SCULPTURAL FEATURE Now that we have identified how water can affect our senses, we need to then look at ways to integrate water with the other elements. Water being the most malleable material will serve to be the most prominent element in the feature. For example, the sculptural water feature combines the element of water, metal and fire in one installation. The secret is to balance the size of the metallic feature with the size of the pool. By creating a cascading effect, water is merged with
the metal sculpture to combine both elements together rather than one element sitting onto another. With bright uplights, the element of fire is added to create a yang effect thereby accentuating and bringing life into the sculptural water feature. Therefore, when we next look at how to introduce
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water into our landscape or environment, we need to first understand that water assumes certain key properties that can affect how we perceive it. From still to moving water, the change in texture can
affect how we appreciate this element, and this goes the same with sound from silent to loud. How we design our water features depends on the mood we want to set and the function of the space we want to create. Either to be used as one’s private sanctuary or more as a public arena, water can be manipulated to serve our purpose. Just remember that three key properties – Sight, Sound and Texture.
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