Reflections on the Pool: California Designs for Swimming
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Book Overview
Forty examples of pool design ranging from the nature-inspired designs of Isabelle Greene to the vanguard mid-century pools of Thomas Church and the Mexican-style architecture of Ricardo Legorreta.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0847820149
ISBN13:9780847820146
Release Date:March 1997
Publisher:Rizzoli International Publications
Length:174 Pages
Weight:2.58 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 9.4" x 11.6"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Inspirational and Substantive
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Detailed analysis of a few each of several different types of pools: lap pools, "natural" pools, indoor pools, famous pools, etc., all in California. Not a construction manual, but full of details worth considering when designing a pool. A must for anyone considering getting a pool on a difficult or very special piece of land.
A must for landscape designers and architects
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This excelent book is focused exclusively on design. Very inspiring and unique. Do not expect to find anything about maintenance, it is a book meant for designers. A must for landscape designers and architects.
A topnotch swimming pool anthology
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The photography is fabulous. Many of the pools were designed by the author, but this does not detract from the book. It is well balanced. The chapters include: the natural pool, lap pools, infinity edges, indoor pools, historical pools, among others.
A truly inspirational look at swimming pools
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
A lovely book, plenty of inspirational photography and sufficient detail to inspire the intended pool builder or professional. Coffee table interest
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