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2015/11.2, November 18 — Rooftop Misadventures, Mid-Century Revisions, Artful Fountain and more
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2015/11.2, November 18 — Rooftop Misadventures, Mid-Century Revisions, Artful Fountain and more

THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS
November 18, 2015 www.watershapes.com


UP ON THE ROOF
Overhead Defects
When things go wrong with rooftop pools and spas, the potential for collateral damage is so great that things get urgent in a hurry — a point Rob Holmer illustrates through two case studies in which basic errors led to big hassles in one instance and demolition in the other. [more]

FEATURE ARTICLE

Remaking a Classic

Restoring the pool and adding a spa to a classic Mid-Century Modern home took care and restraint, observes Jimmy Reed, But his task was made easier by an insightful, cooperative client with excellent tastes, a eye for detail and a healthy spirit of adventure. [more]


TRAVELOGUE


Mist and Mystery

It isn’t too often that Jim McCloskey comes across a watershape that is truly different — something he’s never even considered before. That’s why he was so happy to find this one while visiting the campus of a famous eastern university on a warm summer’s day. [more]


ESSENTIAL

Elegant Intentions

From time to time, says David Tisherman, you run into a design in which ‘restraint’ is the watchword. That was certainly true in this project, where he found an elegant English manor home and has given it a pool that looks as though it’s been there for a hundred years. Far less restrained, however, is the structure that holds the watershape in place — and does so without applying any extra pressure to a huge retaining wall that stands just a few feet away.

This article, originally published in WaterShapes in November 2008, has been digitized for all readers. Click here to see the full text and enlarge the images to study the craftsmanship in detail.

TECHNICAL BRIEFING

Simple Transparency

With naturalistic watergardens, there’s often a tolerance for green or murky water. But Anthony Archer Wills suggests that crystal-clear water in streams and ponds enables watershapers to add extra dimension to their projects in the form of vivid underwater landscapes [more]

WATERSHAPES WORLD

An Expo with a Difference

When he headed off to this year’s Pool|Spa|Patio Expo, Jim McCloskey knew it would be momentous if for no other reason than people would be interested in learning what the merger of two key educational entities will mean to the key industry sectors they serve. [more]

WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .

Unusual Efficiency Dept.: Vietnamese lakes being purified with the assistance of exercise bikes. [more]

System brings new meaning to getting ‘pumped up.’

Wonderful News Dept.: Rome’s Trevi Fountain has reopened after an extensive restoration project. [more]

Sixteen-month effort was funded by fashion’s Fendi.


WATERSHAPES CLASSIC

Speaking to Authority
In his Currents column of November 2010, Dave Peterson addressed the suction-entrapment issue with a simple question about whether a common feature of modern pools and spas is really needed. [more]

THE SHOPPING CART
Custom Molded Products Introduces LED Laminars

Custom Molded Products (Tyrone, GA) has launched a laminar jet system featuring advanced LED lighting, a synchronizing system and a prefilter for use around pools. Designed for a balance of performance and reliability, the units have precision stainless steel nozzles and a flow system that minimizes turbulence for a glass-like laminar flow. For details, click here.
Waterplay Solutions Offers ‘Cirque’ Aquatic Features

WPN UPDATE

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