Selfridges Metrolink Gateway Scheme
Passengers on the newly completed Metrolink line to the Trafford Centre can gaze at the display of the new water feature outside Selfridges or alight from the tram to stroll through a newly landscaped area and enjoy this water feature which is an 8m diameter granite-clad pool with multiple display elements.
The water feature utilises an outer manifold with inward arching jets, a vertical cascading inner manifold and finally, a central moving jet to create spectacular and dynamic water patterns.
Each of these displays are illuminated with LED spot lights with LED strips lights illuminating the inside and outside of the feature wall. All lighting is LED colour changing and crystal white, fully programmable to suit the theme desired to compliment the programmable jet displays to depict seasonal/festive themes.
Crown Street forms part of new neighbourhood in Manchester city centre designed for city centre living.
Situated on Levels 16 and 44 of this newly-built skyscraper, two external, rectangular, black, stainless steel reflective water tables are built within the landscaping area of the roof terraces.
The overall sizes are 4.2m and 3.3m long x 2m wide x 0.45m above finished floor level.
Water enters through a slot onto the feature and overflows the edges of the tray, with minimal noise and water movement delivering a relaxing and reflective experience – an oasis above the city.
There’s something about the water – that solitary kind of peaceful feeling. You’re on Earth but not quite. – John C. Reilly
Owen Street is a new high density development designed for central city living.
Located on the Level 3 roof terrace two external stone reflective water tables sit within a stone bench seat creating a sense of space on this roof terrace.
Both trapezoidal in shape with overall maximum dimensions of 5.9m x 2.9m – upper terrace and 6.9m x 2.6m – lower terrace at a height above paving of 0.5m.
Water flows equally over the four sides of the feature to ensure an undisturbed shallow pool of water, which in non-windy conditions, creates a superficial film which mirrors the architecture of the surrounding buildings and “disappears”, as if by magic!
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.
Following our inclusion onto the Tameside Works First initiative we were contacted by the manager of the local cemeteries department to see if we could assist in the restoration of an existing fountain located in Droylsden Cemetery.
Following various discussion and proposals we were awarded a contract early in 2010 to refurbish the existing 2.6 metre diameter pool and provide a series of 8 clear stream peripheral jets which fire the water into the centre of the pool attaining a maximum height of 1.5 metres.
The pumping and water treatment equipment is to be located in a purpose built GRP kiosk located local to the pool.
The design concept consists of an obovate leaf shape hard landscaped performance space set adjacent to the children’s playground within the main park.
The feature display is created by five rows of jets dissecting the long axis of the leaf shape. Water from 29 display jets falls on to the hard landscaped surface and flows over the performance area to a stainless steel grill and collection sump at the lower end of the feature.
The hard landscaping within the performance space incorporates falls to contain the water and ensure it flows towards the collection sump.
An alternate rows of jets allows alternate groups of rows to rise and fall separately. The most western jet on each row runs independently from all the others to create increased animation of the overall display.
The Cafe Mall Fountain is a water display which captures the attention of people entering the café mall area to access the shops or perhaps enjoy some refreshment from the café. The feature comprises of upper and lower pools delineated by a region of rocks . Each pool has jumping jets, together with submerged/surface perimeter jets around the upper pool. The upper pool includes statuesque figures, a lower bowl and an upper bowl.
To further enhance the display the jumping jets are able to perform colour changing sequences independently or in line with one another and the bowl light. The full effect of the fountain lighting can be appreciated by evening shoppers when the ambient light is lower.
A courtyard area offering a pleasant space, where people can stroll through and enjoy the cooling environment of a decorative water feature along their way.
The feature has a total of 8 multi-clearstream water jets located in 2 arcs with 4 jets per arc either side of a footpath.
To further enhance the display each jet is illuminated by a white LED light. During the evening time the LED lights catch the jets and bring a whole new aspect to the feature to that of the daytime.
Cambridge Street is a residential development of two separate blocks.
The water feature comprises of low level pools split by a walkway located in a landscaped courtyard area of a residential development.
Aerated water jets are located within the pools, four in the larger pool and a single jet in the smaller pool with a jet height of 500mm max.
The landscaped area offers a pleasant space where people can stroll through and enjoy the cooling environment of a decorative water feature along their way.
LED white lighting illuminates the fountain jets and also located on the sides of the pools.
