Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, Sculptural fountain in Uptown District, Houston, US.
The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall is a horseshoe-shaped fountain in Houston's Uptown District standing roughly 64 feet (19.5 m) tall with water flowing down both interior and exterior walls. The walls are made of black obsidian and concrete and create a curved interior space surrounded by a landscaped park.
Construction started in 1982 alongside the neighboring Williams Tower and was completed in 1985 to designs by architects John Burgee and Philip Johnson. The installation was intended to enhance the new business district and quickly became a landmark for the area.
The curved fountain serves as a gathering place in the Uptown District and is surrounded by a park with 186 live oak trees. People come here to take photos or sit on benches at the base of the water feature.
The water wall is open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM and entry to the park is free. Visitors can find parking in the Williams Tower Visitor Garage nearby.
The installation operates a recirculation system that cycles roughly 78,500 gallons (297,000 liters) of water every three hours. On hot days the falling water creates a light mist that cools the area around the fountain.
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