Fountains in Rome are dotted around the city for people to fill their water bottles up from. This could form an potential sustainable initiative for Gloucester.
Tying in with Gloucester's docks and the river, a water feature in the main public realm space will draw people in, creating a relaxed vibe throughout the day and evening (especially if tied in with good lighting).
The use of lighting is interesting in this fountain however I prefer the mood which running water (such as a waterfall) creates as a pose to jet fountains (although jets can create an opportunity for fun on a hot summers day - yet these are few and far between in Gloucester).
Another example of water taps in Rome.
This water fountain in Paris catches the eye with its strategic framing placement. I especially enjoy the way it loops the water, making it highly dynamic and potentially more sustainable than other water fountains.
Combining a water feature with a piece of art would work well in Gloucester, especially when consider the brief which specifies that it wants a creative, cultural hub. Perhaps a fountain feature in the form of something to do with Gloucester's past could be effective to tie into the historic ruins found around the Blackfriar's area.
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