The fountain lies on red asphalt in the centre of the square. The surrounding mountains and the river generate the shape, placing and waterflow over it.The fountain is formed by two binding concrete shells, measuring together 9 x 3,75 x 1,75 metres. Water flows from a spout over the concave surface, looses its power and drifts over the convex surface into the gutter.The water creates diffraction and reflection of light. The sound of water is constantly present. The water covered surface twinkles before your eyes. The Landscaper has characteristics of the land concentrated in object, and stimulates activities that are typical of the surrounding natural areas.The landscaper simulates activities of the visitors in the manner of the surrounding nature. You can sit on the fountain brim. You can lean on the wet surface of the fountain to soak your back. During rain showers you can hide beneath it. Or you can simply climb on top of it.
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