A BALANCE IN TIME
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As of: February 9th, 2009 - 02:41am
Date Added: January 19th, 2009
This is a dynamic and balanced fountain whose form is determined by time from months to minutes. The theme of balance is conveyed by the delicate dance of the pieces when they are in line and out of line and the balance of the four elements earth, wind, water, and fire; however, there is a fifth and important element of existence, time. The fountain would be composed of five isosceles triangular pieces, spaced 1” apart, that will represent different measurements of time and will rotate clockwise incrementally. Because of this the fountain will take different form every minute and the pieces will be aligned monthly. The lowest piece is months, the next piece is weeks, then days, hours, and minutes at the top. The fountain sits on a base which would catch the falling water so that the observer would constantly hear the soothing sound of gently splashing water. It houses a pump that will pump water through the central cylinder which then runs out of the hollow steel tube from small rubber hoses and collects in a 2” deep pool on each time piece. The base is designed to emphasize the circular motion of the timepieces through the air. The outermost wall of the base will be a water wall, wet to the touch. A flame will burn at the top of the fountain to emphasize the verticality of the fountain and complete the dramatic dance of the elements.

Comments

Feb 04 2009 | 12:22 am
Jillian says:
Imagine having this in a place you regularly visit and noticing the changes within time........a contemplative piece. So glad you are following your dream Zach - fabulous!!
Feb 01 2009 | 10:21 pm
jazz says:
go get em yo!!!!
Feb 01 2009 | 03:11 pm
Ann Saavedra says:
It 'sounds' wonderful. I know your (proud) mom
Feb 01 2009 | 10:09 am
Cale's girlfriend says:
Great job! This is very cool....
Jan 31 2009 | 11:08 pm
Aryan Morgan says:
This is great.
Jan 31 2009 | 01:41 am
Alana's Mom says:
I remember you from Mr. Cox's Class. Good luck...you got what it takes!
Jan 30 2009 | 08:47 am
pam says:
I love this! I want one... and I mean for my backyard, not the atrium of a business! Very cool Zach!
Jan 29 2009 | 11:16 pm
Jordan Billingsley says:
I think that the cascading water and flame is very beautiful. However I have to question if someone would actually be able to observe the time. I love the idea of sculpture in motion though!
Jan 29 2009 | 02:58 pm
Debra Barth says:
This is really wonderful! Great Design. Love people with create Brains and the Knowhow to put it together.
Jan 29 2009 | 01:27 pm
Matt Phillips says:
Amazing idea and a innovative design
Jan 29 2009 | 12:49 am
Paula Wright says:
Awesome job. This apparently took a lot of time and engineering. Great work and I hope you win.
Jan 29 2009 | 12:09 am
kim bergman says:
when can I get one for my backyard? or said another way: when you need to store it you're welcome to use my backyard!! Really proud of you "little" cuz.
Jan 28 2009 | 11:26 pm
Heidi F says:
Keep up the great work, we need more people like you!
Jan 28 2009 | 09:57 pm
J. Lange says:
this is pretty ingenious. i'm looking forward to see this fountain in public sometime in my life.
Jan 28 2009 | 09:28 pm
B. Heilmann says:
Great work
Jan 28 2009 | 06:42 pm
michelle mor says:
nice job!!!
Jan 28 2009 | 02:46 pm
Peter Griffith says:
Very creative! Is this the next Pet Rock?
Jan 28 2009 | 02:18 pm
Cathleen Francisco says:
Beautiful
Jan 28 2009 | 12:56 pm
Carol Daly says:
I love this -intriguing, fun, and mesmerizing!
Jan 28 2009 | 01:05 am
Jeneveve Satya says:
whoa Zach!!! you've got it all here ~ like a Stonehedge~Atlantian~Vedic combo delux ~ beauty & wonder to the ear, eye, heart, brain. Fantastic innovation. ...what will it do on leap years?!
Jan 28 2009 | 12:31 am
Marie says:
Very nice!
Jan 27 2009 | 11:46 pm
katt says:
i like i like
Jan 27 2009 | 11:06 pm
KK says:
Thats really cool. Good job boy!!!
Jan 27 2009 | 10:15 pm
Colleen Grim says:
It's beautiful Zach!
Jan 27 2009 | 07:25 pm
Nancy Turner says:
Zach, I love the use of the elements in your fountain and making it a timepiece is so cool! Elements, space and time is an awesome example of how we experience our world!
Jan 27 2009 | 03:54 pm
Fan says:
Im not really diggin this project but i will vote. gl
Jan 27 2009 | 03:00 pm
Grace Goodman says:
Very cool. Will you be having it manufactured and offered for sale? Don't forget your patent! Grace Goodman Attorney at Law Friend of your dad Dinndayal 707-253-8005
Jan 27 2009 | 12:13 pm
Virginia says:
great job, Erin...I want one!
Jan 27 2009 | 11:53 am
timd says:
your individuality shines through...everything else is SOS.
Jan 27 2009 | 08:19 am
sw says:
I don't completely understand how to read the different elements, but it is a very unique and innovative design, and a beautiful choice of materials.
Jan 27 2009 | 06:03 am
Maya Breuer says:
Love it! I hope you win.
Jan 27 2009 | 02:55 am
agreeing with judi genece-murphy says:
I LEARNED GRAMMAR IN GRADESCHOOL!
Jan 27 2009 | 01:33 am
Carl Murphy says:
Way out of the box and so cool.
Jan 27 2009 | 01:32 am
Judi Genece-Murphy says:
Phenomenal Your a genius! Your a winner already.
Jan 27 2009 | 12:44 am
Dinndayal Morgan says:
You are the greatest !! from the heart D
Jan 26 2009 | 11:42 pm
ashley says:
OMG this is the most amazing thing i have ever seen in my life. will you design my house? k thanks.
Jan 26 2009 | 11:09 pm
paul says:
EPIIIIC!!!
Jan 26 2009 | 10:58 pm
Kelsey says:
ZACHHH YOU NEED TO WIN hahah
Jan 26 2009 | 10:51 pm
The Ton says:
Have You Eat Yet?
Jan 26 2009 | 08:52 pm
Edna Heller says:
I hope you win!
Jan 26 2009 | 08:38 pm
rosanna says:
awfasdfa
Jan 26 2009 | 07:48 pm
Libby Arnett says:
Brilliant. I love the connection of the element of time to the four elements of: Earth, wind, water and fire. I hope to see this some day.
Jan 26 2009 | 07:34 pm
Terry and Theresa Call says:
Great job. ..Love us
Jan 26 2009 | 04:04 pm
Dustin Heer says:
that sounds hella tite
Jan 26 2009 | 03:22 pm
KAMA says:
I WANT ONE*GOOD LUCK MAYNE,U DESERVE IT
Jan 26 2009 | 03:19 pm
Mark Heer says:
NIcely done
Jan 26 2009 | 02:55 pm
hectagon says:
fire and water... the best combo... like burger and fries
Jan 26 2009 | 02:43 pm
Michael Peterson says:
very well done Zach , i hope to incoorprate you services with my buisness one day . keep up the good work !
Jan 26 2009 | 02:31 pm
George says:
Super Dope!!
Jan 26 2009 | 02:20 pm
Icey says:
Dude that took some thinking.. shits raw!! i think u got this cuz
Jan 26 2009 | 02:13 pm
beerrrat says:
you should win cuz anyone could make a bed lol you used some ingenuity
Jan 26 2009 | 12:59 pm
Matias says:
The one project with individuality, which looks different. the few of the top 10 that didnt use sweep as a main tool! you all should be ashamed for not voting this.
Jan 26 2009 | 12:39 pm
Tom Nunes says:
Follow your passion and you will achieve success. Good Luck
Jan 26 2009 | 11:26 am
Teri Woods says:
Your a genious Mr. Z...........I sure voted for you! Make ME one!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL LOL
Jan 26 2009 | 11:21 am
Rev. Janette McClelland says:
This piece shows technical achievement, creativity, AND spirit. Good Luck! You've done a great job!
Jan 26 2009 | 11:18 am
ricky says:
Great, I am so proud!
Jan 26 2009 | 10:46 am
Diana says:
Yah! I voted for YOU!
Jan 26 2009 | 09:23 am
Teddy says:
my friend actually designed one of the other projects and wanted me to vote for his, but i definitely liked this one better.
Jan 26 2009 | 03:36 am
hannah steele says:
hope you win zachy...see this weekend!
Jan 26 2009 | 02:54 am
CHevail says:
Frickin Amazing!!!
Jan 26 2009 | 02:43 am
Jinza Paul says:
It took me a little while to warm up to this one, but then i realize i really like how you've abstracted time - a passerby probably wouldnt be able to discern the time from looking at it, but if you stop for even a minute you will see how dynamic this fountain can be, like the payoff of hanging around the fountain in Pershing Square or other places like that...+1 vote
Jan 26 2009 | 02:30 am
Jessica S. says:
Good Job!
Jan 26 2009 | 01:09 am
Aunt Joan says:
I'm so proud of you!
Jan 26 2009 | 01:09 am
Robyn H says:
Looks great. Good Luck!
Jan 26 2009 | 12:27 am
Benito P says:
I hope you win. Good luck!
Jan 26 2009 | 12:18 am
Dafne says:
LOVE IT! Great approach to concept. I like the thought that went into the mechanics. Success is achieved by leaving the rest of the design up to time.
Jan 26 2009 | 12:16 am
Jane Chong says:
Good luck Zach! :)
Jan 26 2009 | 12:00 am
kim Bergman says:
beautiful...good luck little cuz!
Jan 25 2009 | 11:39 pm
Ejere says:
Sweet design! Best of luck.
Jan 25 2009 | 11:03 pm
Kristin says:
Very unique and thoughtful! Brilliant concept and design!
Jan 25 2009 | 10:40 pm
Natalie Bergman says:
The fountain design is very cool and clean, and I love how you address the relatedness of different elements.
Jan 25 2009 | 10:36 pm
Samantha says:
i'm so lucky to be friends with a genius! good luck!
Jan 25 2009 | 10:04 pm
Alana U says:
damn youre hella smart haha very cool and i hope you winnnn!!!
Jan 25 2009 | 08:46 pm
Shelley says:
A profound and intricate piece!
Jan 25 2009 | 08:45 pm
Karissa Ferlin says:
F.N. for sure!
Jan 25 2009 | 08:41 pm
Ramon says:
Cool!
Jan 25 2009 | 08:41 pm
Matt Mayo says:
my dad likes it lol
Jan 25 2009 | 04:11 pm
milagro jassmine carpio says:
love it, beautiful, aww inspiring
Jan 25 2009 | 04:05 pm
Alina Uyboco says:
Love it. Love zach!
Jan 24 2009 | 08:06 pm
anya por says:
wow. truly inspired!
Jan 23 2009 | 04:57 pm
Sue Johnson says:
Awesome design. Awesome designer!
Jan 23 2009 | 03:24 pm
Diana Concoff says:
This is an inspirational piece of art and clearly created by a genuis!