There is a natural effect on our bodies when we hear the sounds of running water. We experience a shift in the autonomic nervous system response. As a result, the body begins relaxing. So, it is not surprising that individuals of all ages naturally get drawn to water features. They can include cascading pools, waterfalls, and fountains. At this point, you may be wondering how water features can aid your commercial architecture. We are going to explain that here.

Improving the appeal

Few things can make a property more attractive than a water feature. They can increase the kerb appeal dramatically. Adding one to the landscape will grab attention.

The improvement in the aesthetics can provide a number of benefits. Firstly, it can increase the number of visitors. More people may walk by just to see the water feature. For hotels, restaurants and retail spaces, it can get more footfall through your doors and increase your revenue.

A second benefit is the features can make you stand out to prospective employees. People are more likely to view your business favourably if they see you care about the landscaping and creating a nice environment.

An environment that soothes

Another thing these features can do is generate a soothing environment. Moving water in an external space has several benefits for commercial architecture. For one thing, it can help lower noise pollution. Noise from local communities and city noise can be minimised or eliminated. As for road traffic noise, you can muffle it, producing an oasis at the centre of a busy setting.

As you remove or lower these exterior noises, your tenants and visitors are left with the calming effects of running water. While they experience the sounds of your water features, their stress and heart rates will go down. This degree of relaxation encourages people to remain longer. Anyone working in the area will also be able to focus more.

Adding value

Finally, water features can increase a commercial property’s value. As we said above, when you bring more people in, revenues go up. If people are enjoying themselves and relaxing, you increase the chances that they will stay for longer. For shops and restaurants, it can mean they spend more.

In addition, when someone has a positive visit, they are more likely to return. Furthermore, they will share their experience with others. Increased and repeat visitors expand your earnings even more.

A commercial property that is high in demand increases the property’s overall value too. You could find an increase in tenancies. The building could also have a higher price tag if you decide to sell.

Talk to us about features for commercial architecture

At Coffey Architects, we have an extensive portfolio of commercial projects. Examples of our skills include work on gallery spaces and office fit outs. We can even design entire headquarters or look at features like shop fronts. Our creativity and ability to support each client are very useful here.

So, if you are interested in finding out what we can do for your commercial architecture, please get in touch. We can explore all kinds of options with you for any type of space.