ABOUT

Brief
• This project was in partnership with Philips and the goal was to design an urban furniture using one of their lighting products.
• It was part of the rehabilitation of Birmingham’s canals around Curzon Street, where the HS2 Train Station will take place.

Solution
• A conceptual water wall fountain equipped with kinetic lights and a projector that displays advertisements on the stream.
• Shaped like a thin stream of water, the structure fits in its urban landscape. The waterfall sound catches pedestrians’ attention while being relaxing.
• The fountain is paired with a kinetic ground on the opposite pavement. Each step on it stops the stream and projection to instead “print” a data about the city with water.
• Pixelated water ripples invite pedestrians to step on it. Depending on their movements, the font’s colour and characteristics vary.
• The goal of this public structure is to promote the city as a dynamic tourist destination. It can be enjoyed by both visitors and residents.