This Amazing and Modern Architecture Design to Parker Sails Hannifin Glass Water Sclupture, SWON Design was commissioned by the Parker Hannifin Corporation of Mayfield Ohio, to design, fabricate and install a sculptural glass water feature that would become the signature piece of a 52 foot granite pond and landscaped plaza. The six different views of the plaza give a sense of scale and dimension to the sculpture. Five of the glass elements have been incorporated with a reservoir in the frame to allow water to cascade gently into the pond. Although the water is drained from the pond for the winter period, the sculpture maintains an elegance and aesthetic beauty throughout the seasons.

Modern Glass Water Sculpture signature piece

Modern Glass Water Sculpture 52 foot granite pond

Modern Glass Water Sculpture plaza give a sense of scale

Modern Glass Water Sculpture six different views

Modern Glass Water Sculpture cascade gently into the pond

Modern Glass Water Sculpture elegance and esthetic beauty

The glass sculpture is made up of 9 glass elements that range from 8 feet high and 16 feet long to 5 feet high and 10 feet long. Each individual element is constructed of textured and slumped 1/2 inch thick glass panels that are structurally secured with a stainless steel frame. The glass panels are lit during the evening hours with led lighting allowing for a diverse palette of colors.

The view from the top floor of the building illustrates how the shape of the sculpture fits within the granite pond and allows viewers different perspectives as they move around the piece. The glass sculpture was designed for four seasons. It can withstand the rigors of cold, snow and high winds. The sculpture is a statement of form, movement and the relationship of art and engineering.