Aqua Foundry
Bespoke aquascapes and living water features, built to last
We design and build planted aquascapes, paludariums, koi ponds, and reef installations as functional art—considered, precise, and crafted to thrive for years. Each piece is treated as an extension of its space, not a tank.
What We Build
Signature Aquascapes
Planted freshwater display tanks designed for homes and offices. We engineer the substrate, select plant palettes, and establish ecosystems that remain vibrant and low-maintenance through thoughtful design and ongoing care.
Paludarium Builds
Mixed land-and-water terrariums that blur the boundary between aquatic and terrestrial. Each paludarium is a scaled ecosystem—moss-covered stone, emergent plants, and aquatic life in dynamic balance.
Koi & Reflection Ponds
Outdoor water gardens that anchor gardens and courtyards. We design pond systems for year-round health, integrating stone, plantings, and circulation to create meditative focal points that mature with age.
Corporate & Hospitality Installations
Reception reef walls, hotel lobby features, and restaurant centerpieces designed to set tone and rhythm for public spaces. These installations are engineered for reliability and impact in high-traffic environments.
Selected Work
The Tidewater Residence
A 400-gallon living-room reef wall featuring stony corals and a curated fish community, designed to anchor a coastal home's primary space.
The Koi Courtyard
An outdoor koi pond and stone garden integrated into a residential landscape, with naturalistic edges and year-round plantings that frame the water.
Meridian Hotel Lobby Installation
A suspended planted aquascape suspended in the center of a five-story hotel atrium, visible from every floor and engineered for hands-free maintenance.
How We Think
Every project begins with observation: the room, its light, the rhythm of daily life within it. We don't consult a catalog. Instead, we ask what kind of living system will belong in this particular space—and how to build it so it thrives, not merely survives.
Aqua Foundry treats tanks as long-term living systems, not one-time installations. We design with maintenance in mind, engineer for stability, and remain available as your ecosystem matures.
Ready to Commission
We work with homeowners, architects, and hospitality teams on custom aquascapes, paludariums, koi ponds, and reef installations. A commission begins with a conversation about your space, your vision, and the living system that belongs there.