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2019/6.1, June 5 — One Project, Three Perspectives and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS June 5, 2019 www.watershapes.com COLLABORATIVE ART,…
Infinite Potential
A few weeks back, I saw an item on the architecture website Arch Daily that immediately caught my eye. Entitled "Infinity Pools in 15 Architecture Projects" and compiled by Brazilian architect Eduardo Souza, the article delivers as promised - and I'm grateful that, for a change,
2017/7.1, July 12 — Colorado Dreaming, Poolside Flames, Vanishing-Edge Walls and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS July 12, 2017 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
Function Before Form
Have you ever wondered why watershapes are at the heart of so many venerable courtyards and plazas?   In a modern context, we might start answering that question by thinking about the natural human fascination and connection with water and then conclude that, like us, those who built the public spaces of ancient Mesopotamia or Athens or Rome simply liked being in the presence of water for emotional and spiritual reasons. But the truth behind the prominent role of water in these spaces isn't as romantic as all that.  Indeed, there's