Who We Are
From creative design solutions to seamless project management and lasting system performance, we aim to exceed expectations at every stage for our valued clients and partners.
40
YEARS
Established by Mr. Vincent Helton in 1983, we've served highly regarded architects, developers, landscape architects, governments and public institutions for 40 years. We look forward to many more to come.
1,000+
PROJECTS
We’ve completed over 1,000 water feature projects across North America including commercial and residential developments, public parks, civic and institutional spaces as well as academic and corporate campuses.
ONE
TEAM
We are a small multidisciplinary team of designers with training and education in architecture and engineering as well as an international background. Combined, we bring over 30 years of architectural water design experience.
Where it all started…
Our first highlight, the Canadian Pavilion of the World Expo 92, situated in Seville, Spain, attracted over 41 million people over the 6 months since it opened. The Pavilion featured a grand pool, and at its centre sat a glass stage for performers. Additional glass panels were set up behind the stage on which images and lights were projected.
Sustainable Water Design
As architectural water feature designers, Vincent Helton & Associates works closely with landscape architects, architects, and developers to integrate water into private properties and public spaces in a way that seamlessly aligns with the site’s natural and architectural design.
While fountains can often consume large amounts of water, our team is constantly searching for new designs and technologies that allow our projects to optimize the resources that they use. In most cases, we achieve this through using energy-saving equipment and efficient mechanical systems. Our commitment to sustainable design can be defined through these three principles:
Reducing waste and maintenance requirements through optimized architectural and mechanical design
Recycling water from the natural environment using techniques such as rainwater harvesting
Respecting water for its essential value and aesthetic possibilities
To this end, we continue to engage in research and build up our knowledge of innovative and green architectural water feature technology and techniques. As a firm, we believe that the inviting spaces we create with our water features are only amplified and enriched by the work we put in to promote the well-being of our natural environment.