FOUNTAIN 2

Location

Vortex, Student Apartments
Chavannes-près-Renens, Vaud

Project

2018

Realization

no

Collaboration

Fluides Concepts SA, Romanel-sur Lausanne

The Vortex is a new circular student housing structure, consisting of 900 student apartments. A fountain is planned in the center of the building with several jets spraying water from the the ground. Instead, the studio Vaudou proposes a project where the fountain remains present and visible when the water is stopped and which functions permanently as a focus for gathering. The fountain is also intended to reinforce the iconic character of the building and bring an artistic element to the site.

The shape of the fountain reflects a segment of the architectural plan, highlighting its beauty and originality. It allows students to observe an externalized view of the shape of the building in which they live.

The fountain height of 45 cm is suitable for sitting down. The block composition offers a resistance to degradation and does not attract littering as a pool might.