Start with the right requirements.
Architectural planning turns project requirements into decisions about position, scale, sightlines, pedestrian movement and gathering areas. The chapter coordinates seating, shade and inclusive access with basin geometry, edges, paving and drainage. Relationships with planting and buildings matter, as does the appearance of the space when the fountain is off. Maintenance routes and technical access should be reviewed alongside the visitor experience before the layout is fixed. These topics help architects, engineers and operators coordinate their decisions and identify information that must be settled before detailed installation design and equipment selection.
- Review sightlines from actual viewing positions.
- Keep circulation routes clear.
- Design the off-state and maintenance access.