lighting techniques, stunning musical and light events can now be achieved.
The water feature is a refurbishment of a Grade 2 listed structure which is dedicated to the memory of those in service who gave their lives in the Great War 1914 – 1918.
A large fountain raised in the centre of an ornamental pond, with a number of sculpted figures. The central figure represents sacrifice; the dead youth at her feet and the inverted torch are emblematic of the sacrifice made by humanity in the Great War. At the corners of the fountain are cherubs holding dolphins.
There are raised pools at the foot of the central figure each with one ‘Vulcan’ jet.
The central figure is also illuminated via 4 warm white multi LED fountain lights.
The water feature is named ‘The Saltmarsh Pool’ which is located in a paved area.
The layout is based on the saltmarsh creeks found on the Essex coast and is a series of complex curved units with water flowing gently through a series of channels and pools.
Water enters the pool from two inlet positions which are designed to minimise visible water turbulence as the intended effect is for a gentle flow of shallow water through the pools and channels to the outlet. The water travels down over a series of four stepped levels with a small step down between each.
The feature on and off times are controlled via timers in the control panel which is located in a plant room in the basement area.
The 2014 RHS Flower Show garden “Positively Stoke-on-Trent” was designed and built by top London based company Bartholomew Landscaping in partnership with Stoke City Council – the same team that delivered last year’s roaring success, winning a Silver medal on their debut with their ‘Transformation garden’.
The “Positively Stoke-on-Trent” garden represented a city with a new clarity of purpose and new sources of energy. The garden’s clear lines, circuits, solar panels and high-tech materials, reflected the technological revolution. The glass pavilion reflected water, earth and air: the city’s emerging sustainable energy ambitions. The planting was inspired by nature’s re-colonisation of Stoke-on-Trent, reconnecting the city to nature and conveyed the message that Stoke-on-Trent is a dynamic and creative place of opportunity for all.
The Positively Stoke-on-Trent garden with its giant stainless steel and water arches with calming water pool was a fabulous contemporary design that made a great show piece.
A rectangular raised pool with approximate dimensions of 3m wide x 15m long with a water depth of 0.2m. Within the pool there are 7 sculptural trees which precipitate water pumped from the pool.
The water feature equipment and controls are located in a plant room space on the ground floor of the new Health Science building.
The sculptural trees are illuminated with colour changing LED lighting which is integrated with the controls for the external building lighting.
Fountain Restoration
Two traditional Victorian tiered fountains restored as part of Bradford Council’s Heritage Lottery Fund project “Parks for People” at Cliffe Castle Park, Keighley.
The long since neglected fountains have been restored to working order.
Each feature has its own dedicated display pumps, treatment systems, water top up with a shared control panel.
Pond Restoration
There is an existing pond structure which is to be demolished and re worked to provide a larger pond with a water depth of 400mm. Within the pond is to be a fountain with a height in the order of 2.5m. Adjacent to the pond there is to be a water holding tank constructed which will house the fountain display pump. The controls for the pumps will be incorporated in the shared control panel located in the shared kiosk.
