# Toy-Embellished Pool Installations Fountain Hacks by LIKEarchitects Promotes Public Water Space By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fountain-hacks-by-likearchitects-and-ricardo-dourado References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/08/portugal-fountain-park.html) & [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/08/04/fountain-hacks-by-likearchitects-ricardo-dourado/) The fountain hacks by LIKEarchitects and Ricardo Dourado have transformed the city streets of Guimarães in Portugal into [playful parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape). These pictures show transformations made to the city's fountains where people are captured wading in the waters, eating lunch on submerged lawn chairs and playing with toys. One of the designs, the 'Olympic pool,' has [inflatable rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool) and is filled with [colorful plastic balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdm30). The idea behind this project is to promote the use of public water spaces by reinventing pre-existing water pools. The residents of Guimareas, Portugal, are free to experience the fountains that change public space in a surprising and bizarre way. These existing structures now act as places where new memories and experiences will be created. LIKEarchitects is an award-winning architectural firm that specializes in designing transitory architectural objects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transformed Fountain Spaces:** The fountain hacks by LIKEarchitects and Ricardo Dourado have transformed the city streets of Guimarães in Portugal into playful parks, promoting the use of public water spaces. - **Reinventing Pre-existing Water Pools:** LIKEarchitects' project aims to reinvent pre-existing water pools by adding inflatable rings, colorful plastic balls, and other playful elements, creating a surprising and bizarre experience for the residents. - **Creating New Memories and Experiences:** The transformed fountains now act as places where new memories and experiences are created, turning public space into playful and interactive environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architectural firms specializing in designing transitory architectural objects, like LIKEarchitects, have an opportunity to create innovative designs that transform public spaces, such as reinventing pre-existing water pools. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can explore opportunities to incorporate playful elements, like inflatable rings and colorful plastic balls, into existing water pools, attracting more people to public water spaces. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can consider incorporating transformed fountain spaces into their events, offering attendees a unique and interactive experience in unexpected outdoor locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Stone-Stacked Dynamic Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vondel-fountain.md) - [Accessible Floating Public Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-public-pool.md) - [Vibrant Public London Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-1.md) - [Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furniture.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Community Water Access Points](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luanda-waterpoints.md)