Yes - love this. I could see this in the front courtyard entry area. The roof profiles of this are similar to the house now. Major maintenance is needed to keep this pond in good condition just as a note...
The calm and serene vibe of the place. The use of Lilly pads in different sizes. It brings the amazonian, fantasy idea of the jungle to our 'reality'. Just, visually stunning!
Fish pond and I like the outside tiles....are they conducive to snow....? I know they are ok with rain as tropical rainstorms are commonplace in South East Asia where I presume this is..
This site has more information: http://www.finegardening.com/plantguide/victoria-cruziana-santa-cruz-waterlily.aspx