ONYX FOUNTAIN
18 Sep 2024
Sabine Marcelis has teamed up with a local stone supplier to create a water fountain in Amsterdam's biggest and most famous park.
Named Vondel Fountain, Stacked, the piece repurposes coloured onyx stone slabs from Dutch stone supplier SolidNature's installation at last year's Milan Design Week. Located in front of the Vondel Paviljoen and near the Blue Tea House in Vondelpark, the installation features three stacked stone volumes placed at differing orientations, with water pouring down from two sides.
"By repurposing these materials, we not only reduce waste but also showcase the timeless and enduring quality of natural stone," SolidNature CEO David Mahyari explains. 
"Water has been a recurring element in my work, acting as both a medium and a source of inspiration," tells Marcelis. "These experiences have enhanced my understanding of how water can transform spaces, through its movement, sound and the ambience it creates."
Revealed during Amsterdam Fashion Week, the installation will remain on display for the public to view for three months, offering "a space for public interaction and enjoyment in Amsterdam's Vondelpark", Marcelis said. 
Architect Sabine Marcelis
Location Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Photography SolidNature
