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For many years, water has been an essential element for live and for the evolution of man. Countless examples throughout history present an interaction between this liquid element and man's way of life. In Roman times, the domus was built around a patio with a small pool, which became the centre of the house. However, with the passing of time, its original function as a place to collect rainwater has given way to another much more thought -provoking one, which contributes to improving people's life. Swimming pools, especially those found inside a home, such as the ones in this book, have become a popular feature for architects and designers, who see the creation of these spaces as a great ally fo their most innovative architectural projects.

500 photos/illustrations

Bringing the pleasure of a never ending summer inside your home is without a doubt a very powerful interior design element. It changes the perception and the ambience of a space not only in the way it looks, but also in how it affects your mood.

From indoor pools to winter gardens, roof gardens to indoor golf, Outside In showcases different ways of combining the elements of nature, sport, and leisure inside your home. This richly illustrated volume presents many original applications and exquisite examples by internationally known architects and designers.

Aitana Lleonard collaborated with several cultural magazines before writing for Loft Publications. She is the author of several publications about interiors and architecture such as Ultimate Paris Design, Beach Clubs, and Small+Urban+Modern=Homes.

The swimming pool has become increasingly important in residential design as architects use natural elements like water and light to create houses that are integrated into the landscape. Packed with over 400 full color photographs of stunningly designed, magnificently landscaped swimming pools throughout the United States and the Mediterranean, this book provides an overview of the latest in pool design. The book presents examples of re-designed pools as well as those highlighting the latest generation of uniquely shaped and constructed pools.

Creative Homeowner helps turn a dream into a reality with the third-edition Pools & Spas: Planning, Designing, Maintaining, and Landscaping. This book offers ideas and advice, from pool/spa selection to creating an attractive environment through the complete maintenance process. Over 400 inviting color photos and illustrations show the many options, from infinity-edge pools to indoor swim spas and from built-ins to attractive aboveground pools. Valuable advice is included on site selection, materials, financing, and more. As the crowning touch, Pools & Spas suggests ideas to create the ideal setting for the new pool or spa using decks, patios, and landscapes.

- Over 350 full-color photographs that convey current design ideas

- 100 NEW pages of pool and spa designs

- 53 full-color illustrations

- Explains how to choose a pool or spa based on lifestyle as well as location

- Prepares homeowners for the construction and installation process

- Offers ideas for decking and landscaping around a pool or spa

- Covers planning issues such as budgeting, financing, hiring a contractor, and site selection

- Provides helpful advice concerning pool- and spa-related equipment

- Covers pool and spa maintenance, including “green” alternatives

- Resource Guide with most-recent pool products

- Comprehensive cross-referenced index and glossary with important technical terms

This book offers ideas and advice through the complete process from pool selection to creating an attractive environment. Over 300 inviting color photos illustrate the many options from infinity-edge pools to attractive garden pools. Valuable advice is included on site selection, materials, financing, and more. As the crowning touch, "Pools & Gardens" suggests ideas to create the ideal setting for the new pool and garden using decks, patios, and landscapes.

Fully updated to include the very latest trends and technology, this superbly illustrated volume will help you turn your pool or spa dream into a luxurious reality.Pools & Spas offers readers comprehensive advice and information on the entire process, from selecting the right pool or spa to creating an attractive environment. Accompanied by more than 300 full-colour photographs and illustrations showing the huge variety of ideas - including infinity-edge pools, indoor swim-spas, and outdoor pools.Also included in this volume is expert advice on pool and spa maintenance, as well as ideas for landscaping and decking around your pool area.

Pool and Spa design must be both functional as well as complementing the location and brand of the hotel or resort where it is located. With dedicated chapters on Construction, Equipment and Safety and Sanitation plus 25 detailed case studies of recent projects this provides a valuable resource for architects and designers looking to create a new facility.

This volume in the DesingSource series illustrates a number of inspiring pools created by architects, designers, and pool owners from around the world.

The varied aesthetics of the pools shown in Pools DesignSource display numerous design ideas and examples for those who wish to create a pool of their own, or enhance their existing pool. These pools - whether simple and minimalist or extravagantly decorated - offer design solutions to create an attractive and personalized pool.

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 - Provides a comprehensive look at different pool-design strategies, engineering concepts and landscape designs
 - Will appeal to landscape designers, architects and home builders looking for new ideas in pool architecture and other landscaping concepts
 - Features high-quality photography of projects from around the world, from sprawling estates to compact inner-city courtyards. Each project will be accompanied by detailed narratives, under the general umbrella themes of Modern, Natural, Rustic, and Indoor styles
 - Stands out from the competition as a comprehensive reference title as well as a visually stunning pictorial guide of pool trends. The book will include detailed floor plans in relation to building structures, information on the pool builders, or the manufacturers of the pool's various technical systems, measures, materials and explanations on how the pool systems work

The pool is an aspirational motif that recurs across the history of residential architecture, no matter which era or location. From the impressive palace baths of Europe and the magnificent pools of luxurious mansions and country estates, to the stylish and contemporary designer terraces and the humble, tucked away inner-city courtyards of the average home in all structures the themes of style, engineering, and design are standard.

In Pools: Design and Form with Water, renowned photographer Miquel Tres spectacular full-colour images and detailed narratives showcase a wide selection of pool designs from around the world. This book features a multitude of examples in a wide range of styles: natural chemical-free pools with purifying systems; rustic pools which use local materials and natural depuration methods in sometimes rural settings; contemporary dazzlers and designer pools for interior and exterior spaces, including illuminated designs and other modern features.

Pools will help the aspiring landscape or interior designer to determine the latest trends and to consider strong garden contexts and landscape planning, outdoor pool-site plans, materials and furniture.

About the Author:

Miquel Tres is a travel photographer who more recently has specialized in interior design and garden photography. He has travelled extensively since 1999, taking images of private residences, landmark buildings, public and private gardens, swimming pools, sports facilities and wellness resorts. He has published many books on gardens and architecture. His images are published regularly in Spanish, Italian, German, French and English magazines.

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Architecture and water, solid and fluid enter into an exciting symbiosis in Swim! Best of Pool Design. In 52 projects prominent architects and innovative newcomers from around the world set the stage for the source of life.

The designs range from Olympic swimming sites to refreshing ideas for public pools, to the individual solutions for private pools, inside and out. From Singapore to Milan and Berlin to Buenos Aires, this title is an invitation to take a plunge in the spectacular worlds of water. 

From the content:

_Les Bains des Docks in Le Havre, France (Jean Nouvel)
_Bernaqua Erlebnisbad in Bern, Schweiz (Studio Daniel Libeskind)
_Adam and Eve Hotel in Antalya, Türkei (Eren Talu)
_The Floating Pool in New York, USA (Jonathan Kirschenfeld Architects)
_Beijing National Aquatics Centre, China (PTW Architects, Arup, CSCEC, CCDI)

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Owning your own swimming pool is a dream that is coming for true for more and more people. So, for the first time in this series of lifestyle books, we are devoting a volume to swimming pools and everything related to the subject: pool houses, bathing spaces, saunas and hammams, and also garden designs, materials used for cladding the pool, terraces, furniture and so on.

This book is divided into three chapters.

The first section concentrates on outdoor swimming pools and pool houses. A great deal of attention is paid to the harmonious integration with the garden and surrounding landscape, so this section features garden designers and landscape architects as well as builders of swimming pools.

Part II is devoted to indoor swimming pools. The greatest challenge here is the architecture of the house and the swimming-pool area itself. There is also a strong focus on the finishing of the walls, floors and the materials used to build the pool.

Finally, the third section deals with spaces that have increasingly become a natural extension of the (indoor) swimming pool in our modern lifestyle culture, such as bathing spaces, saunas and hammams and cold-water baths. A large number of inspiring creations are featured, comprehensively illustrating modern trends.

Join the fun of outdoor living and be inspired by pools, spas, and outdoor kitchens displayed in this handsome new book. Ideas abound for creating spaces that are beautiful and convenient for relaxing and entertaining outside. Landscape ideas, custom pool designs, and outdoor structures are discussed and shown in 340 gorgeous color photographs.

The featured grilling recipes from Spiedini restaurants Certified Master Chef Gustav Mauler, of Las Vegas, Nevada, complement the beautiful surroundings for your perfect gourmet, fresh air events. Also, Mixologist Shawn Barker shares trendy cocktail recipes and techniques for beverage accompaniments to pool side gatherings.

This elegant book is the perfect guide and gift for outdoor enjoyment in any season.

Owning your own swimming pool is a dream that is coming true for more and more people. So, for the first time in this series of lifestyle books, we are devoting a volume to swimming pools and everything related to the subject: pool houses, bathing spaces, saunas and hammams, and also garden designs, materials used for cladding the pool, terraces, furniture and so on.