Few constructions better illustrate the culture of leisure and comfort than the swimming pool. Adding a swimming pool to a private house certainly increase the quality of life, not only because of its intrinsic advantages but also because it suggests a benign climate and an idyllic life in the open air. Until recently, pools were limited to the wealthy; nowadays, imaginative architects and landscape designers can create magnificent, affordable pools...
If you dream your swimming pool as a mediterranean paradise, well, this is the book to look for. Exquisite pictures expose exotic pools accompanied by dramatic views on mediterranean coasts. The author provides brief explanations on materials, landscapes and, best of all, square footage, which I find very helpful. I personally was hoping for tropical themes and landscapes, and even "smaller" pools in "smaller" patios/backyards...
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