The 'Water Station' has been created by the cloudandco design studio and Coway as a style-conscious solution for placement in metropolitan areas to increase the likelihood of citizen use.
The unit appears as a bent cylindrical tube that rises out of the ground and could be integrated almost anywhere in a city thanks to its minimalist design. This would allow citizens to carry a refillable container with them at all times instead of needing to purchase bottled water. The water purification technology from Coway is integrated into the system to ensure that water is always fresh and potable.
The inspiration behind the 'Water Station' was detailed by cloudandco to Yanko Design when they said, "The Oxford Times states that if 1 out of 10 British people were to refill once a week, about 340 million plastic bottles can be salvaged. However, the main issue is not of awareness, but that of the reliability of drinking fountains. Currently, the public conception is that 77% is concerned with the fountains’ maintenance, as well as the quality of their water supply."
Minimalist Metropolitan Water Fountains
The 'Water Station' Has a Modern, Elegant Design
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Urban Design - The 'Water Station' exemplifies the trend of sustainable urban design by providing a stylish and convenient solution for access to clean drinking water in metropolitan areas.
2. Refillable Container Movement - The 'Water Station' taps into the trend of the refillable container movement by encouraging citizens to carry reusable water bottles, reducing the need for single-use plastic bottles.
3. Water Purification Technology - The integration of Coway's water purification technology in the 'Water Station' reflects the trend of advanced water purification techniques that ensure the availability of fresh and potable water in urban environments.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Infrastructure - The 'Water Station' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for urban infrastructure by reimagining the traditional drinking fountain and offering a modern, minimalistic design that blends seamlessly into urban environments.
2. Sustainability - The 'Water Station' addresses the sustainability industry by providing a solution to reduce plastic waste through the promotion of refillable containers and access to clean drinking water in cities.
3. Water Purification - The integration of water purification technology in the 'Water Station' presents an opportunity for the water purification industry to develop advanced purification systems catered specifically for urban environments.