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Aquascape Artist of the Year: The Story Behind the Trophy That Changed Everything

We didn’t apply. We didn’t even know we were being considered. But one unforgettable project changed everything. This is the real story of how we became Artist of the Year — and what it means today.

In 2013, we were named Artist of the Year by Aquascape— the highest honor in the world of water feature artistry.

But we didn’t apply. We didn’t submit. We didn’t even know we were being considered.

A vendor visited one of our builds, had their mind blown, and told someone at Aquascape. That person dug through our portfolio — and what they found spoke for itself.

Are We the Right Team for Your Pond, Fountain, or Waterfall Project?

Modern Design Aquascaping may not be the right fit for every pond, fountain, or waterfall project — and that’s exactly why we wrote this guide. Since the late 1990s, our family team has built, repaired, and maintained water features of every size, from small patio fountains to large-scale ponds and waterfalls worldwide. In this article, we explain the services we offer, who we are and are not a good fit for, how our maintenance programs work, and what makes our process different.