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A Considered, Six-Stage Process

Every Aquaterra project moves through the same disciplined process, from first conversation to long-term care.

01

Consultation

02

Concept Design

03

Technical Planning

04

Build & Installation

05

Stabilisation

06

Maintenance

Step 01

Consultation

We begin with a conversation about your space, lifestyle, and the feeling you want the finished ecosystem to create. This includes a site visit or virtual walkthrough to assess structural, electrical, and plumbing considerations.

Step 02

Concept Design

Our designers translate your brief into concept renderings, material palettes, and planting or stocking plans, refined together with you until the direction feels right.

Step 03

Technical Planning

Every system—filtration, life support, structural loading, climate control—is engineered in detail, with full documentation shared with your architect or contractor where relevant.

Step 04

Build & Installation

Our craftsmen and aquatic engineers install the piece on site, from hardscape and glasswork to planting, wiring, and water systems, with minimal disruption to your space.

Step 05

Stabilisation

Newly installed ecosystems need time to find balance. We monitor water chemistry, planting establishment, and livestock health closely during this period.

Step 06

Maintenance Support

Once stable, your installation moves onto an ongoing maintenance plan, keeping it thriving and evolving for years to come.

Concept sketches and material palette for a client project
Design Documentation

Every Detail Planned Before We Build

Concept renderings, planting schedules, and technical drawings are shared and approved before installation begins, so there are no surprises on site.

On-Site Craft

Built by Our Own Craftsmen

Our in-house team handles hardscape, glasswork, planting, and life-support installation directly, so design intent carries through to the finished piece.

Craftsman installing an aquarium life-support system

Planning a Living Ecosystem Project?

Share your space, style, size, and budget. Aquaterra Studio will help shape your idea into a custom concept designed around your location, lifestyle, and long-term maintenance needs.

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