Photo by Kim Reierson
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard rectangular pool in Santa Barbara with concrete slab.

Some of Our Work

San Diego Pools

Photo of a large contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in San Diego with concrete slab.

Modern Pool w/ Water Feature

Conscious Environments Inc.

Large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Orange County with a water feature and concrete slab.

Anderson Residence

BUNNYFiSH studio

Photos by Francis and Francis Photography The Anderson Residence is ‘practically’ a new home in one of Las Vegas midcentury modern neighborhoods McNeil. The house is the current home of Ian Anderson the local Herman Miller dealer and Shanna Anderson of Leeland furniture family. When Ian first introduced CSPA studio to the project it was burned down house. Turns out that the house is a 1960 midcentury modern sister of two homes that was destroyed by arson in a dispute between landlord and tenant. Once inside the burned walls it was quite clear what a wonderful house it once was. Great care was taken to try and restore the house to a similar splendor. The reality is the remodel didn’t involve much of the original house, by the time the fire damage was remediated there wasn’t much left. The renovation includes an additional 1000 SF of office, guest bedroom, laundry, mudroom, guest toilet outdoor shower and a garage. The roof line was raised in order to accommodate a forced air mechanical system, but care was taken to keep the lines long and low (appearing) to match the midcentury modern style. The House is an H-shape. Typically houses of this time period would have small rooms with long narrow hallways. However in this case with the walls burned out one can see from one side of the house to other creating a huge feeling space. It was decided to totally open the East side of the house and make the kitchen which gently spills into the living room and wood burning fireplace the public side. New windows and a huge 16’ sliding door were added all the way around the courtyard so that one can see out and across into the private side. On the west side of the house the long thin hallway is opened up by the windows to the courtyard and the long wall offers an opportunity for a gallery style art display. The long hallway opens to two bedrooms, shared bathroom and master bedroom. The end of the hallway opens to a casual living room and the swimming pool area. The house has no formal dining room but a 15’ custom crafted table by Ian’s sculptor father that is an extension of the kitchen island. The H-shape creates two covered areas, one is the front entry courtyard, fenced in by a Brazilian walnut enclosure and crowned by a steel art installation by Ian’s father. The rear covered courtyard is a breezy spot for chilling out on a hot desert day. The pool was re-finished and a shallow soaking deck added. A new barbeque and covered patio added. Some of the large plant material was salvaged and nursed back to health and a complete new desert landscape was re-installed to bring the exterior to life.

Westside Road

Riptide Construction

Riptide - Ed Aiona
Photo of a large mediterranean backyard rectangular infinity pool in San Francisco with concrete slab and a hot tub.

Barn Raising

Legacy Construction Northeast LLC

Carol Kurth Architecture, PC and Marie Aiello Design Sutdio, Peter Krupenye Photography
Photo of a large contemporary indoor rectangular pool in New York with a pool house and concrete slab.

Hoffman Residence Pool_2

Kailey J. Flynn Photography

Photo by Kailey J. Flynn Photography. Designed by Da Vinci Pools. Screen designed by Nick Mehl Architects
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern indoor rectangular lap pool in Austin with concrete slab.

Pools & Spas

Mirage Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Rainbow Lodge Remodel

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

The Yellowstone Club, America’s most exclusive ski resort, is located in Big Sky, Montana and is a playground for the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys luxury. Centre Sky Architecture renovated the mid-mountain Rainbow Lodge from 5,000 square feet to almost 14,000 square feet. The original lodge had a heavy emphasis on a traditional feel, touting log walls and trusses and boasting the log cabin feel. The color scheme went to grey and beige tones, lightening the interior. The dining room and kitchen were both expanded, a patio, two spas, a copper pool, and a workout facility were also added to the lodge. (photos by Gibeon Photography)

Contemporary Plunge Pool in Roanoke

Liquid Concept Pools

Here is a small Plunge pool with clean lines, simple materials and a raised wall with a sheer descent
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a water feature and concrete slab.

Woods Hole Pool House

KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS

Foster Associates Architects, Stimson Associates Landscape Architects, Warren Jagger Photography
Large contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Boston with a pool house and concrete slab.

Roseville Pool & Backyard

Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.

This was a backyard remodel with the addition of a contemporary pool, patio and custom steel framed shade structure with a metal standing seam roof and shiplap ceiling, custom gas fireplace and surrounding landscape.

Modern Chic Backyard Retreat

Techo-Bloc

This beautiful backyard space with a pool and hot tub was inspired by our Para HD2 slabs in beige cream keeping this pool patio space it simple and clean! The Para slab offers contemporary styling and design flexibility. All three sizes are packaged and sold separately, allowing your projects to reflect your personal creativity and are availabile in both ultra-smooth and ground finishes! Want to learn more about these impressive slabs? Visit our product page here: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/para/

DeRosa Residence, Orange,Ca.

Influence Outdoors Landscape Design & Build

Mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Orange County with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Lola Place Hills

Racing Green

Inspiration for a large contemporary custom-shaped pool in Los Angeles with concrete slab.

Dallas Inwood Estates Transitional Modern Swimming Pool + Courtyard

Randy Angell Designs

This is an example of a large transitional backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with with a pool and concrete slab.

Boulderback Project

Danielle Rios Design Studio

Inspiration for a large backyard l-shaped lap pool in Las Vegas with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Quimby

BMA Architects

Mick Hales
This is an example of a midcentury backyard rectangular lap pool in New York with a hot tub and concrete slab.

Carlsbad Residence

Latitude 40|25 Studio

I was brought into this project while the pool was under construction and asked to tie the back yard together with patio areas, discreet drainage solutions, and plantings. Photo Credits : California Pools

Details

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard rectangular infinity pool in San Diego with concrete slab.

Pool Design Ideas with Concrete Slab

Swimming pools are heavenly during hot Australian and New Zealand summers and are the perfect way to cool down, relax, entertain friends and even get fit. A pool can also create visual interest, especially when you consider features like coloured pool tiles, lighting and landscaping. If you are short on space, you might still fit a lap pool, plunge pool or swim spa, all of which could be focal points in your small garden. As you plan your pool design, map out your space and determine what size, shape and style works best for you. Browse the photos on Houzz for design ideas for above ground pools, inground pools, as well as pool landscaping and novelty features like pool slides or water features. Then, save your favourite photos to an ideabook, and get in touch with the experts behind your favourite picks.

What type of pool should I install?

The dimensions of your backyard will determine the type of inground pools you can install. Take into account boundary restrictions and pool fencing compliance. Fibreglass versions are cheaper, and quicker to install; whereas concrete constructions are better suited to tricky sites and give you more freedom in design. If you’re on a tight budget or don’t want to commit to an inground pool, above ground pools are a more affordable alternative. If you only have a small backyard, a plunge pool is a great solution, and can easily run along a boundary wall or down the side of a house. This option is also low maintenance, can be heated for use in winter, and can do double duty as a swim spa. A long, narrow space, on the other hand, could fit a lap pool, whereas a water feature could fill an awkward space. If your backyard features a stunning vista, consider an infinity pool to accentuate the view.

What pool fencing options are available?

While the specifics vary from state to state, fencing is required of most pool designs. However, pool fencing doesn’t have to obscure your pool design. Glass fencing is increasingly popular for this reason exactly, and is available framed, frameless, semi-frameless and even in-ground. A cheaper alternative is aluminium or steel fencing, which, again, are available in a variety of styles: flat top, loop-top, double-top and wire-based.

What pool landscaping features should I consider?

To get the most out of your pool, design an area that offers multiple hangouts. Include a nearby barbecue, dining area, seating for lounging and outdoor shower. Having shaded areas will give you more reason to stay poolside longer, too. Timber decking and stone paving are popular choices for pool surrounds, and are also helpful in creating zones. Just imagine a raised timber platform with a daybed – a luxurious, resort-style addition to any pool design. Leafy trees and rocks will create a more natural-looking oasis, and will help provide more privacy for swimmers. Where you want your landscape to be the main focus, keep pool equipment and furnishings to a minimum.