Alex Chronos

Amazing backyard resort style pool for the Arizona Lifestyle Tribal Waters Custom Pools

Modern backyard in Forest Hill, Toronto. Cascade Natural flagstone surrounds the pool. Thermory benches with aluminium plate supports. Paloform firepit. European Beech hedging on three sides. Feature trees include River Birch, Honey Locust, Redbud, Weeping Japanese Maple and Hinoki Cypress. White flowering shrubs are Oakleaf Hydrangea. Pink flowering perennials are astilbe. Japanese Forest Grasses, Lady Fern and Wintercreeper for groundcover.

This modern landscape incorporates linear arrangements of both plantings and hardscape, the soft textures of the garden contrast the crisp lines of the bluestone patio and steps. Monolithic steps and bank plantings provide a transition between the outdoor dining and lawn terrace areas above to the center steps of the pool. The pool steps have a sunshelf and spa flanking either side, leaving a swim lane open for the full length of the pool.

POOL The swimming pool was fully suspended above the plantroom and balance tanks. It is a 25.0m x 1.8m lap pool featuring an infinity edge and gutter for the majority of the length of the pool. The pool provides a structural element for the house with the walls supporting five significant concrete columns that support the levels above. Careful set out was required to ensure these were in the right place as they continued for two levels above. As the pool was constructed above the plantrooms and adjacent to the basement considerable focus was on the waterproofing detail and installation. The pool is fully tiled with Bisazza ‘Salice’ glass mosaics which roll over the infinity edge into the gutter. Three large glass panels were installed measuring 2.15m x 3.15m each, providing windows into the basement and wine cellar below. Each panel weighed around 180kgs. As an extension to the lap pool there is a shallow water feature that is an extra 5.0m long, giving the lap pool the appearance of continuing forever. The pool includes solar and gas heating, in floor cleaning and multi coloured lights. SPA The 4.3m x 1.4m raised spa is constructed on the second level balcony with unsurpassed bayside views across to the city. Designed with a breathtaking four sided infinity edge and ethanol fireplace, the impact is unquestionable. Enhancing the ambience are two multi coloured lights in the spa with perimeter fibre optic lighting from the gutter lighting up the outside walls. Included in the spa are several jet combinations with single, dual and a combination six jet ‘super jet’ included for a powerful back massage. The spa has its own filtration and heating system with in floor cleaning, gas heating and separate jet pump. All of the equipment is installed at sub base level. The spa is tiled with Bisazza GM Series glass mosaic both internally and on the external walls. Water spills over the tiled walls into a concealed gutter and then to the balance tank in the sub base level. All plumbing to the balance tank and plantroom is concealed in shafts within the building. Much of the work in this project is hidden behind the walls with countless hours spent both designing and installing the plumbing systems which had to be installed in stages as the building was constructed. Due to the location of the spa it has been both fully waterproofed and constructed on a sound isolation system to ensure comfort to those in the rooms below. The separate pool and spa equipment systems are tied together via a Pentair Intellitouch automation system. All of the equipment can be operated by a computer or mobile device for customer convenience. This pool and spa has been designed and constructed with premium materials, equipment and systems to provide an ultimate level of sophistication. The design is completed by installing practical and easy to use elements that add to the overall functionality of the installation.

A renovated mid century ranch with an extended lanai complete with an outdoor kitchen. The rest of the property boasts a unique modern designed pool, spa, water feature, fire pit, and colorful landscaping.

Beautiful Tiger Diamond Pro Fescue synthetic turf installed pool side.

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An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar

Perimeter over flow pool with a negative edge pool and spa

#BestOfHouzz, International Award winner, Regional Gold winner.

Perimeter edge pool with tan shelf Hand cut Lueder's limestone deck Credit: Murray Legge Architecture & SOMOS Design & Landscape

An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar