HADDAD | DRUGAN

This interactive water feature is located in the main plaza at Shilshole Bay Marina, Seattle’s largest marina.

The fountain expresses cultural and natural aspects of its setting. It includes a set of sculptural stainless steel ribs that evoke both a boat hull and whale skeleton, and pick up on the masts of boats in the marina.  Water running down the ribs makes the fountain a kinetic visual and sonic experience, as well as a fun place for children to play on warm summer days. 

Carved basalt columns set in a pool of water conjure waves.  The basalt forms create places to sit, lie down, and interact with the water. 

Haddad|Drugan also collaborated with Mithun Architects on the plaza design, which includes several hull-shaped planting areas that reference the forms of the fountain.