Integration is noise, splash and the use of the space. It is not only harmony.
In a wide, crossable space, the answer is the dry fountain: the water leaves the paving, without a mirror. The ground remains a square.
The type of jet and the form of the water must speak the architectural language of the space. Inside a shopping centre, quieter jets are considered so as not to saturate visitors and shopkeepers.
The reason for the fountain may attract, mark the place, create sound, bring coolness, heighten a sculpture or mark an event.
Splash and wind are considered from the start: protection, orientation and height of the elements. Depth should not exceed 0.25 m for children’s safety. And in the case of visitable fountains the floor should be non-slip.