Granite has long been favoured for crafting impressive water features in public and municipal spaces. Its natural strength and durability deliver both visual appeal and resilience, making it an ideal choice for urban developers, designers, and municipalities.
With its robust texture and ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions, granite is perfect for high-traffic areas.
Granite water features, meanwhile, become focal points – integrating with their environment and becoming beloved local landmarks while enduring the test of time.
In this blog, we’re showcasing some of our completed granite water feature projects to illustrate how they transform public spaces. These features not only enhance the visual appeal of urban environments but also contribute significantly to an area’s reputation.
By creating striking and enduring landmarks, they help developers, designers, and municipalities stand out, attract more attention, and can ultimately boost their business.
39th Avenue Greenway, Denver
Located in the innovative public play area at 39th Ave. Greenway in Denver, this water feature is a spiral, cascading structure made from a single hand-carved granite fieldstone. While the piece may look simple and elegant, it was quite a complex project.
This project was in collaboration with Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds. The playground, designed to foster art, music, and drama for children, won the Honor Award for Urban Design in 2022.
Waterloo Park, Ontario
In 2023, we worked with Senior Landscape Architect Brad Smith from Seferian Design Group and contractor Gateman-Milloy on this project on this stunning water feature.
We supplied 4×4” granite tile and granite coping for several of the park’s water features, using Angola Black granite and various finishes to create the desired effect. The park has become known locally as ‘the jewel of the city’ and won numerous awards.
Berczy Park, Toronto
In Toronto’s Berczy Park, we collaborated with Trinity Custom Masonry and Claude Cormier + Associés of Montreal on a custom fountain and surroundings. We sourced and supplied Snow White, Charcoal Grey, and African Red granite from Asia and Europe to meet the project’s unique colour requirements. The revitalised public space features a geometric-patterned plaza and of course its whimsical two-tiered Victorian fountain, which serves as both a stunning water feature a drinking trough for dogs.
The Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
Another high profile project with Aldershot Landscape Contractors and Claude Cormier + Associés of Montreal. Our role on the Four Seasons plaza fountain involved sourcing granite plaza pavers and curbing, granite for the base of the plaza’s fountain, and granite spheres for the surrounding sidewalks. The ‘urban carpet’ of granite serves as an opulent welcome to guests and highlights the inherent natural beauty of granite. Needless to say, this hotel and its distinctive front plaza has been the recipient of countless awards.
Grange Park, Ontario
Back in 2018, we partnered with Aldershot Landscape Contractors on the stunning transformation of Grange Park, which is located adjacent to the Ontario Art Gallery. We love how this park has become a buzzing haven for families and art enthusiasts alike these past six years.
Several More HGH Water Feature Projects
We’ve also contributed to high-profile sites such as the Royal Botanical Gardens, where our granite water features provide a focal point for community interaction, public art, and architectural design. Additionally, we worked on the Powerstream Lightning Strike and Burlington City Hall fountains in Ontario, creating structures that balance form with function and enhance their surroundings – along with water features at 88 Sheppard Ave condos in North York, the LaSalle waterfront and the Metro Place pool, Toronto.
How Granite Water Features Boost Business
Incorporating granite water features into urban landscapes does more than just beautify public spaces, it also has tangible benefits for business and community engagement. These projects, such as the Four Seasons fountain, have not only won prestigious awards for design excellence but also attracted significant attention to the locations they adorn.
Award-winning water features, recognised for their innovative design and execution, also serve as powerful marketing tools. They elevate the prestige of their surroundings, enhancing the reputation of developers, designers, and municipalities involved. By creating visually striking and durable landmarks, these features become must-see attractions, drawing more visitors and customers to the area.
The increased foot traffic and positive publicity associated with such high-profile projects can lead to greater business opportunities, higher property values, and a stronger community presence, too – while water features that garner awards and publicity contribute to a location’s status as a premier destination, encouraging repeat visits and fostering local pride.
Ultimately, investing in well-designed granite water features not only adds aesthetic and functional value to public spaces but also enhances the business prospects of those involved. They become iconic symbols of quality and innovation, helping to attract attention, engage the community, and boost the bottom line.
Thinking of commissioning a water feature? Contact us to explore how we can help create a signature piece that combines beauty, functionality, and business value.
