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Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg, VA
“The water feature is the highlight of our facility.” Tracey Dowling, Sr. Director, Strategic Planning Development
“ It exceeded our expectations of providing a “wow” impact on visitors & being a peaceful, active, restful work of art. I just love walking thru the lobby everyday.” Robert Graves, FACHE Corp Vice President / Administrator |
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Water Studio’s Design Study II |
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Multiple Water Patterns |
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Main Entrance Atrium Lobby ©VanceFox.com. Photo provided by HDR Architecture, Inc |
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Design Challenges: The art committee determined that the water feature’s design must:
· Create a “wow” response while remaining architecturally integrated with the contemporary design and finishes in the space . · Enhanced the verticality of the space. · Be viewable from 360 degrees. · Provide multiple visual and acoustical experiences when viewed from different angles. · Vary water movement so that the water itself becomes a major design element of the sculpture. · Be self contained above finished floor. · Be easily operated and maintained. |
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Design Solution: Accent the verticality of the space while providing additional water elements of varying heights, shapes, finishes, water patterns and sounds to pique interest and provide the delight of discovery as one travels around the water sculpture.
Sculpture Description: The 20’ translucent water veil takes the eye upward taking full advantage of the atrium’s height. The translucent stainless steel screen allows light to permeate and create a quiet surface on which water gently cascades. Providing contrast to the veil is the curved polished stainless steel water wall. This most accessible element of the water feature references the body both in its scale and with its reflective surface allowing viewers to playfully interact with shifting images of themselves and their surroundings. The ridged outer curve of the 12’-copper column provides a slower water pattern than the inner curve’s honed finish with decorative sycamore leaves. A wet reflective flat stone disc unities the 3 structural elements below as waves of water wash over it in infinite patterns. |
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Water Studio's Design Study I |
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On site staff operation & maintenance instruction. |
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Project Architect: HDR, Omaha, NE
Sculpture Design & Fabrication: Water Studio Culver City, CA |
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Leaf Pattern Study |
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Mission: To design a welcoming, monumental water feature, in keeping with many Planetree philosophies, as the central focus of the atrium providing patients visitors & staff members close proximity to the relaxing and meditative qualities of flowing water immediately upon entering the facility.
WRMC Art Committee, May 2005 |
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Sentara WMC hired DAS to: · Unify art committee direction. · Propose a variety of designs for consideration. · Oversee design development. · Coordinate fabrication, delivery and installation with architect contractor. · Keep project within budget & on schedule. |
