Sofia drinking fountain

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Sofija drinking fountain design whit its minimalistic form complemented by the nature of the water allows all users an equally easy access to the drinking water at any time and wherever it is installed. Characteristic is the water descent through the trough from the upper part, intended for people, to the lower part, intended for animals. Its multifunctionality is manifested in the facilitated access for the wheelchair users, people with a visual impairment (drinking water sign with tactile-touch braille), pets and feral animals through a dedicated bowl at the bottom.

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Unique Properties

Sofija - drinking fountain offers a design with central spatial accent through a powerful but minimalist line form. Minimalist design in a unique way allows all users an equally easy access to the drinking water in the public space. Characteristic is the water decant through the trough from the upper part, intended for people, to the lower part, intended for animals. This way water is always refreshed in the animal bowl with excess water being spilled over to the bottom of the fountain and from there into the infrastructure.

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drinking fountain, drinking water, wheelchair users, sight impaired, animal bowl

Production Technology

First 3D wood models of individual cast mold for casting various parts are created following the computer model, with the CNC milling machine. Second, a classic casting of bronze is performed in already prepared molds. Casted parts are bristled and vibrated with special plastic sockets to obtain a smooth surface. Fountain Elements: - a round shaped base that connects the fountain with the municipal infrastructure - casted body with the animal bowl that has water flow system to maintain water quality - drinking water sign with tactile-touch on braille

Design Challenge

Biggest designers challenge is the realization of the practical design. In the time where profit is the key ingredient, it's difficult to design for general social needs or to incorporate design into a practical and useful application with a human note. While creating this design I wanted to create a contemporary, urban, ergonomic product of high aesthetic value. The possibility of realization depends not only on the design but also on the decision makers and the series of legal assumptions - choosing the location, various permissions, necessary infrastructure, quality contractor...

Project Duration

Project started in July 2016 in Karlovac (Croatia) and was exhibited in Ars Publicae in September 2016 in Zagreb (Croatia).

Operation Flow

By pressing the button a certain amount of drinking water is released. The water continues its visible path through the fountains to the animal bowl. Its multifunctionality is manifested in the facilitated access for the wheelchair users, people with a visual impairment (drinking water sign with tactile-touch braille), pets and feral animals through a dedicated bowl at the bottom. Bowl has a grid-shaped form to drain excessive amounts of water. Foundation panel can be used as a place for city emblem, city name or text indicating it's drinking water.

Research

After I came up with the idea of dealing with the solution for a drinking fountain I studied the current solutions in the world. The research has shown that there are a large number of different and already realized forms, but there is no solution similar to the proposed one. Many solutions, in my opinion, do not have essential ergonomic values, multifunctionality, stylistic features, appropriate material.. The goal has been to design a multifunctional fountain that will attract passersby and consumers with its design, which will fit into different public spaces and last in time and space.

Inspiration

Public space where I live has only one drinking fountain that is out of function. Urban environments deserve public access to free drinking water as a standard of the modern civilization. Cupped hands and circle were primary inspiration for the shaping of the Sofia drinking fountain. Circle, as the ideal form gave the design a recognizable and unique form where larger (cupped hands) form in the base transcends into a smaller form on the top following circle radius.

Image Credits

Image #1: Design: Dragomir Šuka / Illustrator: Predrag Šuka, 2017. Image #2: Design: Dragomir Šuka / Illustrator: Predrag Šuka, 2017. Image #3: Design: Dragomir Šuka / Illustrator: Predrag Šuka, 2017. Image #4: Design: Dragomir Šuka / Illustrator: Predrag Šuka, 2017. Image #5: Design: Dragomir Šuka / Illustrator: Predrag Šuka, 2017.

Project Overview

Sofia drinking fountain drinking fountain has been a Iron winner in the Street Furniture Design award category in the year 2017 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Dragomir Šuka was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2018, a testament to excellence of their work Sofia drinking fountain drinking fountain.

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