The ancient Greeks were known for attributing gods, goddesses, and nymphs to the mysteries of the natural world. Though this residential water feature in Athens is anything but natural, its graceful curves and nimble movements so enchant guests that they just might believe the design to be divinely inspired.

The contrast of a pristine marble stairway flanked by two terraced pools of dark granite, creates a stage for drama and delight. Water glides down the smooth stone, recalling a Hollywood starlet (or Aphrodite herself) floating down a grand staircase. And as visitors move in the opposite direction—making their way up the winding steps from the drive to the gardens above—glassy arcs of water leapfrog up the center of the white marble, challenging guests in a silent race to the top.

Those who take in the night air will find the waters transformed. While the gradated pools shimmer in the moonlight, the delicate water arcs glow internally—creating a pristine liquid necklace that illuminates the imagination with every step.