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Koi Ponds & Water Features

Sculptural water design—koi ponds, waterfalls, cascades, wet walls & garden features crafted to elevate your landscape.

Nature, Movement & Artistry in Water

Aqua Vitae designs and builds custom water features that transform outdoor spaces into serene, sensory-rich environments. From still koi ponds to architectural water walls and dynamic cascades, each installation is engineered for clarity, beauty, and long-term performance. Whether your style is naturalistic, modern, or hybrid, we tailor every feature to your land, your home, and your vision.

Koi pond with basalt column water feature & lilies for office entrance–Kauai, HI | Aqua Vitae

All Aqua Vitae water features use the same advanced principles behind our natural pools:

Biological and mechanical filtration
Phosphate control to limit algae
Proper circulation and oxygenation
Natural stone and sustainable materials
Quiet, energy-efficient pumping systems

This ensures water that stays clean and clear with minimal upkeep—and long-term cost savings.

Koi ponds are living works of art—still, reflective, and teeming with life. We design ponds that balance biological filtration, oxygenation, and clean aesthetics, creating a tranquil sanctuary for both fish and people. From traditional Japanese-inspired koi sanctuaries to contemporary garden ponds, each system is built for stability, clarity, and low maintenance.

(Wet Walls & Reflective Water Elements)

For modern homes and contemporary landscapes, we create sculptural water features designed as architectural focal points. Wet walls, stone runnels, water rills, and reflective black-water basins add movement and texture without overpowering the space. Each installation blends structural engineering with elegant, minimalist water design.

Moving water adds energy and atmosphere to any landscape. Aqua Vitae builds naturalistic and architectural waterfall systems, multi-tier cascades, meandering garden streams, and integrated pool-to-pond transitions. Each design uses precision-engineered flow rates and hidden filtration to ensure clean, clear, and consistent performance year-round.

Koi Ponds & Water Gardens

Waterfalls, Cascades & Streams

Architectural Water Features

Engineered for Clarity & Low Maintenance

The Benefits of Custom Water Features

Thoughtfully designed water features enhance your landscape in ways that go beyond aesthetics:

Relaxation & stress relief through natural sound and movement
Biodiversity that attracts birds, beneficial insects, and aquatic life
Microclimate and cooling effects in warm climates
Increased property value & visual impact
Year-round beauty, even in winter or low-growth seasons

Each feature becomes a central element of the outdoor experience.

I love the water feature and stream Aqua Vitae created for our office entry. It makes for a tranquil sound and attractive entrance that people always comment on. The build process was creative and fun and they even drilled the slate stone on site!

Jacob P.

Slate Stone Water Feature & Stream Palo Alto, California

Drilled basalt column water feature spilling into decorative basin for home office – Manhattan, NY

Start Your Water Feature Project

If you're considering a koi pond, waterfall, or custom water feature, we offer structured design and planning services to help you move forward with clarity. Share a few details about your site and project goals, and we’ll send you an initial assessment along with recommended next steps.

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