Internationally Famous Aquatic Designer and Watershape Consultant Paolo Benedetti discusses the fine points of swimming pool design.
Uniquely Yours
You should have what you want. You should not be limited by a catalog of shapes or a sketch that your salesman gives you.
A "design" should result from the cumulative efforts and collaboration of the designer and property owners. This collaboration should cover such topics as the demographics of the intended users, type of events to be held, expectations for maintenance and operating expenses, budgets and construction details, amongst other topics.
There is no purpose in the designer creating concepts that are beyond the client's budget or inclusive of components the client will never use. To do so just results in delays, hard feelings and wasted money that could be spent on desirable elements.
Aesthetics
The project should be aesthetically pleasing to look at. After all, most swimming pools are used very infrequently. When they are in use they generate loads of fun, decades of memories and fantastic parties.
But lets face it... when you are not throwing a party or the kids are not frolicing, it is sitting unused. Considering all of the hours it is not in use, compared to the hours people are actually swimming - it should be something beautiful to look at as well.
Your backyard should be a retreat, a place to go unwind by the pool with an ice-tea or morning cup of coffee. It should be a place for evening poolside cocktail parties and gatherings around the firepit or pizza oven.
The reality is - you're going to be looking at it, more than swimming in it.
Demand something of beauty.
Paolo Benedetti - Aquatic Artist www.aquatictechnology.com
You may contact Paolo Benedetti at: info@aquatictechnology.com or 408-776-8220 ©Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa
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