The pool feels as laterally finite as the house feels spacious—but the view goes up forever.  Photo 3 of 8 in 8 of the Best Modern Pools to Dream of Before the End of Summer from Geometric Pool with a View in Phoenix

8 of the Best Modern Pools to Dream of Before the End of Summer

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In Phoenix, Arizona, a home designed by Wendell Burnette has a pool enclosed by 13-foot-high white plaster walls with small, square openings that dramatically filter light onto the far wall. The walls provide much-needed shade, and their white walls reflects the strong local sun.