Uruguay: Locks Fountain, Montevideo

While exploring Montevideo we came across Locks Fountain.  The tradition is that lovers attach a lock to the fountain with their names on it and then throw away the key, cementing their affections. We looked all over for a padlock– but unfortunately no one nearby was selling any.

The fountain itself was not that exciting, but I love the idea. It would be great to design a lock fountain where people had to climb into the water to attach the lock to some kind of structure.

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Plus — this little water feature is tucked around the corner from Lock Fountain. I love how it is built right into the sidewalk. And how the rocks are the same color as the sidewalk.

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About Patty Hume

Patty Hume is a designer person from Los Angeles, California. She blogs at pattyhume.com and tweets @pattyhume. In her previous life she designed big fountains and public spaces all over the world for WET. In 2009 she founded BREAKurban, an environmental design studio where she designs landscapes, experiences and places. She thinks plants are sexy. You can "like" her on Facebook but if you don't she will totally understand. She can also be found sharing her adventures on Instagram and Pinterest.

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