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Bradford Mirror Pool Reopens
Bradford Mirror Pool Reopens
Thanks to the fantastic work of our Maintenance team, the Bradford Mirror Pool fountains have been turned back on after a water flow problem cause them to be nonoperational throughout July. The repair has been completed ahead of schedule, with only the central jet remaining to be tackled.
While the Mirror Pool was turned off, Bradford Council turned the City Park into a beach and used the space for events as part of their summer science festival. While these were both hugely popular, the people of Bradford have made their delight at the return of the water very much known through social media! Thank you, Bradford, for your patience and enthusiasm!
Bradford Maintenance Under Way
Bradford Maintenance Under Way
Following a water flow issue that led to the Bradford Mirror Pool water feature having to be turned off, maintenance work to get it back up and running has begun. The feature consists of a number of jets, fog, and a large space that can be flooded or left dry as required. It is estimated that the Mirror Pool will be reopened in August, with the fountain jets being turned back on in November.
read more >>Fountain Workshop Projects Pick up Multiple Awards
Fountain Workshop Projects Pick up Multiple Awards
The Fountain Workshop is excited to share that several of our projects have been recognised for their notable contributions to the world of Architecture.
Television Centre has been named as a winner at the 2019 RIBA National Awards.
The Aga Khan Centre has been voted the winner of the People’s Choice Award by members of the public at the 2019 NLA Awards.
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read moreArt Night 2019 held at King’s Cross
Art Night 2019 held at King’s Cross
Saturday 22nd saw Central Saint Martins – which inhabits the Granary Building at King’s Cross – take over Granary Square for an art-inspired rave as part of their Art Night festivities. CSM students and members of the public alike were invited to suggest songs for the dance party and join the university in turning Granary Square into a unified and interactive work of art.
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read more >>Chelsea Barracks Development Opens
Chelsea Barracks Development Opens
The Fountain Workshop has been involved with the new Chelsea Barracks development for a number of years now, including providing a water feature for the gold medal-winning Chelsea Barracks Garden at the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Now the first phases of the Chelsea Barracks development have opened to the public, featuring three Fountain Workshop water features.
You can read about The Fountain Workshop’s involvement at Chelsea Barracks here.
Television Centre Nominated for Building of the Year
Television Centre Nominated for Building of the Year
The Architects’ Journal has revealed their seven shortlisted projects for this year’s prestigious AJ100 Building of the Year Award, including Television Centre! With partners Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, and Mace, and clients Stanhope The Fountain Workshop provided design and build services for the restoration of the iconic Helios Fountain.
read more >>Mirror Pool Inspires Name of Church
Mirror Pool Inspires Name of Church
It has been revealed that a new church in Bradford is to take its name from the Bradford City Park Mirror Pool fountains. The church will overlook the fountains, which have become an iconic part of the city’s centre.
You can read about The Fountain Workshop’s City Park Mirror Pool project here.
read morePancras Square Comes in Silver!
Pancras Square Comes in Silver!
We are pleased to share that Pancras Square, King’s Cross has been awarded a second place prize at the European Garden Awards, hosted by the European Garden Heritage Network (EGHN). It is a real honour to have one of our projects recognised by an international organisation, and even better to be awarded a prize at that level.
Pancras Square was featured in the category for ‘Innovative Contemporary Concept or Design of a Park or Garden’.
read more >>Hampton Court Ready for Summer Season!
Hampton Court Ready for Summer Season!
We’re happy to report that The Fountain Workshop’s annual check-up of the Hampton Court Palace Long Water fountains has been completed successfully for another year!
Our maintenance team visited the iconic site this Spring ahead of Hampton Court’s busiest tourist season over the Summer. Thanks to our team, the Long Water fountains are once again in ship-shape condition!
Trinity Square Project Featured in Landzine Magazine
Trinity Square Project Featured in Landzine Magazine
We were featured in Landzine’s publication this week, with the magazine featuring a piece on the Trinity Square project in Hull. Landzine said the mirror pools are “enticing people to touch, walk through them or stare at the occasional pulse which creates beautiful patterns in the surface. ”
The article also discussed the ways Trinity Square has been used an exhibition space, both as part of Hull’s time as the 2017 City of Culture and since, including the ‘Hall for Hull’ exhibition from Pezo von Ellrichhausen and artist Felice Varini. You can read the full article on the Landzine website here.