Fountain Of Life Ukufakwa Kwobuciko Bomphakathi by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Fountain Of Life Ukufakwa Kwobuciko Bomphakathi by Derya Geylani Vurusan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ubuciko Obuhle Competition Category.

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Fountain Of Life Ukufakwa Kwobuciko Bomphakathi

by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Ubuciko Obuhle Category

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The Design

About Fountain Of Life Ukufakwa Kwobuciko Bomphakathi

Umthombo Wempilo ungumsebenzi wobuciko omkhulu womphakathi ofakwe endaweni yokudlela e-Istanbul Airport. Le sithombe-mbaziwe sihlanganisa umthombo wetshe le-travertine oliqoshwe ngesandla nezimpophoma zengilazi ezibunjwe ngesandla. Umthombo wetshe ubhekise esikhathini esidlule, kanti izimpophoma zengilazi, ezibunjwe ukuze zibonakale sengathi ziphakama emthonjeni, ziveza isikhathi samanje. Umthombo wetshe uphakeme ngama-3000 mm, kanti izimo zengilazi zisukela ku-400 mm kuya ku-1000 mm ngokuphakama. Itshe elipholishiwe nengilazi ebonisa kancane kushintsha ukubukeka njengoba ukukhanya kunyakaza phezu kwezindawo zangaphandle.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Fountain Of Life Ukufakwa Kwobuciko Bomphakathi iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Fountain Of Life Ukufakwa Kwobuciko Bomphakathi ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Fountain Of Life Ukufakwa Kwobuciko Bomphakathi iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This is a sculptural piece in Istanbul Airport Kaimakk Restaurant that combines traditional travertine stone with large-scale glass splashes, representing the concept of time. The stone fountain symbolizes the past, while the glass splashes, shaped to appear as if they’re emerging from the fountain, capture the present moment. This design is unique due to its integration of materials and its symbolic representation of time, blending technics with a narrative that reflects both history and the present in a dynamic form.
Dimensions & Packaging: Material: Traditional travertine stone (fountain base) and hand-sculpted glass (splashes).
Dimensions:
Fountain: Height 3000mm, Width 1800mm, Depth 1800 mm
Glass splashes: Varying heights from 400 mm to 1000 mm

Production Method: Hand-carved travertine stone combined with hot glassblowing techniques.
Finish: Polished stone surface, semi-transparent glass finish.
Packaging: Custom-made wooden crate with protective padding for safe transport.
Tags: glass, contemporary glass, glass art
Production Technology: The piece was created by combining traditional materials with modern glassblowing techniques. The fountain was sculpted from travertine stone, chosen for its historical significance and texture. The glass splashes were shaped using advanced hot glass sculpting techniques, requiring precise control of temperature and pressure to achieve the desired fluid, dynamic effect. The challenge was integrating these materials in a way that highlighted their contrasting properties while conveying the passage of time through form and texture.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of the installation was merging two contrasting materials—traditional travertine stone and dynamic glass—into a cohesive design. Overcoming technical obstacles, such as controlling the shape and flow of the glass while maintaining the integrity of the stone, was crucial. Additionally, the limited production possibilities for large-scale glass sculptures and the need for precision posed significant challenges in execution.
Research: The research behind The installation is conceptual and experimental, focusing on the symbolic representation of time through material choice and form. The objective was to explore how contrasting materials like travertine stone and glass can embody past and present. Insights showed that combining history with dynamic forms creates a powerful narrative. The research impacts design by blending heritage and innovation, influencing both art and architecture in the creation of immersive, meaningful spaces.
Inspiration: The inspiration for the installation stems from my ongoing exploration of time in my Moment series. The project reflects the interplay between the past, present, and future. Traditional travertine stone, representing history, contrasts with the dynamic glass splashes, which symbolize the present moment frozen in time. Technically, the challenge of merging such contrasting materials to convey temporal concepts drove the design, aiming to create a timeless yet dynamic narrative.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2023 and finished in August 2023. The project located in Istanbul Airport, departure departmant, Kaimakk Restaurant.
Operation Flow: The project is a static installation, allowing viewers to interact visually. The object doesn’t operate in a traditional sense but transforms through its aesthetic impact. The interaction occurs as light shifts across the glass splashes and stone, creating varying reflections. Key moments happen as viewers observe the contrast between the solid, timeless stone and the dynamic, fluid glass. The piece’s strength lies in its ability to evoke emotions and thoughts about time, inviting viewers to reflect on the past and present.
Image Credits: Photo Credits: Sibel Ekenoglu