Designing and building custom water features and kinetic sculptures, Geoff McConnell creates bespoke architectural installations and standalone garden centrepieces from Fendalton. Working across materials including copper, brass, stainless steel, Corten steel, stone and glass, the studio crafts everything from rippledish bowls and water chandeliers to woven mesh sculptures and Chrysalis gas fires. Each piece balances flowing movement, reflective light and gentle acoustic sound, suited to private courtyards, residential gardens, indoor foyers or commercial dining areas.
Most works are commissioned made-to-order, though ready-made standalone pieces like the Rippledish come with self-contained base tanks and either plug-in or solar pumps that can be set up in minutes. McConnell collaborates directly with homeowners, architects and landscape designers, formulating plans from photos and drawings or arranging site visits where required. Finished sculptures are fully tested before being dispatched in custom plywood crates throughout New Zealand and overseas, accompanied by detailed installation instructions. Our pick in Fendalton for bespoke architectural water art that brings enduring craft and calm movement into a garden or courtyard.