Recharge Chambers
Three water
features, providing sustainable environments, were inspired by the
Cedar River Aquifer flowing beneath the site, offering respite for
emergency workers in the facility. The artwork was developed in
response to workers who said, “All we want is to hear the
sound of water”. The RCECC facility houses the King County
Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center and the King
County Office of Emergency Management.
At the entrance
to the building, rainwater is harvested from the roof and released to
the aquifer below through a bronze scupper and granite basin.
A bubbling
water table is encircled by stone seating in a zen courtyard creating a
calming environment for emergency workers.
Scuppers
harvest water from the roof, releasing it to a meadow at the rear of
the building.
Location:
Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center, Renton, WA.
In
collaboration with:
Hewitt architects,
RossDrulisCusenberry architects
Materials:
Polished
granite water table and basin: 5’ and 4’, bronze
scuppers. Granite water table: 5’, benches:
16” x 24”
Commissioned
by:
Public Art
4CULTURE, Seattle, WA.
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