LANDSCAPING SERVICES
NEON UNVEILS‘ THE FOUNTAIN’
A 4.3-METRE WATER SCULPTURE IN THE HEART OF BRENT CROSS TOWN, LONDON
Design agency NEON is proud to announce the unveiling of‘ The Fountain,’ a new 4.3-metrehigh sculptural water feature, now installed at the heart of Neighbourhood Square in Brent Cross Town, London. The piece reimagines the tradition of European civic fountains, offering a place of calm, curiosity, and playful interaction within this burgeoning neighbourhood.
Concept and inspiration: A contemporary pause point The work draws on the enduring tradition of fountains found throughout European city squares— civic structures that act simultaneously as landmarks, spaces for play, and sources of calm through the sound and movement of water.
NEON reinterprets these qualities in a contemporary language, aiming to create a moment of pause, curiosity, and well-being within this emerging quarter.
Design and materiality: Precision and longevity NEON set out to design a fountain that felt familiar yet visually distinct. The team introduced a gentle asymmetry by subtly offsetting the stacked plates in plan. This allows the sculpture to appear different from every viewpoint and creates varied cascades, enriching both the acoustic qualities and the visual movement of the falling water.
Material selection was driven by performance and longevity. HI-MACS was chosen for its durability, colour stability, and ability to form the exact geometries required for the stacked plates and fins. Its long lifespan and weather resistance minimise future maintenance. The chosen palette— green for the vertical elements, echoing the surrounding landscape, and turquoise for the water tables, referencing the colours often associated with water— seamlessly grounds the sculpture in its setting.
Experience and public realm: Between contemplation and play‘ The Fountain’ encourages curiosity and a wide range of informal interactions. For residents and visitors, the steady sound and movement offer a gentle backdrop to daily life, making the square
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