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THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS
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| May 15, 2019 www.watershapes.com |
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Adopted Vision
Building a project to another designer’s plan can be awkward when you notice flaws you might have helped address. In this case, notesTanr Ross, the results were truly spectacular — but assessing the ‘deficiencies’ taught him valuable lessons he’ll always carry with him. [more]
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Gravel’s Virtues
Puzzled by its bad reputation among some of his clients,Mike Gannonbegan doing research on gravel. He’d always believed in its value, he says, but found a rich history that now aids in him on occasions when he needs to talk his clients through their moments of doubt. [more]
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TRAVELOGUE
If you’re willing to step just a few long blocks beyond the usual tourist attractions on your next visit to Washington, D.C., writes Jim McCloskey, you can see a grand waterfeature at a deeply historic but little-known park — all within a short distance of the Capitol Mall. [more]
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ESSENTIAL
The thing that makes a painting great isn’t the pigment mixed on the palette or the brush used to apply it. Those are merely tools, observes landscaperJim Lampl, who finds art and beauty in the way the strokes are laid on the canvas. The same holds true for watershapes, he says: The art and beauty aren’t in the stones or plantings, but in the way all of the components and materials are composed on site.
This article, originally published inWaterShapesin October 2000, has been digitized for all readers. Clickhereto see the full text and enlarge the images to study them in detail.
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TECHNICAL BRIEFING
Illuminating Footsteps
It’s rare, writesMike Gambino, but some homeowners will decide to omit path and step lighting from their backyards. That’s short-sighted for a whole list of reasons he covers here in this discussion of ways to make outdoor spaces much more welcoming once the sun goes down. [more]
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 WATERSHAPES WORLD
The Client Experience
The start of a big construction project is a major event for any homeowner, even when it’s Jim McCloskeyand he’s already familiar with the processes, knows what’s coming next and can appreciate what he’s seen so far in the crews that have invaded his personal space. [more]
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WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .
Pop-Up Cascade Dept.: Waterfalls are taking their place in the realm of grand-scale architectural ornaments.
From airports to city centers, see how they set the scene.
Lazy Days Dept.:PoolCandy offers motorized floats that take all the effort out of moving around a pool.[more]
No more kicking, paddling or pushing off walls? Sweet!
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WATERSHAPES CLASSIC
It’s too late to wait until the busy season starts to take stock of tools and equipment and get them ready to go. AsBruce Zaretskywrote back in May 2009, an earlier, more systematic approach is required. [more]
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Outdoor Fountains from Ulrich Pakker
Ulrich Pakker Studios(Seattle, WA) makes Drunken Lotus fountains for commercial and residential applications. Featuring natural shapes, movement and lighting, the design sends clear streams of water arcing through the air and includes a base/reservoir that can be buried or surface-mounted and has a float-level valve to keep the pump from running dry. For details, clickhere.
TigerDeck Offers Hardwood Decking
TigerDeck(Portland, OR) manufactures strong, durable decking systems made with Tigerwood. Available in a variety of deck-board sizes, the material naturally resists rot and insect damage and comes from sustainable forests ranging from southern Mexico to Argentina. It’s also compatible with the company’s hidden-fastening system. For details, clickhere.
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WPN UPDATE
All Set
for 2019?
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