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Peter Müller

Leierweg 47a

44137 Dortmund

Phone: 0231/9 12 85 96

Telefax: 0231/9 12 85 97

e-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.flowforms.de

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Water A ffects Our Whole Life

The F l ow fo rm and Water 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 artistic

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 gwater and fo rm s, F l ow fo rm s a re perfectly fitting for a whole va riety

of 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 erange 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 playgro 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 Method© 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 ’s

a rchetypical fl owing patterns and rhy t h m s. After graduating from the R oyal College 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 hiss 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 people’s awa re n e s s, that wa t e ris an elixir and a facilitator 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 life in the wa t e r.

Fields of ap p l i c at 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 nt 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



Sevenfold

Used either in a single cascade or in a runcascades, Emerson forms especiallyharmonic and soothing flowing patterns .Accordingly, this elegant Flowform isperfectly appropriate for silent andmeditative environments.(Design: John Wi l ke s )

This beautifully sculptured cascade ideally suits for remarkableplaces as it serves to have their special qualities completelyunfold.Created as a self-developing sequence, Sevenfold forms afascinating line of vibrating optical and acoustic rhythms, that aregenerated by the seven different flow patterns within each singleform.Furthermore,single forms can be combined with each otherin manifold arrangements.

Flowrat e :c a .60 ltr. / min

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

F l ow ra te :c a .75 ltr. / m i nWeight: 85 kgLx W xH (cm):

93 x 99 x 23

Emerson

(Design: John Wilkes/Hansjörg Palm)

Garden are open and elegantFlowforms with low flow rate,suitable for small and middlesized ponds or gravel beds.(Design: Nick We i d ma n n )

Garden

A s h d ow n is a round fountain stone for ponds and gra vel beds.It consists of three delicately intera c t i ve plains with eight-fo l dm ovements: A jewel for eve ry ga rd e n .(Design: J. Wilkes/N. Wells)

Ashdown


Flow rate :c a . 28 ltr. / m i nWeigh t:28 kgL x Wx H (cm):

66 x 66 x 16

Flow rate :c a . 66 ltr. / m i nWeigh t:85 kg

Ø : 88 cmHight: 15 cm


Vo rt ex is an extre m e l ye n e rgetic fo rm with a larg es p e c t rum of fl ow ra t e s.Vo rt ex is ideally suited fo ra e ration or for bountifulo rnamental arra n g e m e n t s.(Design: John Wi l ke s / N .We i d ma n n )

Akalla

Glonn G l o n n with its ve rsatile fo rm produces dynamic wa t e rm ovements and can be arranged from one fo rm to the next inoptional angles to create spirals with changing loops.(Design: John Wi l ke s / N i ck We i d ma n n )

Akalla is a heavy form; rounded and it creates a lively cascadewith a high flow rate. It is available in three different sizes up to 2metres in diameter. It works excellently for decentral watertreatments and fits exquisitely into parks and public pleasuregrounds. (Design: John Wi l kes/Nigel We l l s )


64 x 55 x 22


54 x 39 x 25

Flow rate :c a .200 ltr. / m i nWeigh t:110 kgL xWx H (cm):95 x 90 x 32

Vortex

M a l m ö is a powerful fo rm withi m p re s s i ve water move m e n t sand acoustic effe c t s.It is suited for middle sizedand large ponds.(Design: John Wi l ke s )

J ä rn a with its slender designc reates a moving cascadethat can produce rhy t h m i ccycles and constantlychanging fl ow pattern s.J ä rn a can be utilized fo rmixing processes and also asan ornamental fo rm .(Design: John Wi l kes/Nigel We l l s )

Järna

Herten

Flowrate :c a . 50 ltr. / m i nWeigh t:24 kgLx Wx H (cm):

46 x 55 x 20

Flowrate :c a .150 ltr. / m i nWeigh t:95 kgLxWx H (cm):

90 x 74 x 21

Flowrate :c a .100 ltr. / m i nWeigh t:100 kgLx Wx H (cm):102 x 99 x 32

Malmö

Herten is a form that can be contorted to the left or tothe right,producing a powerful cascade. It especiallyfits into locations with a slight slope, notably atplaygrounds, public parks and larger ponds .

(Design: John Wi l kes/Iain Tro u s d e l l )


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 delive red as seperate units and are also ava i l able as a complete kit with supplyp i p e , flexible hose and submersible pump. (Design: Iris Wa t e r )

The Helena 600 has been developedfor medium sized garden ponds.It is easily installed and works with variable flow rates.

Designs of different artistsHelena 400

I o n a is a closed water sculpture , i n s p i red by celtica 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 ta 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.(Design: Iris Wa t e r )

I o n a will be delive red withpebble pool, inlet pipewo rk ,h o s e , c o u p l i n g , clamps ands u b m e rsible pump.

Iona 700


With its lively water move m e n tand gracefully rounded fo rm ,H e l e n a u n folds the ma x i mu mquality of ga rdens with limiteds p a c e . A dancing curt a i ne m e rges from the wa t e rleaving the fo rm , c reating thee ffect of a dynamic wa t e r fa l l .mountain stre a m , p a rt i c u l a rl ywhen seve ral bowls are used as

F l ow ra t e :15-30 ltr./m i nWeight: 13 kg

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

F l ow ra t e :3 0-60 ltr./m i nWeight: 35 kgL x W x H (cm):

60 x 60 x 16

F l ow ra t e :c a . 27 ltr./m i nWeight: 31 kg

Ø: 70 cmHeight: 9 cm

c a s c a d e s.

The Swirler is an ideally sized watersculpture for all locations where dynamicvisual sculptures are desired.The water ascends in the center of theform and gently flows downwards alongthe spirally wound plain to create a fineplay of curling waves.(Design: P. E . D. A )

The S w i rler 600 is a spira l - fo rmed wa t e rs c u l p t u re with gentle water move m e n t sand a tender fl ow sound.This fo rm is an impre s s i ve piece, s u i t ab l efor ma ny purposes in pri vate and publica re a s, as for instance on lawns, a tga rden bed edges, in stone ga rd e n sand 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 rler 600 can be delive red as acomplete kit with pebble pool, i n c l u d i n ginlet pipewo rk , h o s e , c o u p l i n g , c l a m p sand submersible pump.

This stacking Flowform is used as a centralelement in ornamental ponds and for malenvironments.Emulating a rose bud,a lively and disarm-ing effect is being created, as the waterflows from the overflowing central orna-ment down to the five petals underneath.From these petals comes a pulsating mistas the water falls back into the pond. Thisaction creates a fascinating design ofinterwoven wave patterns on the surface.(Design: Iris Water)


Swirler 600

Swirler

Rose

F l ow ra t e :c a . 30 ltr. / m i nWeight: 32 kgL x W x H (cm):

80 x 70 x 14

F l ow ra t e :c a .100 ltr. / m i nWeight: 500 kgL x W x H (cm):136 x 116 x 47

F l ow ra t e :c a . 120 ltr. /mi nWeight: 150 kg


fi g u re 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 rinstance in ga rd e 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.C o rnelia in a pebble pool 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)

Cornelia stone garden water feature


Cornelia

Cornelia as pond fountain stone

The F l ow fo rm Corn e l i a belongs to a line offountains which activate the wa t e rfl owing through them to fo rm the mov i n g

This design is especially ap p ro p riate for fl ower beds,stone ga rdens and court ya rds wh e re a pondcannot be built but the experience of fl ow i n gwater 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 bed e l i ve red complete with a fitted washer made fro mthe same ma t e rial and color, a fitting wa t e rc o n t a i n e r, inlet pipe-end, h o s e , clamps ands u b m e rsible pump. (Design: Ken Smith)

The Cornelia is designed to add charme to small garden ponds aswell as to natural ponds.By adding and rhythmically recirculating oxygen, this flowform willhelp 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)

F l ow ra t e :c a .12 ltr. / m i nWeight: 17 kg


in a pebble pool

The pebble pool is a multi- purpose pre c a s ttank with two detachable lids for an easyinstallation of self- contained water fe a t u re s.

It has especially been constructed fo rd i ffe rent kinds of fountain stones as for S w i rl e r

6 0 0, Iona 700, C o rnelia and H a rm o ny.Due to its sturdy lid this container can also be used for thes 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 themain fe a t u res of this solid water sculpture container.

This large radial fountain stone is ani m p re s s i ve water sculpture fo rg e n e rously designed interi o rs orshopping 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 r im 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 against bre a k d ow n .■ made of sustainab l e , re - p rocessed polye t hylene of medium

d e n s i t y, re cy c ab l e .


Shamrock-Flowform with circular bench in the courtyard of a café.

C apacity: 120 Liter (ma x . ) , Weight: 10 kgM e a s u rements (L x W x H): 101 x 82 x 41 cm

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


F l ow fo rms are aesthetically attra c t i ve designfe a t u res for arc h i t e c t u re and planning 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 planning as we l las for the design of public park s.

F l ow fo rm installations as water sculpture sin arc h i t e c t u re and landscap i n g

On ma ny schoolya rd s, playing grounds and swim-ming pools especially children are enthused bytheir attra c t i ve and lively ap p e a ra n c e .In interiors, particularly in waiting zones, flowforms canprovide for a soothing yet enlivening atmosphere, opti-cally and acoustically. They have a distinctively positiveeffect on the entire ambient climate.Clean and naturally flowing water is healthy water whichhas always been the foundation of all life.Therefore, thepedagogical and even therapeutical effects ofFlowforms should be taken into account as they makethe lively moving nature of water visible. In this way.Flowforms develop a higher awareness for the essentialsignificance of a respectful contact with water, the elixirand facilitator of life.

New courtyard garden of the GLS Bank,Bochum,Germany

Software AG Foundation, Darmstadt, Germany

Gelsenkirchen comprehensive school, Germany

Akalla Cascade, Andebu Citypark, Norway


Victor sculpture on Victor Schauberger place, Darmstadt, Germany


E l e b o rate tests we re necessary in order to deve l o pthe special surfaces and pro p o rtions that are ab l eto generate lemniscatic movements (in the fo rm ofa fi g u re eight) and fl ow rates that appear in natura lfl owing water at any kind of curve or barri e r.With this special kind of movement and the aera t i-on they prov i d e ,F l ow fo rms can energetically rev i t a-lize our widely denaturalized tap wa t e r.

Water that is being treated rhythmically in this wa y,can support living processes like germination andfe rmentation and thus can be of significant va l u efor the production process in ma rket ga rd e n s,b a ke ri e s, b rewe ries or cheese dairi e s.The storage life of bread and natural juices can bep rolonged by rhythmic tre a t m e n t .Special mixing processes such as these needed fo rthe production of earth compounds in bio-dyna-mic agri c u l t u re are being enhanced through theuse of Flow fo rm s.F l ow fo rms have been used all over the wo rld (especially in New Zealand) for ma ny ye a rs becau-se they often offer more cost-effe c t i ve solutionsc o m p a red to technical stirring units.

F u rt h e rm o re , F l ow fo rms are successfully being usedas a supplemental stage in water treatment plants.Pa rt i c u l a rly in Scandinavia and England they havebeen deployed in the decentralized sewage tre a t-ment in reed- or cane-swamp-basins or in similarlaguna systems.

Flowforms and practical applications

Cheese dairy Hermannsdorf/ Schweißfurth Foundation

Production water treatment in an industrial baker y

Brewery Hermannsdorf/ Schweißfurth Foundation

Agricultural mixing system in Brandenburg, Germany

P roduction services of Flow fo rm and Water 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 dimensioning.■ Special production of circulation containers

made of welded polypro pylene panels.

■ 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 bassin and supporting frame for Ashdown

Negative of Glonn, for casting in artifical stone

Automated control of major installations

Test fl ow set-up of plaster originals for Akalla (Virbela Institute)

■ P roject planning, p roduction and distribution of complete Flow fo rm installations.

■ 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 Flow fo rms with a few excepti-

ons are sculptures from art i fi c i a l

s t o n e . Due to the use of selected

ap p l i c able ro cks as gra n i t e , b l a ck

basalt or diab a s, the Flow fo rms are

highly ab ra s i o n - p ro o f, g u a ra n t e e d

f rost resistant and easily to ma i n t a i n .

In order to effe c t i vely accent the

s t ru c t u re and color of the natural sto-

n e s,as a closing process all Flow fo rm s

h a ve been etched by hand.

■ A p a rt from their aesthetic ap p e a-

ra n c e ,F l ow fo rms also are of pra c t i c a l

va l u e .

By creating an effe c t i ve aera t i o n

( oxygenation) and by the special

fo rm of rhythmic move m e n t s

F l ow fo rms activate the wa t e r ’s self

p u ri fication and improve the wa t e r

quality for fishes and other water life

fo rm s.

■ 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 installation 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 r ly 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.

C H A R AC T E R I S T I C SOF FLOW F O R M S

Layout and design:srt & ad-agency / Holzwickede / Germany

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

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

Title picture: Free of Theodor Schwenk – On a layer of lycopodium powder Visible made vortexes Picture: Erich BäuerleEngl. version overworked: Peter Müller

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