Collection by Mary Peterson
Having completed nearly 70 biologically filtered pools across Australia, Natural Swimming Pools Australia was recently commissioned to convert an existing chlorine pool into a natural pool for a large homestead at the iconic Detroit Station in New South Wales. The team converted the pool just in time for the visit of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.
Having completed nearly 70 biologically filtered pools across Australia, Natural Swimming Pools Australia was recently commissioned to convert an existing chlorine pool into a natural pool for a large homestead at the iconic Detroit Station in New South Wales. The team converted the pool just in time for the visit of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.
Pool towards entry
Pool towards entry
A lap pool at the back of the property.
A lap pool at the back of the property.
The home's abundance of glass creates a peaceful dialogue between the indoors and outdoors.
The home's abundance of glass creates a peaceful dialogue between the indoors and outdoors.
The lap pool, off the kitchen, is one of the home's most serene zones.
The lap pool, off the kitchen, is one of the home's most serene zones.
Day takes a swim in a new lap pool framed by a lush Southern California garden. The lower wall next to the pool is made from stacked Pennsylvania bluestone, which was used for all exterior stone as well.
Day takes a swim in a new lap pool framed by a lush Southern California garden. The lower wall next to the pool is made from stacked Pennsylvania bluestone, which was used for all exterior stone as well.
The final, layered look of the pool and its surroundings—which mitigates a 30-inch drop from house to guesthouse—was completed in 2008.
The final, layered look of the pool and its surroundings—which mitigates a 30-inch drop from house to guesthouse—was completed in 2008.
Architecture and interior photographer Marc Gerritsen went back to basics when he designed this minimalist concrete house that you can rent through Airbnb.
Architecture and interior photographer Marc Gerritsen went back to basics when he designed this minimalist concrete house that you can rent through Airbnb.
Lush greenery surrounds Casa Terra to make the building feel like an extension of the landscape.
Lush greenery surrounds Casa Terra to make the building feel like an extension of the landscape.
A serene, spa-like exterior offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The home's solar thermal panels preheat the water used throughout the home, including the pool water.
A serene, spa-like exterior offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The home's solar thermal panels preheat the water used throughout the home, including the pool water.