Bespoke. Natural. Built to belong.

Our Creations

Explore a curated selection of our natural swimming pools, biopools, lakes, ponds and water features crafted across Portugal, Europe and the U.S. Every project is custom-designed to fit its landscape — shaped by architecture, terrain, and the natural character of the site. Browse the categories below to see the range of environments we create and find inspiration for your own living-water project.

Natural Swimming Pools & Biopools

Chemical-free swimming environments shaped to your land and architecture. These projects blend ecological filtration with refined design for clear, healthy, living water.

Limestone natural pool with negative edge & upflow wetland filtration – Mirando do Corvo, Portugal

Large Natural Lakes & Pond Construction

Koi Ponds & Water Gardens

Waterfalls, Cascades & Streams

Estate-scale lakes and swimming ponds engineered for clarity, stability, and ecological performance. Designed for large properties, retreats, and rural environments.

Ornamental ponds designed for beauty, movement, and balance — featuring aquatic plants, stonework, and natural filtration that support vibrant, thriving ecosystems.

Dynamic water features that bring sound, motion, and atmosphere to your landscape. Designed as standalone installations or integrated into natural pools and lakes.

Ecological Wetlands & Regenerative Landscapes

Living water systems designed to support biodiversity, recharge groundwater, and restore ecological harmony — ideal as standalone wetlands or integrated into large natural pools.

Slate stone grotto with hidden hot tub behind waterfall flowing into natural pool. Carmel Valley, CA

Sustainable Innovations

Lisbon Natural Pool Oasis

Portfolio

Advanced eco-technologies that enhance efficiency and self-sufficiency — including integrated rainwater harvesting kits and programmable pumping systems exclusive to Aqua Vitae.

A multi-level natural pool retreat in Lisbon, crafted with hand-set stone, custom timber finishes, and full ecological regeneration. Featuring wetland filtration, smart circulation, and layered swim zones — this flagship project exemplifies Aqua Vitae’s mastery of landscape-integrated water design.

Explore completed natural pools, lakes, ponds, and water features showcasing Aqua Vitae’s craftsmanship across Portugal and the United States.