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Inspired by the unique relationship between the Arizona landscape and the water that shapes it, The Oasis waterpark in Phoenix is unusual for the fact that it was designed to blend in seamlessly with the desert that surrounds it as well as the luxurious resort of which it’s a part. As John Jennings and Jean Garbier explain, the challenge was linking a theme-park spirit to the resort’s desire for complete visual integration and high standards for aesthetics.

Water in the Desert

It's striking and even awe-inspiring to observe the ways in which water can shape a desert. Probably the most spectacular example of this phenomenon to be found anywhere on the planet - and unquestionably the most prominent hydrological feature of Arizona's landscape - is the winding course the Colorado River takes through the Grand Canyon it created. The terrain surrounding Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix is another special creation that draws much of its character and interest from the presence of