Aquaduct Sculpture

I’ve hobbled over this work of art on several occasions. Brindley Place’s Central Square and incredibly high-​heeled shoes don’t work well together.
Aquaduct is a fairly inoffensive bit of public art, with two large sections of bronze in the shape of an aquaduct. The rise up from a base that resembles contour lines on a map, with three curving tiers (these are what I tend to trip up on).
The sculpture is by Miles Davies and was unveiled in 1995. It isn’t the most exciting example of public art, but is a nice tribute to the role of canals in the industrial heritage of the area.

If you like visiting the Costa in Brindley Place Plaza and watching the children paying amongst the lovely water feature, then you’ll know the Aquaduct sculpture. It’s a large piece inspired by the network of canals upon which the Brindley place development is centred and was designed by Miles Davies.
Built in two sections as if it’s broken in the middle, it’s smooth surface and it’s geometrical shape are designed to make you think of the engineering skills that contributed to the industrial revolution. Also, it evokes Birmingham’s reliance on water in the form of canals, landlocked as it is.
More importantly, it’s a great place to play hide and seek or a simple good old fashioned game of chase around. Just watch out for the cars that occasionally come past.