Recently completed for Topson Downs in Culver City, this water feature designed by our principal, Sean So, was approved by the Cultural Affairs Commission as fulfilling Culver City’s Art in Public Places Program requirements.
The water feature is a wall mounted copper relief that floats above the reception area. Approximately 6 1/2 ft. tall by 9 ft. wide, the water wall is composed of five stepped vertical copper panels with irregular machined ridges. The machined ridges of each panel manipulate the flow of water, creating a variety of water textures within a single object. The recessed and protruding panels help to accentuate the changing water textures that are constant, but ever changing. Water continually flows from the top of the water wall and disappears into an intricate trough that follows the shapes and textures of the copper panels. All copper surfaces have a bronze patina to provide a warm background that will change over time. From a distance, the water wall appears to be static and smooth, and as the viewer approaches, subtle but very distinct and fluctuating textures are revealed. Underwater lights illuminate the flowing water and highlight its natural elegance.