- Sector experience
- Housing, private
- Fountain / water feature experience
- Water walls
- Services
- Site survey
- Planning advice
- Consultancy
- Design
- Pump / filter installation
- Contract value (£)
- £26,000
- Client
- Private
- Contractor
- Tills Innovation
Challenge
Tills Innovation designed and installed a 6.6m-high AquaVeil water feature to create what is probably the highest ever water wall for a private residence in the UK.
The client sought a large, dominant water feature, fitting for the facade and contemporary style of the building with its vast glazing. AquaVeil was spotted by the client who pursued the practicality of having a water wall at this size for a private residence. Accessibility for an installation of this size was going to be a challenge. With an open area having water running down the water wall, wind and splashing at this height had to be very carefully considered. Due to the height, the solution required a robust solution with minimal if any access to the top of the water wall. The end solution had to bring a design that was striking and dominant to afford its position on the front of this stylish building.
Solution
AquaVeil has very specific and unique benefits which other water walls do not offer. The water feature is made completely out of stainless steel, giving long-term resilience and knowing it will be fitted and fulfil the test of time.
The unique design of AquaVeil and with its bespoke lighting made this a striking effect that has drawn favourable comments by those who see the water cascading down the building's facade. Only moving water can create this dramatic effect.
The design of AquaVeil is such that it is completely built off-site in a mechano set and erected on site. This makes transport and installation easier and without much disruption and can be fitted in tight locations with limited access.
The design and durability of AquaVeil means that access to the top of the water wall is infrequent and is robust. The addition of an automatic water top-up system allows easier maintenance.
Result
The AquaVeil complements the building and gives another dynamic to the artistic nature, not only at a distance due to its size, but on approach to the entrance. The sound is subtle but gives a soothing sound as people get closer to the entrance.
