Symphony Fountains provides a complimentary water feature design service for clients planning new fountain installations. This free design service covers three integrated stages: a comprehensive site analysis that evaluates all physical and infrastructural constraints of the proposed location, a concept design presenting the recommended fountain type, scale, and visual character, and a fountain pattern selection identifying the nozzle and effect combinations best suited to the site, budget, and intended visitor experience.
We offer this design service without charge because we believe clients make better investment decisions when they have a clear, accurate, and visually communicated design concept in front of them before committing to a project budget. A fountain designed specifically for your site and your objectives will perform better, cost less to install, and deliver more satisfaction than a specification assembled from generic catalogue options. The free design service is available to clients who are considering a Symphony Fountains supply and installation project.
Free water feature design is a no-cost professional design service that takes a client’s intended fountain location and investment objectives and produces a site-specific fountain design concept ready for review and approval before manufacturing and installation begins. It is not a generic brochure or a standard catalogue selection: it is a custom design engagement that produces outputs specific to the dimensions, context, and requirements of your project.
The service covers three stages. First, site analysis assesses the physical characteristics of the proposed installation location, the infrastructure available to support the fountain, and any constraints that affect design decisions. Second, concept design translates the site analysis findings and client objectives into a fountain design concept covering the fountain type, scale, nozzle configuration, lighting approach, and visual character. Third, fountain pattern selection identifies which of Symphony Fountains’ manufactured nozzle and effect types are most appropriate for the proposed installation, creating the visual palette from which the fountain’s choreography will be built.
These three stages together give the client a clear, technically grounded understanding of what their fountain will look like, what it will cost, and how it will be built before any financial commitment to manufacturing or installation is made. The outputs of the free design service become the basis for the 3D render and technical drawing stage that follows.
The free water feature design service comprises three sequential stages, each producing specific deliverables that inform the next stage and collectively build toward a complete, approvable design concept.
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Site Analysis |
We conduct a comprehensive assessment of the proposed fountain installation site. Site analysis covers the available footprint and dimensions for the fountain installation, the water supply source and flow rate available, the drainage and recirculation infrastructure feasibility, the electrical power supply capacity and proximity, the structural loading capacity of the installation surface, the viewing distances and audience positions from which the fountain will be observed, the ambient light conditions at the intended operating time, any civil, planning, or regulatory constraints on the installation, and any heritage, environmental, or access considerations that affect the design. The site analysis report documents all findings and constraints and forms the foundation on which the concept design is developed. |
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Concept Design |
Based on the site analysis findings and the client’s stated objectives, budget range, and thematic preferences, we develop a fountain concept design. The concept design defines the fountain type (musical dancing fountain, dry deck fountain, floating fountain, interactive fountain, or architectural decorative fountain), the scale and layout of the installation, the primary nozzle and effect selection, the LED lighting approach including colour palette and dynamic capability, and the overall visual character and atmosphere of the finished fountain. The concept design is presented with illustrative references and descriptive documentation that communicates the intended result clearly to clients, design review committees, and procurement authorities. |
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Fountain Pattern Selection |
We recommend the specific nozzle types and water effect patterns from our manufactured range that are most suitable for the proposed installation. Pattern selection is based on the available installation footprint and nozzle spacing, the required jet heights relative to viewing distances, the thematic character defined in the concept design, the hydraulic and power infrastructure constraints identified in the site analysis, and the intended choreographic variety of the fountain show. The pattern selection document presents each recommended nozzle type with its visual characteristics, dimensions, power and water flow requirements, and its role in the proposed fountain choreography. |
The free water feature design service follows a structured three-phase process from initial enquiry to design concept delivery. The entire process from first contact to design presentation typically takes two to four weeks depending on the complexity of the site and the volume of information available from the client.
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Step 1 Initial Enquiry and Brief |
The client contacts Symphony Fountains with information about the proposed fountain project: the location, the available site dimensions, the type of fountain being considered, the approximate budget range, and the intended opening or completion date. We review the information and confirm whether the free design service is applicable to the project. Where sufficient site information is available remotely, we begin the design process without a site visit. Where a site visit is required, we arrange this at a mutually convenient time. |
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Step 2 Site Analysis |
We conduct the site analysis, either through a physical site visit or through detailed review of site survey drawings, photographs, and infrastructure documentation provided by the client or their civil and MEP engineering teams. We document all findings in the site analysis report, identifying the constraints and opportunities that will shape the design concept. The site analysis report is shared with the client as a reference document before the concept design stage begins. |
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Step 3 Concept Design Development |
We develop the fountain concept design based on the site analysis findings and the client brief. The concept covers fountain type, scale, nozzle configuration, lighting approach, and visual character. We present the concept with descriptive documentation and illustrative visual references. For musical fountain projects, we also present a choreography concept showing how the recommended nozzle patterns will perform together in a show sequence. |
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Step 4 Fountain Pattern Selection |
We produce the fountain pattern selection document, presenting each recommended nozzle type from our manufactured range with its visual characteristics, hydraulic requirements, dimensions, and role in the proposed fountain. This document serves as both a design reference and a preliminary equipment schedule that informs the manufacturing and installation cost estimate. |
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Step 5 Design Presentation and Feedback |
We present the completed concept design and pattern selection to the client in a design review meeting or video call. We explain the design rationale, answer questions about specific design decisions, and incorporate any feedback or revisions the client requests. Revisions to the concept design based on client feedback are included within the free service. The approved concept design then proceeds to the 3D render and technical drawing stage. |
Many fountain projects that experience budget overruns, performance disappointments, or operational problems can trace these issues to design decisions made without adequate site analysis. A fountain specified from a catalogue without considering the actual viewing distances, water supply capacity, power infrastructure, or drainage of the installation site will almost certainly require expensive modifications during installation or deliver a performance that does not match expectations.
Site constraints determine what is possible: The available water flow rate at a site determines the maximum jet height achievable with the proposed nozzle configuration. The electrical power supply capacity determines how many pumps and LED fixtures the system can support. The viewing distance from the primary audience position determines the minimum jet height needed for the fountain to read effectively. None of these constraints can be designed around without knowing them first. Our site analysis surfaces all of them before the design is fixed.
Pattern selection determines what the fountain looks like: The visual character of a fountain is defined by its nozzle patterns, not just its overall size. Two fountains of identical dimensions can look completely different depending on whether they use laminar jets, digital nozzles, crown patterns, or jumping jet sequences. Our pattern selection process matches the visual vocabulary of the fountain to the thematic intent of the installation, ensuring the finished fountain has a distinctive and appropriate character rather than defaulting to the same standard nozzle combinations seen everywhere.
An approved concept reduces project risk: A client who arrives at the manufacturing and installation stage with an approved, site-specific design concept can evaluate our pricing with confidence because they know exactly what they are buying. A client without an approved design concept is vulnerable to specification creep, mid-project changes, and the risk of discovering that what they imagined is not achievable within the agreed budget. The free design service eliminates this risk before it arises.
Is the water feature design service genuinely free?
Yes. Symphony Fountains provides site analysis, concept design, and fountain pattern selection at no charge for clients who are considering a Symphony Fountains supply and installation project. There is no fee for the design service, no obligation to proceed with a project, and no cost for revisions to the concept design based on client feedback. The service is provided because we believe that a well-designed, site-specific fountain concept leads to better projects and better outcomes for both the client and for us as the manufacturer and installer.
What information do I need to provide to start the free design process?
To begin the free design process, we need basic information about the proposed fountain location: the available site dimensions or a site plan, the type of fountain being considered, the approximate investment budget, any specific thematic or visual preferences, and the intended purpose of the fountain. If a physical site visit is required, we arrange this at a convenient time. If sufficient site information is available through drawings and photographs, we can begin the design process remotely without a site visit.
What is a fountain site analysis and what does it cover?
A fountain site analysis is a structured assessment of the physical characteristics and infrastructure of the proposed installation location. It covers the available footprint and dimensions, water supply source and flow rate, drainage and recirculation feasibility, electrical power supply capacity and proximity, structural loading capacity of the surface, viewing distances and audience positions, ambient light conditions, and any civil, planning, heritage, or environmental constraints. The site analysis findings inform every subsequent design decision, from the fountain type and scale to the nozzle selection and hydraulic system sizing.
Can Symphony Fountains design a fountain for an existing water body such as a lake or pond?
Yes. We design floating fountain systems for existing lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and ornamental water bodies. Site analysis for a floating fountain covers water body dimensions and depth, bank access for maintenance, electrical supply routing to the water body, prevailing wind conditions that affect jet height and direction, and any environmental or regulatory considerations affecting installation in a natural or managed water body. Floating fountain design is included within our free design service.
How long does the free design process take?
The free design process from initial enquiry to design concept presentation typically takes two to four weeks. Simple projects with straightforward site conditions and clear briefs may be completed more quickly. Projects involving complex sites, multiple fountain types, or government procurement requirements may take longer. We provide a timeline at the start of the engagement and keep the client informed of progress at each stage.
What happens after the free design is approved?
After the concept design is approved, the project moves to the 3D render and technical drawing stage, in which we produce photorealistic 3D visualisations of the fountain in its installed context and produce the civil and hydraulic engineering drawings required for construction. Following drawing approval, we proceed to manufacturing of the fountain equipment, installation, show programming, and handover. The approved free design concept is the foundation on which all subsequent project stages are built.
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