When these Ancaster, Ont., homeowners decided to install a multi-functional pool to serve as an entertainment space for their children and grandchildren whereby completing their new dream home, they called Burlington, Ont.-based Oasis Pools Ltd.
Nearly 40 years prior, the company installed a freeform kidney-shaped pool at the homeowner’s previous home. However, to complement the new home and its classic look, the homeowners required a stylish pool, spa, and outdoor entertaining space with minimalist design to avoid competing with the area’s lush natural setting. That said, the installation still needed to be big enough to suit the large property and to accommodate large groups of children.
To achieve this, Oasis Pools installed a rectangular 6- x 15-m (20- x 50-ft) gunite concrete pool which offers ample space for play, exercise, and swimming laps. It features an inset by the 2.4- x 3-m (8- x 10-ft) spa, complete with a three-sided vanishing edge spill-over which is flanked by the pool’s walk-in stairs. The pool features a Quartz-plaster finish and a porcelain-tile border, framed with formed-and-poured architectural concrete coping. To maximize safety and comfort, each corner of the pool’s deep-end includes a 1.5-m
(5-ft) long swim-out area.
Illuminated with a series of coloured light-emitting diodes (LEDs), the saltwater pool features many technical amenities, including a variable-speed pump (VSP), cartridge filtration, and an automation system that allows the homeowner to operate the pool using their smartphone. As safety and ease of maintenance were of utmost importance an automatic cover—concealed in a custom-made concrete below-ground vault—was also installed.
The pool is centred on the main great room window. From inside the home, its size and symmetrical design creates a long and elegant focal point. A light-grey stone deck leads from the pool to a large patio area which connects to an open-concept cabana, complete with an outdoor kitchen and bar, suitable for entertaining large groups.
—Jason Cramp
