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July 10, 2013 www.watershapes.com |
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ESSENTIAL
Builder’s Pride
Conceived of as part of the home’s original design and construction, this stunning rectangular pool provided the watershaping team of William Bennett and Walter Williams with the opportunity to work closely with an architect at the top of his game. The resulting composition in concrete, glass, wood and water — set on a steep slope in a densely wooded area — made all participants rise to the occasion with practical, cost-sensitive solutions.
This article, originally published in June 2009, has been digitized for all readers. Click here to see the full text and enlarge the images to study the craftsmanship in detail.
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VIDEO GALLERY
Nature Enhanced
Making pondless waterfall systems work aesthetically can be a challenge, writes Mike Gannon, but by focusing on the setting and finding ways to weave the new system into its surroundings, you can create aquatic environments that truly fit in, naturally and beautifully. [more]
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 FEATURE ARTICLE
Avoiding Common Design Mistakes
Through the years, Paolo Benedetti has encountered lots of designs marred by mistakes, some merely distracting, others downright deplorable. Here’s a quick look at his pet peeves, along with tips on how to avoid them while making homeowners happy at the same time. [more]
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WATERSHAPES WORLD
The Weirdest Idea Ever?
A news item about a storied college-football program caught Jim McCloskey‘s eye a few days back — as did reports on several great watershapes he’s written about in recent months. Oh, and then there are a few choice holiday snapshots taken in Yosemite and beyond . . . [more]
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TECHNICAL BRIEFING
Equating Continuity
As watershapes have become more complex, the need for reliable hydraulic designs that maximize efficiency is more pressing than it’s ever been, says Steve Gutai. To help meet this challenge, he offers this look at the principles behind a pool’s fluid mechanics and hydraulics. [more]
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TRAVELOGUE
An Edge of Honor
It unfolds as a serene, inspiring space and a solemn, symbolic tribute to self-sacrifice and the anguish of war: The Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial was a decades-long labor of love, write Johannes Wagner and Eugene Bolinger — one well worth a visit. [more]
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WHAT’S NEW?
Now at WaterShapes.com . . .
While supplies last, you can purchase one of 13 available complete, mint-condition, 131-issue sets of WaterShapes, a print publication that set the tone for development of the art and craft of watershaping from February 1999 until July 2011. For ordering information, click here!
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She Wore a Full Hijab, But . . .
Female Iranian’s Record
Swim Goes Unrecognized
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WATERSHAPES CLASSIC
The Illuminating Past
Knowing what’s been done before, asserted Mark Holden in 2008, is the core of design education. So why, he asked, are colleges and universities so blind when it comes to a huge part of our design heritage? [more] |
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones:
Accidental Drowning or Murder?
Many water-related stories have been in the news of late — including reports connected to the three questions below.
1. Renewed allegations have surfaced that musician Brian Jones, who formed and named the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones, did not die in 1969 due to an accidental drowning in his backyard pool but was murdered instead. He supposedly was killed over what issue?
a. Who would be the band’s lead singer?
b. Who would choose the music the band performed?
c. Who owned the name of the band?
d. Who would be the band’s manager?
2. A YouTube video of a toddler swimming across a pool has gone viral, with more than one-million views. It has also raised some controversy regarding the advisability of such a young child learning how to swim. How old is little Elizabeth, the now-famous baby swimmer?
a. 14 months b. 16 months c. 18 months d. 20 months
3. Two different homeowners in New Castle, Ind., were startled to discover that someone had dumped live fish into their backyard pools, possibly as a prank.
What kind of fish did they find swimming around?
a. Catfish b. Grouper c. Carp d. Trout
To find out how many you got right, click here.
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