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2018/4.1, April 4 — The Wright Stuff, Pond Progression, Neptune Pool Rescue and more

THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS

April 4, 2018 www.watershapes.com

FEATURE ARTICLE

A Steep Achievement

The unique, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home had a lot going for it, but it needed a truly daring addition to reach its full potential.William Drakeleywas more than ready to meet the need — despite a steep slope, a tricky stone ledge and a bold, multi-phase approach to construction. [more]

VIDEO GALLERY
Progress Report
The old pond had been around for years,but it had never been anything special. Revising it with a jolt of visual energy was a big job, reportsMike Gannon— and as this video demonstrates, reflects today’s practices while showing how far he and pondcraft have come. [more]

NEPTUNE POOL RENEWAL

Assessing a Masterpiece
Just visiting Hearst Castle’s Neptune Pool is awe-inspiring. But being asked to evaluate its condition and make recommendations toward its rehabilitation? That, saysWilliam Rowley, was like a waking dream — and a major recent milestone in his long, distinguished career. [more]


ESSENTIAL


Designing a New Paradigm

There was a time not long ago when the mere thought of pool and landscape professionals getting together on equal footing and having meaningful conversations about backyard design would have met with skepticism: There was not, it seems, much love lost between the trades. But times have changed, and one of the pivot points in that transition was a dialogue that took place in rural Ohio in August 1999 — evidence of just how much can be gained when communications channels are thrown wide open.

This article, originally published inWaterShapesin December 1999, has been digitized for all readers. Clickhereto see the full text.

TRAVELOGUE

Back to the Fair

The subject of massive restoration projects leading up to its centenary in 2004, St. Louis’ Forest Park is famed as the site of the 1904 World’s Fair. Here,Kerry FriedmanandMike Perkowskidescribe their work on two of the park’s watershapes — and prime you for a great visit! [more]


WATERSHAPES WORLD

A Long, Strange Trip

The occasion of the 20th anniversary of Genesis putJim McCloskeyin mind of the origins of WaterShapes those same 20 years ago — and prompted meditations on the practical and philosophical links that have kept the two organizations in close contact from the get-go. [more]

WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .
Bobbing Food Dept.:Purveyors of pool floats are entering the 2018 season with tasty (and often silly) ideas. [more]

Would you actuallyuseone, or just watch it drift by?
Role Model Dept.:Just shy of his hundredth birthday, this Aussie swimmer has broken a string of records. [more]
‘In the water you’re weightless,’ says an ageless inspiration.


WATERSHAPES CLASSIC

Devils in the Details

Back in 2003,Brian Van Bowerwrote about the sorry state of the art with respect to pool plans and argued for applying commercial-level standards to residential projects. So where do things stand today? [more]

THE SHOPPING CART
CMP Launches Brilliant Wonders LED Control

CMP(Newnan, GA) has introduced the Brilliant Wonders LED Lighting Control, the first such unit with an interactive, digital LCD screen. Designed to control lights, create schedules and set up custom shows with ease, the unit may be installed indoors or out in place of a standard light switch and is compatible with most LED pool lights. For details, clickhere.
LevelSmart Wireless Autofill from Kona Labs

Kona Labs(Kailua-Kona, HI) manufactures the LevelSmart autofill kit for most pools, spas, ponds, fountains and other watershapes. Easy to retrofit with no deck destruction and simple to install with new projects, the system operates with up to 1,000 feet of communication distance and has a built-in fail-safe system that eliminates overfilling. For details, clickhere.

WPN UPDATE

Making
Connections


If you design and/or build pools, spas, fountains, ponds, streams, waterfalls or other forms of contained, controlled water, you have a proven ability to create projects of great beauty. But how do you spread the word about your skills and talents to those who might want you to help them make water part of their daily lives?

TheWaterShapes Professional Networkcan help you there. We’vebuilt a web site where dozens of designers and builders of watershapes of all types participate as an Internet collective — a grouped entity large enough and interrelated in ways that make search engines treat all participants with respect. So if it’s a strong (or even just a stronger) web presence you’re after, please do take a look and get involved!
TheNetworkis working just the way we’d hoped: Time toclickaboard?

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