The Big Dipper

This large spoon-shaped drinking fountain was created for the City of Victoria, Canada, as part of the Centennial Square refurbishment. Using motion sensors and a time clock, the fountain is activated by those who need a refreshing drink of water. At the same time, automated sprays send water down a flume to provide moisture for a planting area.

The piece was beautifully created by Accent Stainless Steel and co-designed with Daly Landscape Architecture.

Title
The Big Dipper
Location
Victoria, BC, Canada
Client
City of Victoria
Completed
2009
Studio Team
Bill Pechet, Gabe Daly
Project Team
DALY Landscape Architecture (coordinating firm), Pechet and Robb art and architecture Ltd., Genivar Engineering Ltd.
Fabrication
Accent Stainless Steel Manufacturing Ltd., Farmer Construction Ltd.
Images
Bill Pechet, Gabe Daly