Pool aligned to a stone villa façade

Insights

Notes on water, design and engineering.

Pool Design

Designing a pool around the architecture, not beside it

Alignment, proportion and sightlines decide whether a pool belongs to a building or simply sits near it.

6 min

Pool Liners

Reinforced PVC membranes, explained

How welded membrane systems work, where they outperform rigid finishes, and what to look for in a finished installation.

8 min

Pool Construction

What actually drives swimming pool construction cost

Excavation, structure, waterproofing, hydraulics and finish — where budgets are won and lost.

7 min

Architecture

Rooftop pools and the structural realities behind them

Load, access and waterproofing determine what is possible above the skyline long before design begins.

5 min

Pool Renovation

Renovating an ageing pool without rebuilding it

Re-lining, resurfacing and equipment upgrades can reset a pool's life span at a fraction of a rebuild.

6 min

Outdoor Living

Designing the space around the water

Decks, shade, fire and furniture decide how often a pool is actually used.

5 min

Pool Maintenance

A maintenance rhythm that keeps water perfect

Water testing, filtration cycles and seasonal servicing as a simple, repeatable routine.

4 min

Start your project

Your outdoor space,
reimagined.

Tell us about the site, the architecture and the way you want to use the water. We will take it from there.