The creative solution, ‘St John’s Spring’, was an immersive sculptural installation designed in collaboration between experiential designers Richard Dance and Vanessa Reynolds. The concept imagined the ancient springwater bursting free once more through the paving stones. The journey was designed in three stages: Freedom, Reflection, and Sustain. Visitors would first encounter a striking central sculpture of water forms, seemingly frozen in mid-air, rising from a pool of rusted corten steel that mimics the paving patterns.

This initial visual impact would then transition into a sensory experience. A cooling mist, the gentle sound of trickling water, and calming ripples of light projected onto the vaulted stone roof of the gateway would create an immersive moment of tranquility away from the city's hustle. The design specified innovative and sustainable fabrication methods, including laser-cut recyclable steel and large-scale water forms 3D printed from a plant-based resin.

As the lead on 3D design and a co-creator of the full concept, the role was to visualise and model this complex fusion of materials, light, and water. The project was underpinned by a commitment to sustainability, with all materials specified as fully recyclable and the construction designed for easy transportability, ensuring the spring could reappear in other locations with minimal environmental impact.

The result was a deeply researched and evocative concept that invited visitors to reconnect with water, history, and a shared sense of liberation.