Royal Parks Fountain

London, England

2010 — 2012

Clients Royal Parks Foundation, Tiffany & Co. Foundation

Industrial Design

A winning international competition entry to design a new generation of drinking fountains across London’s eight Royal Parks.

A night scene of a dimly lit street with two people walking past a shop with a brightly lit window display. Bare trees adorned with string lights line the path, and a blurred architectural sculpture is partially visible in the foreground.

‘...a formally elegant addition to the repertoire of urban furniture provided in London’s Royal Parks.’

The Royal Parks Foundation

Designed to be both accessible and playful, the softly flared sculptural shape is inspired by natural forms found in the Royal Parks’ foliage and flora. Subtle and contemporary, the fountain is designed to sit harmoniously in different park settings, complementing the Grade I listed landscapes.

A person in a green jacket fills a blue bottle at a water fountain. A tall building, resembling a clock tower, stands blurred in the background against a clear blue sky. Iron fencing is visible in the foreground.

Comprising minimal elements, for durability and ease of assembly, the fountain body is cast in bronze, with additional components in stainless steel. For flexibility and long-term appeal, it is compatible with all standard drinking taps. A dog’s bowl at the base also serves as the overflow where items dropped in the top can be retrieved.

The joyful and robust piece of public design is an elegant addition to the parks’ repertoire of urban furniture.