trissom
an inclusive modern outdoor drinking fountain
Wallace Fountains
why are they special?
Parisian fountains designed by Charles-Auguste Lebourg in 1872 and funded by Richard Wallace
Provided free, clean water to the poor and homeless after the siege of Paris
Dissuaded citizens from drinking cheap alcohol in excess
design guidelines:
Height: Tall enough to see but not detract from surrounding landscape
Form: Both practical to use and pleasing to the eye
Price: Affordable to allow for installation of dozens
Materials: Resistant to elements, easy to shape, simple to maintain
Location: Along well traveled streets
how can the design philosophy of the Wallace fountain be translated into modern day drinking fountains?
aesthetic inspiration
sketch ideation
exploring creative solutions to hydration
1:1 scale tape model
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pressure sensor location
Awkward direction
Fountain buttons typically on the side
Brings body too close to fountain
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full body tape model
Signals adjustments to be made
Body is too curved
Checking dimensions for each station
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bottle filling station
Fits a wide variety of water bottles
Height suits most users
Depth allows for easy dual approach
concept refinement
trissom
inclusive drinking fountain with pet hydration, ADA accessible fountain, bottle filling station, adult fountain, and child fountain
design details
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cast concrete base body
stainless steel basins
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centrally located service access
stainless steel
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starts flow of water
directs spout to active side
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Continuous, even drainage
Slanted basin for water flow
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18” bottle clearance
No-touch sensor
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activated by pressure sensor
approachable from either side via rotating spout
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pressure sensor activated
smaller drain holes to slow draining in bowl
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Powers pressure sensors
Self sustained power source
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directly under spout
lining both edges
