This fountain, in particular, is not meant to be a tranquil fountain; it is not subtle or sedate. On the contrary, it is energetic. “Mr. Qubein is a first-generation Lebanese who was very successful and he believes water represents power, energy, and life,” says Hayter. “The fountain energizes folks as they come in, it’s a cauldron of energy.”
The fountain also projects the sound of crashing water in the form of background sound. It can be heard 15 m (50 ft) apart.
The equipment
The fountain equipment includes various components, such as freestanding and flush mount lights, junction boxes, water-level sensors, skimmers, drains, diverter plates, water stops, and anti-vortex/diverter sumps. These components are carefully selected and integrated into the fountain design to ensure proper functionality and esthetics.
The equipment vault houses the necessary pumps, sand filters, and UL-listed panels for lighting and fountain controls. It is fully engineered and pre-assembled for easy installation. The fountain’s underground vault and control centre is located about 15 m (50 ft) away and contains all the water treatment, pumps, purification, and plumbing. There is nothing in the base of the fountain.
The vault is about the size of an accessibility bathroom. “Fountain people are terrific at taking what we draw and design, then make it a reality with pumps, pipes and nozzles,” says Hayter. “They make our visions a reality.”
The lighting
The fountain lighting system incorporates both freestanding and niche LED lights, providing illumination in all three basins of the fountain. The specific LED lights used in the project were carefully selected for their functionality and ability to create captivating visual effects.
