Koi Ponds & Water Features
Sculptural water design — koi ponds, waterfalls, cascades, wet walls and garden features crafted to elevate your landscape.
Nature, movement & artistry in water
Custom water features
for every landscape
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.
Still, reflective & alive
Koi Ponds & Water Gardens
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.
Sound, motion & atmosphere
Waterfalls, Cascades & Streams
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.
Modern & architectural
Architectural Water Features
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.
Benefits of custom water features
- Relaxation & stress relief through natural sound and movement
- Biodiversity — 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
All Aqua Vitae water features use the same advanced principles behind our natural pools — biological and mechanical filtration, phosphate control, proper circulation and natural stone. Water that stays clean and clear with minimal upkeep.
"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
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