Designing with Water
Santuário Landscape Designs shapes outdoor spaces where nature, wellness, and timeless beauty come together. From living natural pools and refined conventional pools to serene ponds, we design water features as integral elements of the landscape—crafted to elevate everyday living while respecting the natural world.
Immerse Yourself in a Living Pool
Step into a pool that’s alive. Natural pools aren’t just water—they’re thriving ecosystems that refresh your body, calm your mind, and honor the environment.
- Purely Natural: Plants and beneficial bacteria keep your water clear and chemical-free. Dive in without a second thought.
- Gentle & Inviting: Soft on skin, safe for kids, pets, and anyone who loves to swim.
- Breathtaking Beauty: A natural pool transforms your garden into a serene sanctuary, blending seamlessly with your landscape.
- Low-Maintenance Harmony: Nature does the work, balancing water and life so you can relax, not scrub.
- Eco & Cost Smart: Uses less water, avoids costly chemicals, and fosters biodiversity right at home.
- Adds Value: A stunning, sustainable pool sets your property apart, attracting admiration—and potential buyers.
A natural pool is more than luxury—it’s a statement. It’s where elegance meets ecology, where your backyard becomes a retreat, and where wellness flows as freely as the water itself.
Bring life, beauty, and harmony to your garden—let’s make your natural pool a reality.
Conventional Pools
Timeless Outdoor Luxury
Your outdoor space should be more than a garden—it should be a refined retreat designed for relaxation, wellness, and meaningful moments.
A thoughtfully designed pool plays a central role in achieving this balance, offering far more than visual appeal or leisure alone.
Wellness, Naturally
Stepping into clear, inviting water is an instant reset.
Pools provide a restorative experience that supports both physical and mental well-being.
Swimming offers low-impact exercise suitable for all ages, while the natural buoyancy of water eases joint strain and encourages movement, relaxation, and recovery.
Even quiet moments at the water’s edge can turn the pace of everyday life into calm.
Designed in Harmony
At Santuario, we approach pools as an integral part of the landscape—not an addition, but a seamless extension of the garden itself.
Each design is carefully integrated with its surroundings, balancing architecture, planting, and water to create a cohesive and elegant outdoor environment.
Reflections, textures, and subtle water features work together to elevate the atmosphere and enhance the natural beauty of your space.
Created for Living
A pool is also a place where life unfolds. It becomes the setting for family gatherings, summer evenings, celebrations, and quiet reflection.
From relaxed afternoons to elegant evenings by the water, a pool enriches daily life and creates lasting connections with those who share the space.
Discover how Santuário designs pools that elevate outdoor living. Explore our virtual tours to experience our work firsthand.
Ponds
An Elegant, Cost-Conscious Choice
Ponds offer a refined and cost-effective alternative to traditional swimming pools. Designed for visual beauty and quiet enjoyment, they deliver impact without complexity. From construction through long-term care, ponds typically require fewer resources, making them an economical solution that never compromises on design or atmosphere.
Naturally Responsible by Design
Beyond aesthetics, ponds provide meaningful ecological value. They support stormwater management by reducing runoff, assist in groundwater recharge, and improve water quality through natural filtration. Aquatic plants help remove impurities, while the pond itself becomes a valuable part of the surrounding environment.
When thoughtfully designed, a pond encourages biodiversity—supporting birds, beneficial insects, and native plant life—contributing to a healthier, more balanced landscape.
A Living Landscape Feature
A pond introduces a self-sustaining micro-ecosystem to your garden. Frogs, dragonflies, and other beneficial species naturally take up residence, helping maintain ecological balance while enriching your sensory experience. The gentle movement of water creates a calming presence, offering a daily retreat of stillness and reflection.
Life Beneath the Surface
Fish add depth, movement, and vitality to a pond. Species such as koi and goldfish contribute to the ecological health of the water by managing algae and insects, while also bringing elegance and interest to the landscape. Their presence enhances both the function and visual appeal of the pond.
Designed for Harmony
At Santuário Landscape Designs, ponds are crafted as integrated elements of the garden, blending structure, planting, and water into a cohesive whole. More than a feature, a pond becomes a lasting expression of balance, sustainability, and refined outdoor living.
Explore our The Parterre Cathedral Garden virtual tour to experience one of our pond designs.
Contact us today for a personalized quote and start your backyard transformation.