5. Formal Fountain 2009
50’ Diameter Formal Pond
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
6. Greenwich, CT 2003
Residential Koi Pond (55,000 gallons)
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
and Anthony Archer-Wills, LLC
7. Greenwich, CT 2003
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
and Anthony Archer-Wills, LLC
8. Greenwich, CT 2003
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
and Anthony Archer-Wills, LLC
9. The opening of this
12’ x 20’ cave is hidden
from view by the
waterfall
UPPER MIDWEST
RESIDENCE, 2008
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY:
DAVID B. DUENSING & ASSOCIATES, INC.
AND ANTHONY ARCHER-WILLS, LLC
10. The opening of this
8’ x 12’ cave is
hidden from view
by the waterfall
UPPER MIDWEST
RESIDENCE 2008
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY:
DAVID B. DUENSING & ASSOCIATES, INC.
AND ANTHONY ARCHER-WILLS, LLC
14. National Wildlife Federation
As construction project director for our new 95,000 sf. Headquarters building, I
selected David for the job in 2001, on the recommendation of our architect HOK
(Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum). David brought to our job a rare combination of
creative vision, pragmatic construction skills and onsite management talent. He turned
our rough vision into an aquatic habitat that enhances our organization’s image and
working environment – and is consistent with the goals of our Backyard Wildlife
Habitat’s program.
At the National Wildlife Federation’s headquarters in Reston, Virginia, we’re now going
into our ninth year with our spectacular wildlife ponds and waterfalls designed and
built by David B. Duensing. Everyday our staff and visitors pause on our entrance bridge
to enjoy the sights and sounds of the aquatic ecosystem that David created. What a
perfect setting for a wildlife organization!
The crew that David brought in shared his work ethic and drive for efficiency and
quality. Watching them dance with multi-ton boulders and equipment with such grace
was a delight. I had no idea how complicated it is to build a pond the right way, taking
into account acoustics, esthetics, and long term management. We are so pleased with
the outcome. David was great to work with.
I would be pleased to answer any questions about our project with other
contemplating the construction of similar natural water features.
Wayne Schmidt
Board Relations Director
National Wildlife Federation
Reston, VA
16. 2 lakes and a
1,500 foot long stream
were shaped, lined and
planted
MILLBROOK, NY 2005
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY:
DAVID B. DUENSING & ASSOCIATES, INC.
AND ANTHONY ARCHER-WILLS, LLC.
17. Bel Air CA 2006
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
and New Leaf landscape
18. Testimonial
Bel Air, CA (Homeowner)
My husband and I decided to remodel our yard in early 2003. We knew we wanted a water feature
that was made of natural materials and looked like it was part of the environment. We spent
endless hours looking at water features that looked like they belonged in Disneyland or Las
Vegas. We were so discouraged, we decided not to have a water feature at all and began our
project in 2004 with the thought that we would rather have no feature than one that looked
man-made.
During the course of our two-year construction project, our landscape designer, Colleen
Holmes of New Leaf landscape introduced us to Dave Duensing, whom she had recently met.
After seeing his brochure and meeting with him, we decided he was just the person to create
what we had envisioned.
We put our trust in Dave and he created a water feature that far exceeded our expectations in
every way. It is truly amazing how Dave was able to build a water feature, in our case a pond with
waterfalls, and envision how the water was going to flow even before the water was turned
on. With very little fine tuning he created a spectacular pond for us to enjoy. Our pond is very
easy to maintain – in fact, my husband takes care of it himself! Our grand-daughters have even
learned how to rock climb in our pond, which has been an added feature for us.
Everyone who enters our yard is struck with the beauty and tranquility of our pond.
We cannot recommend Dave highly enough. I honestly do not think there is anyone else who is
capable of creating a water feature made of natural boulders that looks like it was always a
part of the environment in which it was built.
Stephanie and Larry Cuneo
Bel Air, CA
19. Testimonial
Bel Air, CA (Landscape Architect)
“David Duensing is a pleasure to work with: he is professional, courteous and always available
to answer questions or explain the installation process. He always arrived on time and kept the
site neat while working.
His water features are truly works of art that add value and beauty to any landscape.
We look forward to working with him on more projects in the future, and highly recommend his
services to anyone seriously considering adding the element of water to their landscape.”
Colleen Holmes
New Leaf Landscape
Angoura Hills, CA
20. WORKING WITH NATURAL ROCK
Santa Barbra, CA 2008
Design and Construction by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
And Anthony Archer-Wills, LLC
21. All flowing water in
this feature is snow
melt. There are no
pumps in this system.
SILVERTHORNE, CO,
2003 , (ELEV. 10,000’)
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY:
DAVID B. DUENSING & ASSOCIATES, INC.,
SONES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT GROUP
AND CLASSIC GARDENS
22. Silverthorne, CO, 2003 , (Elev. 10,000’)
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.,
Sones Landscape Architect Group
and Classic Gardens
23. 1,ooo tons of
New York granite
boulders were used to
build four separate
waterfalls on this
project
STONE CREEK, OCALA, FL
2006
PULTE HOMES / DEL WEBB
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY:
DAVID B. DUENSING & ASSOCIATES, INC.
AND ANTHONY ARCHER-WILLS, LLC.
24. Stone Creek, Ocala, FL, 2006
Pulte Homes / Del Webb
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
and Anthony Archer-Wills, LLC.
25. Stone Creek, Ocala, FL
2006
Pulte Homes / Del Webb
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
26. PROJECTS DESIGN BY :
DAVID B. DUENSING & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSTRUCTED BY OTHER
PROFESSIONALS:
TOP RIGHT: ALLISON SIGNS
LEFT: KANE BROTHERS, INC.
27. Natural - Like
Koi Pond
35,000 gallons
GAINESVILLE, FL 2007
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY:
DAVID B. DUENSING & ASSOCIATES, INC.
30. Testimonial
Gainesville, FL (Homeowners)
“After researching topics regarding the design, construction and maintenance of water gardens and Koi ponds, we set out to
identify a Designer/Contractor who could help us realize our dream. We received a recommendation for David Duensing
from someone long involved with water gardening, and we began planning our project with him soon thereafter.
It quickly became apparent that Dave’s vast experience and knowledge of the field would enable us to construct a state-of-
the-art system which not only maximized its natural beauty but also minimized its maintenance requirements. He listened
to our goals and preferences for the project and proceeded to design a feature which accurately reflected our objectives.
He has access to some of the top names in the industry, ensuring not only the use of quality products but also the presence
of experienced professional craftsman to build the feature on-site, to his specifications. He was on site frequently during the
construction process, not only advising but also personally performing many of the tasks requiring his expertise and vision.
Our complete project meshes seamlessly with our existing landscape and truly does appear to have been a longstanding
natural part of the surroundings. Although one could probably identify less costly methods of constructing a basic water
feature, it would be difficult task to locate a firm with more knowledge, experience, skills, and vision to bring such a
customized natural work of art to fruition.”
Homeowners
Gainesville, FL
31. Lake Providence
Nashville, TN 2007
Pulte Homes / Del Webb
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
32. Lake Providence,
Nashville, TN 2007
Pulte Homes / Del Webb
Designed and Constructed by:
David B. Duensing & Associates, Inc.
33. Indoor
Game Fish
Pond
PLAINFIELD, IL 1998
HARBOUR CONTRACTORS, INC
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY:
DAVID B. DUENSING & ASSOCIATES, INC.