The central atrium plaza at the World Trade Center of Barcelona is the
location of a kinetic water statement that in form integrates seamlessly
with its surroundings. The fountain is an extension of  its architectural
environment.

When active, pulsing vertical water plumes emit from the plaza surface.
In plan, the visitor views a grand cruciform of vertical water that traverses
the plaza in an endless, kinetic variety of linear patterns. The feature is 
enjoyed from the lower entry level as well as from above at four cantilevering
balconies, where at moments the water jets thrust vertically, beyond the 
second level and well above the visitors vantage point. The fountain’s 
animation is versatile: the water can be programmed to pulse gently as 
ambling waves that cross the plaza in quiet repose, or, the feature can be 
elating—a joyous statement of rapidly surging, vertical water plumes that 
reach heights of eighteen meters. There is no barrier or open pool: when 
the fountain is inactive, it disappears and the plaza can be used for other 
activities.

At night, the fountain is vibrantly lit with white light. The plumes of water 
transform into a brilliantly luminous evening event.