Animated Dry Plaza Fountains
Client:
Rolls Royce
Sector:
Research & Development
Project Scope:
Design & Build Animated Dry Plaza Fountains & Scrim
Services Provided:
Water feature design, fountain engineering & animation, lighting, water treatment and control systems
Contract Value (£):
60K
Consultant:
Contractor:
GF Tomlinson Construction
Challenge
The water feature needed to respond to the distinctive architecture of the building while creating an engaging focal point at its entrance. The design also needed to reflect the building's focus on advanced technology, with animated water movement and sophisticated control integrated into the scheme.
Solution
Taking the tapered footprint of the building as its starting point, the fountain was designed to extend the architectural form into the approach to the entrance. The scrim design allowed the wet area to reflect and continue the shape of the building.
The animated fountains were integrated with a PLC control system, with a wind anemometer and frost sensor allowing the fountain heights and operation to respond to changing conditions. Dry-run protection and redundant water top-up controls were incorporated to help protect the equipment and maintain reliable operation.
Remote telemetry allowed Tills to access the control system from our offices, monitoring filtration pressure, pump temperatures, chemical dosing levels and wind speed, as well as fountain animation and lighting schedules.
A clear operator interface was also provided, giving an overview of system operation, servicing requirements and alarms.
Benefit
The completed water feature creates an animated focal point at the entrance to the Advanced Manufacturing Building, complementing the architecture while bringing movement and changing water patterns into the approach to the building.
Behind the visual effect, the monitoring, equipment protection and remote-control systems were designed to make the installation practical to operate and maintain, while helping to reduce downtime and unnecessary call-outs.
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