# Illuminating Sculptural Water Fountains Michael Anastassiades References Classical Architecture By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-water-fountain References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/14/michael-anastassiades-installs-bronze-drinking-fountain-outside-va-design/) & [michaelanastassiades](http://michaelanastassiades.com/) London-based designer Michael Anastassiades produces this sculptural water fountain for London Design Festival. Located in the V & A's garden courtyard, the piece is not only functional but also incredibly aesthetically pleasing. The silhouette is a column with a curved shallow bowl. The material used in the production is bronze which gives the sculptural water fountain a definite edge and a captivating demeanor. For the creation of this piece, Michael Anastassiades draws inspiration from [classical architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-collection). Aside from its engaging shape, the [bronze fountain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faro-mixer) also calls attention to itself by way of its responsive material. When individuals lean in to take a drink from the concealed water dispenser, the surface of Michael Anastassiades' design elegantly reflects golden light onto their face. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sculptural Water Fountains:** Designers incorporating sculptural elements and functionality into water features, providing unique experiences for users. - **Classical Architecture References:** Designers utilizing classical architecture references in modern water feature designs, creating visually engaging pieces with historical context. - **Responsive Materials:** Designers experimenting with responsive materials in water features, allowing for interactivity and dynamic visual effects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Landscape Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create unique and visually engaging water features that incorporate sculptural elements, classical references, and responsive materials in landscape designs. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the tourism and hospitality industry to integrate visually captivating and interactive water features into public and private spaces, providing memorable experiences for guests. - **Fine Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the fine arts industry to expand into the creation of functional art pieces that incorporate water features, incorporating sculptural elements, classical references, and responsive materials in their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Public London Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-1.md) - [Modern Civic-Inspired Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-fountain.md) - [Modern Interior Water Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bower-studios-pivot-fountain-limited-edition.md) - [Stone-Stacked Dynamic Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vondel-fountain.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Ljubljana Steel Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-sculpture-lj.md) - [Monochromatic Sculptural Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-gateway.md) - [Sun-Lit Kite-Inspired Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cygnet-light.md) - [Water Connection Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatecture.md)