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Build a fountain

- PROJECT AND SKETCHES DION DU BIEL PHOTOS PETER VAN NOORD

A cascading water feature in your garden – here’s how

The sound of cascading water soothes the senses. We show you how to build a fountain that is also visually appealing – and you could even take the plunge to beat the summer heat!

Dion says ...

When one contemplat­es the role of the fountain throughout history it becomes clear just how important a measure of civilisati­on it is. In ancient times the fountain was a practical solution for accessing potable water for household purposes, as people generally had to share a water source. In later periods, such as the Renaissanc­e, fountains became ever more lavish in design as their purpose changed from being purely functional to theatrical symbols of royal sovereignt­y.

When considerin­g how flowing water affects us physically, we need only think of the sensation of having a shower or a bath after a long day’s toil, or the joy of diving into a pool on a hot summer’s day.

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