2014 APSP International Awards of Excellence

Jutting out from the rock cliff, this high-end home has a breathtaking view at every angle of the valley below and surrounding mountains. A portion of the pool is suspended 400 in mid-air, presenting us with somewhat of a construction challenge. It was a requirement to drain the pool for winter and as such every pipe had to gravity drain into the surge tank below. Two-thirds of the pool water volume is stored in a cistern immediately below to be circulated during the winter. In order to have the option for use throughout the year the pool was covered with a Hydralux cover and heated during the winter months. This Hydralux cover had to be installed with extreme precision in the pool, as well as, the additional Hydralux installed for the whirlpool. As the pool infinity edge challenges the water levels the cover operates on, the levels need to be maintained at all times. Special water systems were installed in order to achieve this with a simple red light indicator for the home owners ease of use. In a high-end home such as this, all work must be done to a high level of precision including installing all the equipment in the mechanical room in a neat, organized and tidy manner. Even though the mechanical systems for the pool and whirlpool operations are complex it needed to have elements of simplicity for the owner and their caretakers to operate. To further enhance the customers enjoyment of this luxurious pool, a UV, Ozone and Chlorinator Sanitation System, as well as, a Turbo Clean System were included. The exterior lighting is all managed in order for the areas to be lit without drawing your attention to light fixtures. Black Interstyle glass tile throughout the pool and whirlpool interiors give the water elements of the home a mountain lake aspect while the geometric design maintains the modern look to the home. An oculus over the whirlpool allows natural light into the covered area, creating a spectacular effect. For the perfect resort feel, a tanning ledge was included in the pool and for that late night swim, a set of LED lights were added.