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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Fountains and water features

Fountains and water features

Zickler, Vanessa

Paperback

General Science

ISBN10: 6209925588
ISBN13: 9786209925580
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Published: May 10 2026
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The author examines fountains and water basins, focusing in particular on their function as design elements. The main emphasis is placed on features in public open spaces. The development and functions of these design elements over the past centuries are highlighted. The general significance of water is also discussed. In describing the historical development of fountains and water basins, reference is made to etymology and definitions, as well as to the influence of mythology. The two types of fountain - drinking fountains and recirculating fountains - are addressed thematically, and the different construction methods are described in detail. Furthermore, water basins and their various forms are discussed, as well as the choice of a suitable location to optimally position water features in public spaces. The materials and plant species particularly suited to fountain construction are also examined. Research into selected features in Vienna, including the 'Vienna Water World', was conducted through explorations of the city. The results are recorded in the form of a photographic documentation accompanied by textual descriptions.

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