Riding the Tides (25 years of WaterShapes)

Since its debut in February 1999 as an innovative print magazine, WaterShapes has spent the past 25 years exploring the art and science of water – and the oceans of ...

Lakeside Luxury

Given complete creative carte blanche by a client focused on fun and luxury, Alison Felschow capitalized on the property’s setting and sight lines to weave a layered design ...

Certifying Growth

There’s a big difference between paying lip-service to the importance of education and actively embracing the learning process. For Joe Dempsey, Jr., pursuing continuing ...

Diamond Pools & Spas
Diamond Pools & Spas

Cross Connections

Backyard watershape design is at its best when everything works together to complement the setting. In this case, explains Joe Dempsey, Jr., the spirit of integration included not ...

Restoring the LA River

For most of the past century, natural waterways in Southern California have existed as lifeless concrete channels. Efforts to “regreen” some of those once-beautiful ...

Perfecting Substrates (the importance of bonding agents)

Concrete bonding agents play a crucial role in ensuring a strong and durable bond between shotcrete and plaster in swimming pools. They offer a host of advantages that can work to ...

The Fascinating World of Geysers

Geysers stand out among nature’s most enigmatic and spectacular watershape wonders, inspiring awe as they shoot scalding water and steam into the air. But how do geysers ...

An Open Letter to the California Contractor’s State License Board

In this open letter to the California Contractor's State License Board, Scott Cohen argues that the state should adopt mandatory continuing education for pool contractor licensing ...

AquaStar Introduces New Line of Valves & Actuators

AquaStar Pool Products, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of a new product category with the introduction of FlowStar valves and actuators. The line includes two- ...

Water Odyssey Introduces Massive Splash

Water Odyssey has introduced Massive Splash, an innovative, modular splash play feature designed for maximum patron inclusivity. The modern, architectural look draws attention with ...

Classic Liner Design from Poolside by CGT

Poolside by CGT now offers a new vinyl pool liner design that combines a stylish tile border with a complementary wall and floor pattern. New ‘Water Street’ ...