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Fewer but more unique water features is the answer to sustainable water feature design, says Michael Denman, director of overseas operations for Crystal Fountains.

Since opening an office in Dubai at the end of last year, Canadian water feature specialist Crystal Fountains has seen its business grow rapidly in the region.

The firm has garnered several large contracts, including work on Emerald Gateway in Abu Dhabi, and is now planning to expand its regional base. Michael Denman, director of overseas operations for Crystal Fountains, talks with Commercial Outdoor Design.

What services does Crystal Fountains offer?

There are two aspects to the company: the consultancy side of the business, and the manufacturing component, where we sell to fountain contractors around the world.

The consultancy side focuses on high-level projects. Often these are projects where there is a custom element to it, where the client is seeking to hire a design specialist who can really take the water feature to another level.

What projects are you working on in the region?

The Dubai office is primarily focused on the consultancy side of things. Development of water features around the Burj Dubai is one example. We're also working with Aldar on Central Market in Abu Dhabi, with KEO on Emerald Gateway, and with the Tourism Development and Investment Company on the Abu Dhabi Golf Club hotel.

What is the typical request from a commercial client?

There has been a shift towards water features that are unique, with more sophisticated elements. Most of the projects that we are involved in are high-end projects. Plazas are becoming popular, where kids can interact with water.

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