What started out as an Italy trip devoted to the pursuit of fine food and wine, Lea and George Frederick, wound up deeply imbibing in the world of mosaic art at a remarkable facility in Vincenza. Here they share a slice of travelogue and images that point to the remarkable possibilities of artistically arranged bits […]
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Mosaics of Experience
Spatial Emotions
Designing spaces for human use — especially those of the recreational variety — starts by understanding that the primary goal is to generate a positive emotional response, regardless of style, the size of the property or the client’s budget. That’s why Mike Farley considers the ways that different spatial configurations make his clients feel.
S.R. Smith Launches the iStar Lighting System Controller
S.R. Smith (Canby, OR) has introduced the iStar controller to give users advanced color control and dimming options with the company’s Treo or Color Light Stream products. Designed for use with a water-resistant remote or with a smart phone, the device can operate up to 10 lighting units and comes programmed with six color options […]
2020/11.2, November 18 — Balinese Bliss, Wastewater Solutions, Heater Installations and more
DESIGN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE FOR PROFESSIONALS AND CONSUMERS WHO MAKE WATER AND OUTDOOR LIVING PART OF THEIR LIVES November 18, 2020 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE Balinese Balance Bali has been captivating visitors for centuries with its relaxed island culture and unique Asian-Tropical design tradition. His clients wanted to capture that spirit in their small […]
2020/10.2, October 21 — Long-Term Excellence, Bending Steel, Frustrating Lessons and more
THE RESOURCE FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS, AND BUILDERS Can’t read or see images?View this email in a browser DESIGN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE FOR PROFESSIONALS AND CONSUMERS WHO MAKE WATER AND OUTDOOR LIVING PART OF THEIR LIVES October 21, 2020 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE Mastering the Long View Great work often takes time. This project, […]
A Checkerboard Beauty
Creating works of watershaping art requires close attention to countless details and complete control over the installation process, says design and builder, Joan Roca. To demonstrate his point, he recently profiled a spectacular project on Wolfpack Webinar Wednesdays.
2020/10.1, October 7 — More Contrasts, Stacking Steel, Rising Higher and more
DESIGN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE FOR PROFESSIONALS AND CONSUMERS WHO MAKE WATER AND OUTDOOR LIVING PART OF THEIR LIVES October 7, 2020 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE A Study in Contrasts, Part 2 Here, in the second part of a dual project profile, Reid Schindler discusses the sleek, contemporary design he created right next door to […]
2020/9.2, September 16 — Striking Contrasts, Steel Detail, Purposeful Wreckage and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS September 16, 2020 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE A Study in Contrasts, Part 1 WatershaperReid Schindlerwas asked to create side-by-side designs for neighboring business partners. The kicker, he says in the first of a pair of articles, was that the two projects were direct stylistic opposites.[more] BENEATH THE […]
2020/9.1, September 2 — European Influence, Veneer Details, Artful Waterfalls and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS September 2, 2020 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE Design and Desire Working with an ample budget, great clients and a large, open canvas all spelled ‘opportunity’ forJason Brownlee— a chance to integrate multiple design elements into a composition in which water, stone, tile and fire define a European […]
Bradford Offers Custom Waterfalls
Bradford Products (Leland, NC) offers its Bradford FX line of sheeting waterfalls. The units create continuous, unbroken sheets of water that cascade into a surrounding basin or pool and come in two formats – either fully enclosed and pressure driven or set up as a simple overflow system in which water fills an open trough […]