Our initial meeting with this client was at an amazing site on the side of a hill with views across Melbourne. Although there was no house on site our initial thoughts were to encapsulate the amazing view with a pool. Due to the levels it meant the pool would need to be installed around 4.0m above ground level.

We designed a 7.4m x 3.2m swimming pool with a full length seat overlooking the city. An infinity edge was added to the design to enhance the view beyond. As the pool was to be constructed in mid-air and on the side of a steep embankment we had to consider how it would be supported and anchored. A footings system of pads, strip footings, core filled blockwork and Bondek formwork was designed and adopted as the best method of construction.

The pool is fully tiled with a white mosaic tile picking up the blue reflection of the sky. This assists in adding light to the house through the windows overlooking the pool and creates a defined infinity edge with the stark line a contrast to the view beyond. A bluestone coping provides the border to the pool with decking linking the pool, house and alfresco area.

The success in this design can be seen by the way in which our initial vision was adopted and followed through to enhance the appearance of the property and create an ongoing sense of amazement when one enters the house. Although a wonderful new home the pool design and integration takes it to the next level. This is certainly a pool with a view.