Modern Raised Pond Ideas and Designs
Envision Landscape StudioThis small tract home backyard was transformed into a lively breathable garden. A new outdoor living room was created, with silver-grey brazilian slate flooring, and a smooth integral pewter colored concrete wall defining and retaining earth around it. A water feature is the backdrop to this outdoor room extending the flooring material (slate) into the vertical plane covering a wall that houses three playful stainless steel spouts that spill water into a large basin. Koi Fish, Gold fish and water plants bring a new mini ecosystem of life, and provide a focal point and meditational environment. The integral colored concrete wall begins at the main water feature and weaves to the south west corner of the yard where water once again emerges out of a 4” stainless steel channel; reinforcing the notion that this garden backs up against a natural spring. The stainless steel channel also provides children with an opportunity to safely play with water by floating toy boats down the channel. At the north eastern end of the integral colored concrete wall, a warm western red cedar bench extends perpendicular out from the water feature on the outside of the slate patio maximizing seating space in the limited size garden. Natural rusting Cor-ten steel fencing adds a layer of interest throughout the garden softening the 6’ high surrounding fencing and helping to carry the users eye from the ground plane up past the fence lines into the horizon; the cor-ten steel also acts as a ribbon, tie-ing the multiple spaces together in this garden. The plant palette uses grasses and rushes to further establish in the subconscious that a natural water source does exist. Planting was performed outside of the wire fence to connect the new landscape to the existing open space; this was successfully done by using perennials and grasses whose foliage matches that of the native hillside, blurring the boundary line of the garden and aesthetically extending the backyard up into the adjacent open space.
David Neale LandscapesMixing sleek hard landscaping with drifts of soft planting, the garden provided a contemporary yet relaxing city haven for a professional couple to unwind in. The garden took its inspiration from the Silent Pool Distillery, located in the beautiful, rural landscape of the Surrey Hills.
A raised, infinity-edged water feature reflected the spring-fed Silent Pool, a source of water for the gin. The quality UK-sourced materials used in the garden included textural Portland stone, Purbeck walling and weathered oak. The intricate gin-making process was represented through the laser-cut copper panels, polished copper distillation helmets and a central ‘citrus peel’ sculpture. Native, multi-stemmed trees created a canopy that provided a layer of privacy from neighouring properties. The planting, in tones of predominantly blues, whites, greens and hints of copper, subtly blends to create a calming ambience.
Blasen Landscape ArchitecturePhotographer: Marion Brenner
This is an example of a modern raised pond in San Francisco.
This is an example of a modern raised pond in San Francisco.
Campion Walker LandscapesTo anchor a modern house, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, Campion Walker brought in a mature oak grove that at first frames the home and then invites the visitor to explore the grounds including an intimate culinary garden and stone fruit orchard.
The neglected hillside on the back of the property once overgrown with ivy was transformed into a California native oak woodland, with under-planting of ceanothus and manzanitas.
We used recycled water to create a dramatic water feature cut directly into the limestone entranceway framed by a cacti and succulent garden.
E. Cobb ArchitectsPaul Warchol
Inspiration for a modern raised pond in Seattle with a water feature and decking.
Inspiration for a modern raised pond in Seattle with a water feature and decking.
AlexOur client in Annandale had always had a green thumb. He loved his plants and had an extensive collection of pots and plants already in the small courtyard garden.
It was only the courtyard itself that wasn’t working as it was dominated by a large wall cutting the space practically in half. It was also fairly dull and impractical.
The brief as you might imagine was to not only create large planting areas but also have room for an entertaining space and a large water feature and green wall. The key was to keep it simple.
We changed the flooring to a beautiful modular slate and created an in-built seat with raised garden bed packed full of plants.
The in-built seating really helped to maximise the space and also provides a great focal point.
The water feature provides that soothing quality of running water and is also stocked full of fish.
There is also still plenty of room for the pots and the garden can comfortably be called a green oasis from every angle.
This garden design project was a real pleasure to work on and it certainly proves the old adage that size doesn’t matter.
Hampstead Garden Designlarge entertaining patio inset with with a long water feature. Porcelain paving and Millboard decking.
Photo of a large modern back formal partial sun raised pond for summer in Hertfordshire with decking and a wood fence.
Photo of a large modern back formal partial sun raised pond for summer in Hertfordshire with decking and a wood fence.
Linsey Evans Garden DesignSmall rear garden in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Gabion cages filled with Purbeck stone were used for the retaining walls which create height and interest. The original pond with the Acer growing over the top was retained, raised slightly and re-lined with fibreglass. A circular path creates movement around the garden which is divided in half with the rear half being devoted to growing a vegetables.
A powder coated aluminium pergola adds sculptural dimension, height and interest.
The raised vegetable beds were created from Oak railway sleepers.
Many plants were retained and re-homed.
Del Conte’s M & H Landscape ConstructionDesign ideas for a medium sized modern back full sun raised pond in San Francisco with concrete paving and a retaining wall.
UserThis is a mid-century modern waterfall/pond with a "floating" step leading from the concrete walkway to the elevated concrete patio behind the waterfall.
Designed and built by Botanica Atlanta.
Formative ArchitectureInspiration for a medium sized modern back raised pond in Albuquerque with a water feature.
Linsey Evans Garden DesignSmall rear garden in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Gabion cages filled with Purbeck stone were used for the retaining walls which create height and interest. The original pond with the Acer growing over the top was retained, raised slightly and re-lined with fibreglass. A circular path creates movement around the garden which is divided in half with the rear half being devoted to growing a vegetables.
A powder coated aluminium pergola adds sculptural dimension, height and interest.
The raised vegetable beds were created from Oak railway sleepers.
Many plants were retained and re-homed.
AlexOur client in Annandale had always had a green thumb. He loved his plants and had an extensive collection of pots and plants already in the small courtyard garden.
It was only the courtyard itself that wasn’t working as it was dominated by a large wall cutting the space practically in half. It was also fairly dull and impractical.
The brief as you might imagine was to not only create large planting areas but also have room for an entertaining space and a large water feature and green wall. The key was to keep it simple.
We changed the flooring to a beautiful modular slate and created an in-built seat with raised garden bed packed full of plants.
The in-built seating really helped to maximise the space and also provides a great focal point.
The water feature provides that soothing quality of running water and is also stocked full of fish.
There is also still plenty of room for the pots and the garden can comfortably be called a green oasis from every angle.
This garden design project was a real pleasure to work on and it certainly proves the old adage that size doesn’t matter.
austin outdoor designPhoto: David De Gendt
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun raised pond in Austin with a potted garden and gravel.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun raised pond in Austin with a potted garden and gravel.
Blasen Landscape ArchitecturePhotographer: Marion Brenner
Design ideas for a modern raised pond in San Francisco.
Design ideas for a modern raised pond in San Francisco.
Rousseau Design LtdSteve Lancefield
Design ideas for a large modern back full sun raised pond in Los Angeles with a pond and decking.
Design ideas for a large modern back full sun raised pond in Los Angeles with a pond and decking.
Modern Raised Pond Ideas and Designs
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