A water sculpture serving as a drinking fountain and a shelter, providing public access to fresh tap water.
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"Knafelj's Shelter" is a new drinking fountain and meeting point in Ljubljana. With its unusual form and reflective surface, it mirrors its surroundings and passers-by, reflecting Slovene society. Turned upside down, it offers shelter and drinking water, promoting the idea that water should be accessible to all.
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Inspired by Magritte’s painting "Les idees claires", it appears to float above the renovated Slovenska Street, hiding its column and water taps underneath.
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The fountain changes with the seasons, offering shade in summer, shelter in spring, and becoming a glowing street lamp in winter. When someone uses the drinking tap, recycled water flows over the top, dripping from the edge, a small surprise that invites curiosity and interaction from both users and passers-by.
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Information
Project brief: Proposal for the New Water Sculpture at Slovenska Street
Source: Open Anonymous Architectural Competition
Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Project date: 2016
Area: 17 m²
Type: Public/Sculpture
Client: Municipality of Ljubljana
Competition Team
SVET VMES, d.o.o.
Authors: Jure Hrovat, Ana Kreč, Žiga Rošer, Ana Kosi, Ognen Arsov
Collaborators: Jure Markota (sculptor)
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