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THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS
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| March 18, 2020 www.watershapes.com |
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FEATURE ARTICLE
An Equine Retreat
Designing ponds for special purposes is nothing new to Anthony Archer Wills, who recently worked onthisone, meant for horses. The result, set in the shadow of the Bavarian Alps, is beyond beautiful — even though the four-legged part of the story involved a late twist. [more]
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FEATURE ARTICLE
The Flooded Mirror
Turning his attention to a reflecting pool after completing two other watershapes on the same property, Steve Swansonsuggested using a detail that was new to him. This bold move involved him directly in the home’s overall visual impactandin a high-stakes learning curve. [more]
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TRAVELOGUE
Experiencing the Void
The twin fountains of New York’s National September 11 Memorial have been onJim McCloskey‘s must-see list for nearly a decade. He has finally checked that box — and now recommends the trip to anyone interested in water’s ability to conjure complex emotional responses. [more]
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ESSENTIAL
It’s an unusually large lap pool in a prime spot in the client’s yard, notes watershape artistDavid Tisherman, but there was no desire to have it dominate the space. That’s why he worked with simple geometry, recessed the pool below the prevailing grade, organized a muted color palette and used warm, beautiful stone: It was all about having the watershape blend into its environment when it wasn’t being used by its avid swimmer/owner.
This article, originally published inWaterShapesin November 2009, has been digitized for all readers. Clickhereto see the full text and enlarge the images to study the craftsmanship in detail.
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TECHNICAL BRIEFING
Pond Perfection
To be sure, an expanding consumer interest in ponds spells opportunity for watershapers. But a hot market can be a two-edged sword, notesRick Anderson, drawing in many who lack the basic skills needed to deliver quality results — a significant gap he begins to address here. [more]
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WATERSHAPES WORLD
Humble Thanks
The occasion of writing his last WaterShapes World blog has prompted Jim McCloskeyto review a decades-long list of friends and colleagues who have helped him make WaterShapes what it is — and salute a few special folks who are now committed to pushing it to all-new levels. [more]
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WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .
Uplifting Experience Dept.:Itsarchitect was the first to take a dip in Europe’s longest cantilevered pool. [more]
The views will be stunning once they polish the acrylic!
Must Be Nice Dept.: Buyers of units in NYC’s remodeled, repurposed Waldorf Astoria earn a supercool perk.[more]
The residents-only pool is an incrediblepurchase incentive.
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WATERSHAPES CLASSIC
In her Natural Companions column from March 2005,Stephanie Rosewrote in great detail about what she does to keep her design work from falling into any sort of rut. Want to revisit her secrets? [more]
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Jandy Offers the CXi Commercial Pool Heater
Zodiac Pool Systems(Carlsbad, CA) manufactures the Jandy CXi commercial pool heater in 500,000, 650,000 and 750,000 Btuh models. The high-efficiency units feature digital controllers, multiple venting options, propane or natural- gas operation, two-inch Schedule 80 flange connections, low-NOX performance and protection against condensation. For details, clickhere.
Aquascape Offers Protective Fish Caves
Aquascape(St. Charles, IL) manufactures faux-log fish caves as heavy-duty, natural-looking shelters that protect pond fish from predators — including herons. Designed for use in new or existing ponds as a decorative accent that doesn’t need to be hidden by rocks, the units are made from poly-resin and are 19 inches long, 12 inches wide and ten inches tall. For details, clickhere.
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WPN UPDATE
It may still technically be winter, but the 2020 season is just about ready to rock — an opportune time to make certain that strong messages about what you do are found where homeowners and commercial clients will see them.
One great way to spread the word is through the WaterShapes Professional Network, where increasing numbers of web searchers are finding information and support that is helping them make decisions about who to work with in adding water (and everything that comes with it) to their home and/or business environments.
TheNetworkis working just the way we’d hoped: Time toclickaboard?
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