This
dramatic project in Sydney’s Pittwater presented many exciting design challenges,
both in relation to its clifftop location as well as in complying with
Council’s demanding requirements. The fact that the steep site was in a
landslip area and that a spa plus a pool of maximum length were required, added
to the challenges.
After
researching suitable specialist pool designers, the owners engaged Peter Glass & Associates,
to come up with the optimum design
solution for their unique site. The pool was designed with careful
consideration of the Clients’ requirements, in addition to the site’s ‘assets
and liabilities’. The pool forms an elegant extension of the existing residence
and captures the spectacular views of the ocean beyond.
This
pool and spa have been skilfully located and designed in a manner that enables
them to be viewed from the main living areas of the residence. The clever
design also enabled costs to be minimised by the careful balancing of cut and
fill on this difficult site. A glass edge was incorporated into the entire
external perimeter of the pool, so as to provide uninterrupted views across the
pool and establish a direct relationship with the ocean beyond.
The pool interior is tiled with a blend of
Italian glass mosaic tiles, specially selected to capture the sparkle of the
ocean beyond and to tie in with the sandstone coping.