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Peter Mller

Leierweg 47a44137 Dortmund

Phone: 0231/9128596

Telefax: 0231/9128597

e-mail: info@flowforms.de

Internet: www.flowforms.de

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Water A ffec ts Our Who le Life

The F l ow fo rm an d Wa ter Wo rk s h o p d evotes itself to the element wa t e r, by

wo rking with it not only technically but also with a cre a t i ve and artist ic

ap p ro a c h . F l ow fo rm s s u p p o rt this aspiration in a ve ry aesthetic wa y.

T h ey are artistic water sculpture s, uniquely crafted and a one- of- a- kind

in that the water fl owing through them creates pulsating fi g u re Eights.

Due to their appealing design, sound of the rhythmically fl ow i n g

water and fo rm s, F l ow fo rm s a re perfectly fitting for a whole va rietyof arc h i t e c t u ral and scenic designs. T h ey can be especially enri -

ching for ornamental and natural ponds.

The diffe rent va rieties of F l ow fo rm s can be used for a larg e

range of ap p l i c a t i o n s. A ffecting the contemplator and

also the water in a sensibly pleasant wa y, F l ow fo rm s can

be used in pri vate ga rdens and interi o rs, on p laygro u n d s, in

e n t rance halls and public square s, and also for

c o m m e rcial water tre a t m e n t .

O ri g n i n a l l y, the F l ow fo rm Meth od was dis-

c ove rd by the British sculptor A . John Wi l ke s.

Later then it has been continuously re fi n e d .

S i n c e 1 9 7 0 , Wi l ke s has been e x t e n s i ve l y studying nature sa rchetypical fl owing patterns and rhy t h m s. After graduating from the

R oyal Col lege of A rt in London, Wi l kes founded the sculpting

d e p a rtment of Emerson College in East Sussex. Since then

he has been chairing the Flow - D e s i g n - re s e a rch team fo r

Vi r b e l a - F l ow fo rm s and their institute.

O b j e c t i ve s

We consider our task to be the dissemination of A . John Wi l ke's lifewo rk , of his

s t riving for human sensitization towa rds the phemomenon wa t e r, and the

concepts behind Flow fo rm s. We want to raise peoples awa re n e s s, that wa t e r

is an elixir and a facili tator of life .

W h e n we s h ow p e o p l e h ow to apply and use Flow fo rm s, t h ey are able to see

the well- suited rhythmic processes of l ife in the wa t e r.

Field s o f a p p l i c a t i o n

T h e a e s t h e t i c a n d h a rmonic fo u n t a i ns for s h o p p i ng c e n t re s, a d ve n t u re p a rk s, re s i d e n

t i a l h o m e s, foye rs and waiting areas of hospitals, p ri va t e c l i n i c s, t h e rapeutical institutions,

play gro u n d s, public squares and park s, as well as for pri vate ga rdens and interi o rs

T h ey are ideal for treatment of water for businesses wo rking with living processes like fe r-

m e n t a t i o n , g e rmination or mixing of fl u i d s, for instance in agri c u l t u re , ga rden centre s,

b a ke ri e s, b rewe ri e s, w i n e g rowe rs, cheese dairi e s

Pe r fect for harmonizing water after it has been sent through a water treatment plant

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Sevenfold

Used either in a single cascade or in a run

cascades,Emerson forms especially

harmonic and soothing flowing patterns.Accordingly, this elegant Flowform is

perfectly appropriate for silent and

meditative environments.

(De sign : John Wi l ke s )

This beautifully sculptured cascade ideally suits for remarkable

places as it serves to have their special qualities completely

unfold.Created as a self-developing sequence,Sevenfold forms a

fascinating line of vibrating optical and acoustic rhythms,that are

generated by the seven different flow patterns within each single

form.Furthermore,single forms can be combined with each other

in manifold arrangements.

Flowrate:ca.60 ltr./ min

Weight: 664 kgL x W x H (cm):330 x 155 x 151

Flowrate :ca.75 ltr./minWeight: 85 kgLx W xH (cm):

93 x 99 x 23

Emerson

(Design: John Wilkes/ Hansjrg Palm)

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Garden are open and elegant

Flowforms with low flow rate,

suitable for small and middle

sized ponds or gravel beds.

(Design: Nick Weidmann)

Garden

A s h d ow n is a round fountain stone for ponds and gra vel beds.

It consists of three delicate ly intera c t i ve plains with eight-fo l d

m ovements: A jewel for eve ry ga rd e n .(Design: J.Wilkes/N. Wells)

Ashdown

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Flowrate :ca. 28 ltr./minWeight:28 kgLx Wx H (cm):

66 x 66 x 16

Flow rate :ca. 66 ltr./minWeight:85 kg

: 88 cmHight: 15 cm

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Vo rt ex is an extre m e l y

e n e rgetic fo rm with a larg e

s p e c t rum of fl ow ra t e s.

Vo rt ex is ideally suited fo r

a e ration or for bountiful

o rnamental arra n g e m e n t s.

(Design: John Wilkes/N.Weidmann)

Akalla

GlonnG l o n n with its ve rsatile fo rm produces dynamic wa t e rm ovements and can be arranged f rom one fo rm to the next in

optional angles to create spirals with changing loops.

(Design: John Wi l ke s / N i c k We i d ma n n )

Akalla is a heavy form; rounded and it creates a lively cascade

with a high flow rate. It is available in three different sizes up to 2

metres in diameter. It works excellently for decentral water

treatments and fits exquisitely into parks and public pleasure

grounds. (Design: John Wilkes/Nigel Wells)

Flowrate:ca.120 ltr./minWeight:43 kgLx Wx H (cm):

64 x 55 x 22

Flowrate:ca. 28 ltr./minWeight:30 kgLx Wx H (cm):

54 x 39 x 25

Flowrate:

ca.200 ltr./minWeight:110 kgLx Wx H (cm):95 x 90 x 32

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M a l m is a powerful fo rm with

i m p re s s i ve water move m e n t s

and acoustic effe c t s.

It is suited for middle sized

and large ponds.

(Design: John Wilkes)

J rn a with its slender design

c reates a moving cascade

that can produce rhy t h m i c

cycles and constantly

changing fl ow pattern s.

J rn a can be utilized fo r

mixing processes and also as

an ornamental fo rm .

(Design: John Wilkes/Nigel Wells)

Jrna

Herten

Flowrate :ca. 50 ltr./minWeight:24 kgLx Wx H (cm):

46 x 55 x 20

Flowrate:ca.150 ltr./minWeight:95 kgLx Wx H (cm):

90 x 74 x 21

Flowrate :ca.100 ltr./min

Weight:100 kgLx Wx H (cm):102 x 99 x 32

Malm

Herten is a form that can be contorted to the left or to

the right,producing a powerful cascade. It especially

fits into locations with a slight slope, notably at

playgrounds,public parks and larger ponds.

(Design: John Wilkes/ Iain Trousdell)

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T h rough this H e l e n a p rovides a ve ry pleasant acoustic experi e n c e , reminding one of a mountain stre a m ,

p a rt i c u l a rly when seve ral bowls are used as cascades.

Helena Flow fo rm s can be del ive red as seperate units and are also ava i l able as a complete kit with supply

p i p e , flexible hose and submersible pump. (De sig n: Iris Wa t e r )

The Helena 600 has been developed

for medium sized garden ponds.It is easily installed and works with

variable flow rates.

esigns of different artistselena 400

I o n a is a closed water sculpture , i n s p i red by celtic

a rt s. With its fascinating thre e fold spiral fl ow fo rm s,

Iona can be an eye-catcher in ma ny diffe re n t

a re a s, wh e rever a gentle sound is desire d .

It is ap p ro p riate for lawns, ga rden beds, s t o n ega rdens and patios, as well as for interi o rs, o ffi c e s,

lobbies and winter ga rd e n s.

(De sign: Iris Wa t e r )

I o n a will be delive red with

pebb le poo l, inlet pipewo rk ,

h o s e , c o u p l i n g , clamps and

s u b m e rsible pump.

Iona 700

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With its lively water move m e n t

and gracefully rounded fo rm ,

H e l e n a u n folds the ma x i mu m

quality of ga rdens with limited

s p a c e . A dancing curt a i n

e m e rges from the wa t e rleaving the fo rm , c reating the

e ffect of a dynamic wa t e r fa l l .

mountain stre a m , p a rt i c u l a rl y

when seve ral bowls are used as

Flow rate:15-30 ltr./minWeight: 13 kg

L x W x H (cm):40 x 40 x 14

Flow rate:30-60 ltr./minWeight: 35 kg

L x W x H (cm):60 x 60 x 16

Flow rate:ca. 27 ltr./minWeight: 31 kg

: 70 cmHeight: 9 cm

c a s c a d e s.

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The Swirler is an ideally sized water

sculpture for all locations where dynamic

visual sculptures are desired.

The water ascends in the center of the

form and gently flows downwards along

the spirally wound plain to create a fine

play of curling waves.

(Design : P. E . D. A )

The S w i rle r 600 is a spira l - fo rmed wa t e r

s c u l p t u re with gentle water move m e n t s

and a tender fl ow sound.

This fo rm is an impre s s i ve piece, s u i t ab l e

for ma ny purposes in pri vate and publica re a s, as for instance on lawns, a t

ga rden bed edges, in stone ga rd e n s

and patios.

It is also effe c t i vely ap p l i c able in offi c e s,

lobbies and winter ga rd e n s.

In order to facilitate the installation,

S w i rle r 600 can be delive red as a

complete kit with pebble pool, i n c l u d i n g

inlet pipewo rk , h o s e , c o u p l i n g , c l a m p s

and submersible pump.

This stacking Flowform is used as a central

element in ornamental ponds and for mal

environments.

Emulating a rose bud,a lively and disarm-

ing effect is being created, as the water

flows from the overflowing central orna-

ment down to the five petals underneath.

From these petals comes a pulsating mist

as the water falls back into the pond. This

action creates a fascinating design of

interwoven wave patterns on the surface.

(Design: Iris Water)

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Swirler 600

Swirler

Rose

Flow rate:ca. 30 ltr./minWeight: 32 kg

L x W x H (cm):80 x 70 x 14

Flow rate:ca.100 ltr./minWeight: 500 kgL x W x H (cm):136 x 116 x 47

Flow rate:

ca. 120 ltr./minWeight: 150 kg: 94 cm

Height: 54 cm

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fi g ure eight. It is a small radial Flow fo rm , a popular stone that can be used for a multitude of purp o s e s, fo r

instance in garde n s, on the lawn, in fl ower beds, stone ga rdens or patios.It can equally be used in interi o rs like offi c e s, lobbies and green houses.

Co rnelia in a p eb ble po o l is delive red with box, inlet pipewo rk ,h o s e ,c o u p l i n g ,clamps and submersible pump.

(Design: Ken Smith)

Corneliastone garden water feature

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Cornelia

Cornelia as pond fountain stone

The Flow fo rm Corn e l ia belongs to a line of

fountains which activate the wa t e r

flowing through them to form the mov i n g

This design is especial ly ap p ro p riate for fl ower beds,

stone ga rdens and court ya rds wh e re a pond

cannot be built but the experience of fl ow i n g

water is desired any wa y.

This subtle focus can be created in a small ga rd e n ,

and birds will love it for bathing and dri n k i n g .

The C o rnelia stone ga rden water feat u re will be

d e l i ve red complete with a fitted washer made fro m

the same ma t e rial and color, a fitting wa t e r

c o n t a i n e r, inlet pipe-end, h o s e , clamps and

s u b m e rsible pump. (Design: Ken Smith)

The Cornelia is designed to add charme to small garden ponds as

well as to natural ponds.

By adding and rhythmically recirculating oxygen, this flowform will

help to sustain the health and quality of your pond water.

As a fountain stone, Cornelia is delivered with socket pipe, inletpipework, flexible 3 m-hose,clamps and s u b m e rs i b l e pump.

(Design: Ken Smith)

Flow rate:ca.12 ltr./minWeight: 17 kg

: 41 cmHeight: 14 cm

in a pebble pool

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The p e b b l e p o o l is a multi- purpose pre c a s t

tank with two detachable lids for an easy

installation of self- contained water fe a t u re s.

It has especially been construct ed fo r

d i ffe rent kinds of fountain stones as for S w i rl e r

6 0 0, Iona 700, C o rne lia and H a rm o ny .

Due to its sturdy lid this container can also be used for the

s u p p o rt of other water fe a t u res like millstones or

p e n e t rated ro cks weighing more than 40 kg.

It can equally be used as a traditional pebble pool with

fountain spra y s. Its easy installation and durability are the

main fe a t u res of this solid water sculpture container.

This large radial fountain stone is an

i m p re s s i ve water sculpture fo r

g e n e rously designed inter i o rs or

shopping pro m e n a d e s, wh e re an opens u r face of water is not desire d .

(Design: Iris Wa t e r / Ken Smith)

Pebble pool

Shamrock

Other special fe a t u res are :

a 100 mm rim for pebbles and plants around the sculpture

that can serve as fi l t e rs.

a lid on which the water sculpture can be placed.

a second lid allowing access to the pump without having to

re m ove the s c u l p t u re.

a water proof grommet for the safe electricity supply of the

s u b m e rsible pump.

high safety agains t bre a k d ow n .

made of sustainab le, re -p rocessed polye t hylene of medium

den s i ty, re cy c ab l e .

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Shamrock-Flowform with circular bench

in the courtyard of a caf.

Capacity: 120 Liter (max.),Weight: 10 kgMeasurements (L x W x H): 101 x 82 x 41 cm

Flow rate:ca.250 ltr./minWeight: 450 kg

: 170 cmHeight: 19 cm

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F l ow fo rms are aestheticall y attra c t i ve desi gn

fe a t u res for arc h i t e c t u re and plann ing offi c e s.

T h ey provide a large va riety of possible ap p l i c a-

tions in landscaping and town p lanning as we l l

as for the design of public park s.

F l ow fo rm instal la tions as w ater sc ulp ture s

in arc h i t e c t u re and land sc a p i n g

On ma ny schoolya rd s, playing grounds and swim-

ming pools especially children are enthused by

their attra c t i ve and live ly ap p e a ra n c e .

In interiors, particularly in waiting zones, flowforms can

provide for a soothing yet enlivening atmosphere, opti-cally and acoustically. They have a distinctively positive

effect on the entire ambient climate.

Clean and naturally flowing water is healthy water which

has always been the foundation of all life.Therefore, the

pedagogical and even therapeutical effects of

Flowforms should be taken into account as they make

the lively moving nature of water visible. In this way.

Flowforms develop a higher awareness for the essential

significance of a respectful contact with water, the elixir

and facilitator of life.

New c ourtyard ga rden of the GLS Bank,Boc hum,Ge rmany

Software AG Foundation, Darmstadt, Germany

Gelsenkirche n comp rehensive scho ol, Germa ny

Akal la Cascade, Andebu Citypark, Norway

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Victor sculpture on Victor Scha uberger plac e, Darmstad t, Germany

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P roduc tion servic es of Flow fo rm and Wa ter Wo rk s h o p

D evelopment of problem solutions for a

va riety of specific fields of ap p l i c a t i o n .

Individual planning and consultancy.

High quality installation and assembly.

P i p ewo rk planning and pump dimensio ning.

Special production of circulation containers

made of welded po lypro pylene pane ls.

E l e c t ro-technical elab o ration of the control system taking

into account the valid standards and safety prov i s i o n s.

Home made Flow fo rm pro d u c t i o n .

Maintenance and repair of existing installations.

Design and development of special fo rm s,

in cooperation with John Wi l ke s.

Circulation b assin and supp orting fram e fo r Ashdo wn

Neg ative of Glonn, for ca sting in artifica l stone

Automa ted co ntrol of ma jor installations

Test flow set-up of plaster originals for Aka lla (Virbe la Institute)

P roject planning, p roduction and distribution

of complete Flow fo rm installations.

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The fl ow movements and rhy-

thms of water that can be expe-

rienced in nature are being imi-

tated by Flow fo rms using special-

ly designed surfaces and pro p o r-

t i o n s. The resulting fa s c i n a t i n g

ap p e rance of rhythmically swir-

ling water has thus become the

t ra d e ma rk of these unique wa t e r

s c u l p t u re s.

Associated art i s t s, t rained by

John Wi l ke s, h a ve meanwh i l e

d eveloped their own designs und

a re supporting projects in other

c o u n t ri e s.

If you have special wishes fo r

s p e c i fic fields of ap p l i c a t i o n , t h e

d evelopment of individual

F l ow fo rm designs is possible.

All Flowforms with a few excepti-ons are sculptures from artificial

stone. Due to the use of selected

applicable rocks as granite, black

basalt or diabas, the Flowforms are

highly abrasion-proof, guaranteed

frost resistant and easily to maintain.

In order to effectively accent the

structure and color of the natural sto-

nes,as a closing process all Flowforms

have been etched by hand.

Apart from their aesthetic appea-

rance,Flowforms also are of practical

value.

By creating an effective aeration

(oxygenation) and by the special

form of rhythmic movements

Flowforms activate the waters self

purification and improve the water

quality for fishes and other water life

forms.

In genera l ,F l ow fo rms are being

a r ranged in a row as cascade,

but they are also ava i l able as a

singular container, with one

chamber or as a round fo u n t a i n

s t o n e .Vi ewed from ab ove , the line of a

cascade can be straight or in a

c u rve .

A Flow fo rm installa tion can

thus be excellently adjusted to

the scenic fe a t u re s. E ve ry design

has a distinctive degree of incline.

In interi o rs, waiting ro o m s, e n t-

rance halls, g reen houses and

winter ga rd e n s, F l ow fo rms are

excellently ap p ro p riate to gene-

rate a soothing yet re f re s h i n g

a t m o s p h e re . Pa rt i c u l a rly in dry

e nv i ronments with a central hea-

ting system, F l ow fo rms can offer a

gentle way of air moistening and

thus help to regulate a healthy

ambient clima t e .

Most Flow fo rms are ava i l ab l e

as a selection from three natura l

c o l o rs: gre e n , b l a ck - g rey or pink

n a t u ral stone pellets.

CHARACTERISTICS

OF FLOWFORMS

Layout and design:

srt & ad-agency / Holzwickede / Germany

Drawings: A.J.Wilkes 1985-99and: Iris Water for designs of different artists

Pictures: Peter Mller, John Wilkes,Iris Water a.o.

Title picture: Free of Theodor Schwenk

On a layer of lycopodium powderVisible made vortexes Picture: Erich BuerleEngl. version overworked: Peter Mller