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An exhibition of proposed designs for a new water fountain kiosk in London. In the 17th century charitable fountain kiosks, paid for by the sultan or other members of the royal family, were created in Turkey to distribute water to citizens. Kiosks soon became popular in western European cities and by the 19th century they had been adapted to dispense more than just water, selling tickets, newspapers and cigarettes.
Architects including Zaha Hadid Architects, Hopkins and Eric Parry Architects are taking part in the project, working with proposed sites including Exhibition Road, Soho and the South Bank. Representatives from each of the six practices involved visited Istanbul to research these structures, ceramic materials and building techniques.