Aquatic Culture
– where water serves art and society
Watershape University expands Grant’s Grants to recognize the brave professionals who serve their communities and run toward danger when others are running away.
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Few inventions have had a greater impact on civilization, or received less dinner-table discussion, than the toilet. From ancient drainage systems to gleaming smart fixtures, its history is a remarkable story of engineering, hygiene, water management and design. Along the way, toilets have helped reshape cities, conserve water and, quite literally, keep civilization from going down the drain.
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As more and more cities and commercial properties recognize how themed aquatic play and inclusive design encourage interactive fun, one Arizona municipality has invested in a creative and efficient splash pad to help residents stay cool and have fun in the heat.
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Did you know bears love hot tub covers, specifically the smell and taste of vinyl? For hot tub owners in rural settings, it’s true that bears will sometimes steal covers and take a dip in the war water while they’re at it.
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From tranquil pools to vast oceans, few environments rival the immersive beauty of being underwater. For photographer Karyn Allard, that subaquatic world is a place of visual wonder, emotional reflection, artistic expression, and natural connection. In this personal essay, Allard shares her journey from childhood fascination with water to a lifelong creative pursuit that marries the quest for artistry, technical mastery, and emotional depth.
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Inspired by the legendary luxury and lifestyle of Acapulco, and a Ringo Starr song immortalizing the resort mecca, JC Escudero, reflects on the history and legacy that fuels dreams of ocean breezes, frothy drinks and sunshine.
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Confronting Harmful Algal Blooms have become a familiar part of aquatic life in lakes, reservoirs, rivers and oceanic estuaries. The problem has increased rapidly due to the point of impacting recreation, fishing, agriculture, and sometimes the water we drink.
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Although completed in 2003 and outlandishly opulent, the story behind this project by designer/builder Mario Abaldo has never been told out of respect for the client’s privacy concerns. More than two decades later, he’s finally ready to share arguably his most magnificent work.
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Kevin Cobabe knows how to enjoy the good life. Among his favorite indulgences, gravy stands alone. A self-described gravy connoisseur, as well as an accomplished pool designer/builder, he sees a parallel between his favorite culinary pursuits and his work creating places devoted to liquid luxury.
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Lost & Found Beneath the Waves