At many college campuses, fountains are cherished elements where gatherings become memories, chance meetings become life-long friendships, and happenstance events become traditions. These spaces are fondly remembered because water, either passive or active, naturally attracts a wide range of people and personalities that enjoy its visual, aural, and tactile qualities. It is hoped that the new Traditions Fountain at Capital University will become a signature campus space where students, faculty, and visitors gather to study, talk, laugh, and reminisce. Carefully sited and designed, the fountain space is a centerpiece for campus and flanks a key north-south pedestrian path, making it a part of daily life for nearly everyone. Day or night, winter or summer, the space is enlivened by sculptural forms, interesting lighting, and lasting materials.
