Brief
A 3m by 2m courtyard, north-facing, surrounded by limestone. The client wanted reflection and sound, not display.
Outcome
A shallow reflective basin with a slow sheet weir. Maintenance averages 20 minutes a fortnight.
Case Study · Journal
Case study: a Cotswold courtyard pond
A small courtyard, a strict budget and a brief that read 'calm'. Here is what we built.
AnyPond Design Team 18 February 2026 6 min read
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