2015 Awards Of Excellence Gold Winners, Part 1

Oct 20, 2015

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We’re finally here — the gold winners of the 2015 Awards of Excellence. Here you’ll find the best of the best, from immaculate vanishing edges to stunning naturalistic poolscapes.

RELATED: 2015 Awards of Excellence Silver Winners, Part 2

Take a look at a few of the honorees in the above slideshow, and come back Thursday to see the rest of the gold winners. And don’t forget to vote for the project you want to see win APSP’s Fan Favorite award!

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Going Out On a Limb

Because vermiculite retains so much moisture, on my first pass, I leave the surface rough to speed up evaporation.

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Going Out On a Limb

Nestled in the northernmost province of Italy and nearly 40 feet above the ground stands a cantilevered pool with a glass panel in its base.

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The Vermiculite Touch

In the world of concrete, vermiculite is — in some ways — an unusual material. A lightweight aggregate creates a durable and ultra-smooth substrate for vinyl-liner pools.

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Coming Together to Help People Come Together

The residents of Eatonville, Fla., recently came together to bring new life to their community pool, with the help of a coalition of pool people led by Don Garden, CEO of All Seasons Pools & Spas.

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Floating NYC Pool Set to Land in East River

The project intends to return public swimming spaces to New York residents. The future is floating.

Swimming in Art: The Benefits of Stainless Steel Pools

A stainless steel pool goes in faster than concrete and is lighter in weight, making it an advantageous choice in some situations.

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Rudy Stankowitz: Dangerous Waters?

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Hydronics Applied to Aquatics

This commercial pool renovation not only improved water conditions, but also the efficiency of the heating system.

A renovation at Newtown Athletic Club earlier this year made dramatic improvements, both in the aesthetic appeal of the property and its energy efficiency.

The Ultimate Pool Building Challenge

Myrtha Pools overcame a number of challenges to bring the pool for the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials to life.

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Reviewing Vanishing-Edge Design Protocol

Revisit important design considerations for a pool, or any water vessel, with a vanishing edge.

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Pool Covers: Tips From the Pros

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