Originally built in the 1960s, the client’s indoor swimming pool had reached the stage where a full refurbishment would require considerable investment. The homeowner was faced with a choice: fill in the existing pool or replace it with something more modern.
After discussing the options with XL Pools, the client decided to replace the ageing structure with a new one-piece fibreglass swimming pool. This offered the opportunity to retain the existing swimming facilities while benefiting from modern construction methods, improved finishes and lower maintenance requirements.
The design was intentionally simple, with clean lines and a finish that would complement the surrounding pool building. Granite copings and paving were selected for the pool surround, while a white automatic slatted cover was incorporated into a concealed pit. When retracted, the cover is hidden from view, maintaining the uncluttered appearance of the pool. When closed, it helps retain heat and reduce evaporation.
The installation formed part of a much larger building project, which included works to the pool enclosure and the integration of heating and ventilation equipment. Coordinating the swimming pool installation alongside these works required flexibility, particularly as different stages of construction were dependent on one another.
The programme was further disrupted when the client temporarily suspended works following a COVID-19 outbreak. Once work could resume, we had to coordinate the remaining installation around the revised building schedule.
Despite the interruptions, the project was completed, replacing a swimming pool that had served the property for more than half a century.
Rather than losing their indoor swimming facilities altogether, the homeowners now have a modern pool that retains the purpose of the original space, with the added benefits of contemporary materials, equipment and an automatic cover.
