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NYC Painted Pool Deck Returns With a Splash for Summer 2025

Manhattan Park's pool deck just got a face lift with a new mural by a Parisian artist.

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The Comeback Pool

After a fire destroyed its pool in 2014, City of London Freemen's School now boasts a state-of-the-art swimming facility for students and athletes.

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Arches National Park Rocks Cannon Beach

This waterpark feature is inspired by Arches National Park, as the famous rock formations are brought to life.

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Honoring Tradition Through Architecture

Adding an Art Sauna to a Finnish art museum has greatly benefited the museum goer experience, as well as increased appreciation for traditional Finnish sauna culture.

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Lew Akins: Building Into the Sunset

Vanishing-edge expert and iconic pool designer and builder Lew Akins has been enjoying retirement in Mexico for some time, but he's still creative innovative pools — this time for himself.

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Speaking the Language: How Understanding the History of Pools Connects You to Your Clients

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

Dive into the rich history of pools and hot tubs to better speak your clients' language and forge stronger connections in the process.

The breathtaking fountains at Versailles in fall. This was without doubt the greatest water feature in the world with a budget (adjusted for today’s dollars) almost beyond comprehension. A vast system of pumps, aqueducts, reservoirs and artificial lakes was created to raise water from the Seine nearly 450 feet to gravity-feed the fountains and pools. The city-building-size “Marly Machine” — a massive pump powered by the Seine’s own current — was the spectacular centerpiece of the system.

Pools Reimagined

A miniature retail kiosk in London emanates the beloved features of a public pool.

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A Floating Oasis of Wellness on the River Seine

From the French architects at Seine Design comes the Annette K, a barge designed to be a living space wholly dedicated to mind and body well-being.

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Steam-Lining Sustainability

This Norwegian river boasts a village of saunas, hosting a world class experience for locals and visitors alike.

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Renovations & Restorations

The historic Gerland swimming pool recently underwent an extensive renovation to honor current needs and updated expectations.

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Overlooking an Oasis

A family home in Singapore built its rooms around a pool, waterfall and a Koi carp pond.

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For the Love of Art and Swimming Pools

When paint meets canvas, this pool fanatic artist creates magic.

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