Mimeo Cascade

Name: Mimeo Cascade, Water Feature Bowl
Brand: David Harber

Mimeo, Mimeo Cascade and Ekho draw on the contemplative nature of water fountains and geometric forms found in Islamic gardens. Mimeo’s ethereal water bowl is raised on a pedestal to create Mimeo Cascade, whose water streams are expertly guided to form an ethereal web, continuing the Islamic appreciation for finely crafted water fountains.

Variations & finishes

1. Mimeo Cascade in Bronze

Verdigris patina bronze

2. Ekho in Bronze and Gold Leaf

Verdigris patina bronze and 23¾ carat gold leaf

3. Mimeo in Bronze

Antique bronze

Ekho, Mimeo and Mimeo Cascade are all available in one size, with larger sizes on request. This piece is supplied with integrated warm white LED lights.

Available standard size

Available in 35in, and larger sizes upon request.

Available finishes

Bronze

Example scale

35in
(Model scale: 71in)

Design details

Historically, clear running water has been a significant feature of Islamic gardens, holding sacred status. It permeates outdoor spaces with the soothing sound of trickling water, bringing ambiance to the garden and a sense of peace.

Handcrafted from elegant copper and bronze with an aged verdigris finish, Mimeo Cascade creates a modern, gravity-defying mystique of its own.

Mimeo, a simpler version of Mimeo Cascade, makes a beautiful focal point on the surface of a pool of water. Here, it’s colors are the soft, warm, chestnut hues of the antique bronze finish. Similar to Corten steel, the mellow tones develop a characterfu; patina with age. Unlike Ekho, Mimeo doesn’t feature a gold leaf finish.

Mimeo Cascade is a fresh take on a water fountain. As water flows from the handcrafted bronze water bowl at night, it’s backlit by LED lighting to form a glistening curtain of light that complements the verdigris finish and decorative lattice fretwork around the rim.

Like a luxurious birdbath, this bowl-shaped water fountain can be placed above an existing body of water, where it appears to float, creating a strong reflection on the surface. Alternatively, Mimeo Cascade has its own reservoir tank, making it a self-contained water fountain for a courtyard setting.

Product information

Mimeo and Ekho can be set up in various ways, depending on whether you require a reservoir tank or basin to be supplied with the piece. It stands on a support in the reservoir tank or basin and water circulates via the use of a water pump. Tanks can be supplied that will connect to a water top-up, which contain a drain and overflow for safety and ease of maintenance. Softened water should be used to avoid any issue with limescale build-up.

Generally, there are primarily four ways Mimeo and Ekho can be installed and set up. This is dependent on the overall look you would like to achieve, together with what the site actually allows.

1. Place the piece on a support and use a below-ground water basin, for which an excavated smooth and level foundation pad is required.

2. Place the piece on a support and use a polished, clad, or painted above-ground water basin, which requires a smooth and level foundation pad or terrace is required. These are typically used where large excavation is difficult.

3. Place the piece on a support above an existing pool or pond filled with clean and filtered water. The fountain pump simply draws water from the pool or pond and recirculates it.

4. If you are placing the piece on a support above an existing body of unclean and unfiltered water, then an external pump and filter will be needed to draw dirty water from the pool or pond, clean it, and return it directly to the base of the feature.

For options 1 and 2 above, provision for a conduit to provide power to the pump, filter, and lights, as well as and a water feed, needs to be made in the foundation pad.

Mimeo Cascade is supplied with an above-ground or partially above-ground reservoir tank that can be power-coated or clad in bronze to match the feature. The reservoir tank or basin will need a smooth and level foundation to stand on, with provision made for a conduit to provide power to the pumps, filter, and lights. The piece stands on a support in the reservoir tank or basin, and water circulates with the use of a pump. Because of the intricacies of the piece, and because covering or concealing mesh can’t be placed on top of the reservoir tank or basin, the piece needs to be hand-filled (by hose or bucket) with softened water and drained using a submersible pump or bucket.

Shipping quotes can be obtained and charged at cost.

At David Harber, we can provide a variety of filtration and maintenance solutions depending on your own installation and budget. A detailed Maintenance Manual will be provided at installation and is also available on request. It is essential that chlorinated water is not used in bronze water fountains. However, the level of chlorine in domestic tap water is fine.