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Amazing Pools That Are Both Indoor And Outdoor
Swimming pools in general can be divided into several types, according to certain characteristics. The most simple and vast classification is in indoor and outdoor swimming pools. But indoor swimming pools can also be of many different types. You can have either a covered or an uncovered indoor pool, an in ground pool or one above ground, heated or simple, etc.
Ideas for openair pools
It’s a little bit odd to see a swimming pool that has such an unusual shape. It’s almost as if it bends to fit on the deck. But designs like this one are the ones that stand out. This pool was designed for the Edwin Residence, a private home in Los Angeles, California. It’s a project completed in 2015 by ANDstudio that actually had to renovate the whole property in order to give it a modern update.
Houses and pools
An interesting transformation also took place in the case of the Stepping House by Bower Architecture. Part of the house dates back to the 1960s. After a few new additions, the whole scale and structure changed and now architecture and landscape are in sync more than ever. The house eventually became U-shaped, organized around a central outdoor space which is a mix between a pool, a wooden deck and a small garden.
The Benefits Of Lap Pools And Their Distinctive Designs
There are numerous types of swimming pools, each with their own distinctive characteristics. Lap pools are built and used for fitness and offer numerous health benefits. Their designs are long and narrow and they’re often more than 50 feet in length.
The Distinctive Designs Of Lap Pools
The simplicity of the lap pool is complemented by a variety of strategically placed elements that form the landscape. For example, the planter and concave fountain both complement and soften the clean, sharp lines and angles of the pool.
The Lap Pools In Interiors
Not all lap pools are situated outdoors. In fact, indoor lap pools are just as wonderful if the circumstances allow it to be placed inside the house. Large windows let light in, creating a sunny and bright atmosphere
Unusual Outdoor Swimming Pool Designs
As the weather starts to improve through springtime, so the call of the outdoor swimming pool becomes more and more alluring. Both indoor and outdoor pools have, for many years, been little more than rectangular dug outs with some ceramic tiling around the outside. If you are thinking about an external swimming pool to make the perfect addition to your garden, or upgrading the one you already have, then don’t feel restricted by a conventional design.
Pool Houses To Be Proud Of And Inspired By
Pool houses were once considered a luxury only the most influential and the richest could afford. But things change and right now having a pool house doesn’t seem like such an extravagance. Nevertheless, it’s something to be proud of and impressed by, especially if the overall design is anywhere near the examples we’ve prepared for you today.
Pool Houses To Be Proud Of
The indoor and outdoor spaces are very well defined in the case of the contemporary family home built by Fabrizia Frezza in Rome, Italy. The project was called Villa Olgiata, inspired by the location. A rectangular swimming pool is at the core of the outdoor social spaces. Lounge chairs and umbrellas are arranged on the lawn to its right and left side and a covered living space is placed at the back of the yard.
Pool Houses
The site on which this home in Malvern was built was quite small so squeezing a large pool and a spacious residence on it was a real challenge. To maximize both these elements, the architects at Robson Rak built the pool along the edges of the house with no buffers between. The pool’s zig-zag edge then continues in a straight line in the backyard. The clear sides make the interior visible giving the pool a futuristic appearance.
Houses with openair pools
The house and the pool are two separate areas in the case of the Vineyard Farm House by Charles Rose Architects. The residence is located in Massachusetts, USA. It serves as a family vacation home and it has distant views of the Atlantic Ocean. A roof deck was designed to these views can be admired. It also overlooks the swimming pool.
Pool Houses To Be Inspired By
The house you see here is quite impressive and that’s partially because it’s been raised on a solid platform in order to cope with the sloping terrain. As a result, the deck and swimming pool are situated above tree tops. They actually form the ground floor. The upper level is a geometric box with an open terrace that covers the entrance beneath. The residence was designed by Alexandra Fedorova and is located in Sochi, Russia.
Designs of openair pools
Located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, this modern residence overlooks the Banderas bay and has an ample interior complemented by vast outdoor spaces. Called Casa China Blanca, the holiday home can be rented and accommodates up to 10 guests. The outdoor social spaces and the pool open directly onto the bay and the views rarely get more serene than that.