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The Spa at Carden Park showcases Chalice by David Harber
Celebrated British designer specialises in timeless water features that calm and soothe.
From his workshop in Oxfordshire, UK, David Harber creates mesmerising and beautiful one-of-a-kind water features that can provide a classical or contemporary addition to any spa.
Harber’s Chalice sundial now takes centre stage at the Spa at Carden Park (above left). Flowing water clings to a mirror-polished outer surface, creating the illusion of a stainless-steel hemisphere revolving on its axis.
“The presence of water has always had a calming effect on the emotions and psyche of human beings,” says Harber. “Its essential role in our lives means we feel reassured by its presence.
“This life-giving element in a water feature context becomes cathartic, mesmerising and enchanting as it dances and glistens over the sculpture.”
Inspired by the interaction of light and reflection, Harber uses materials such as brass, copper, bronze, stainless steel and stone. Light and reflection are key elements of his pieces, inviting the viewer to question what they see.
Harber has been commissioned by spas across Europe to create bespoke designs that work both inside and out. His Dark Planet fountain (above right), for example, is a garden water feature comprisig sophisticated symmetry and mesmerising spheres. Each stone is selected and positioned by hand, so water gently cascades over the irregular polished pebbles and slate shards.
“Water has the powerful ability to transform a surface,” says Harber. “Its flowing energy captures the light and intrigues the eye to create a constant and playful dynamic.”
All David Harber water features are supplied with a UV filter as standard, as the ultraviolet lights kill off algae and keep water clean. All of his elegant pieces are made to order. www.davidharber.co.uk
