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For The Love of Art and Swimming Pools

Every pool fanatic knows the feeling of euphoria when they spot their favorite one, whether it’s an architectural marvel, a beautiful casting of water upon blue tile or a pool that fulfills a nostalgic yearning for a childhood memory. For artist Kathleen Streitenberger, the latter is true. As a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, she grew

Swimming On the Edge

The Philippines are home to all kinds of beautiful features, whether it’s the white beaches or the jaw-dropping volcanoes. But in Cebu City, a residential project and architectural marvel stays hidden from view, positioned at the edge of a cliff along the eastern coast of the island country. The aptly named Cliff House Villas were

Making Waves in the Desert

Coachella Valley is soon to be known for more than its beloved music festival. Designed by AO and developed by Beach Street, construction continues on the 17-acre DSRT Surf Resort in Palm Desert. The project first broke ground in May, marking a significant opening to the up-and-coming resort. Deep in the desert valley, the DSRT

2024 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 2)

Over the last month, we’ve had the honor to present the winners from this year’s PHTA Awards of Excellence program. The designs in this final list conclude the Merit award-winning projects that have shown us what’s possible in the world of pool design. Take a look below at the marvelous things a pool builder can

2024 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 1)

We are proud to present this year’s PHTA Awards of Excellence Merit winners. Split into two parts, this compiled list of amazing pool projects illustrate the best of the best when it comes to creating a stunning backyard oasis. Take a peek at the pools that blew away the judges, and stay tuned for the

2024 Awards of Excellence: Silver Winners

The 2024 PHTA Awards of Excellence celebration continues with this year’s Silver winners. The projects below illustrate the talent of pool and spa builders who have managed to create some of the most breathtaking backyard scenes, letting their imagination and skill run wild to make something truly masterful. Take a moment to enjoy the carefully

2024 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners

How do you measure greatness in the world of building pools and spas? How can you honor the time and effort that goes into making a perfect oasis? After all, it’s no easy task to take a blank canvas of a backyard and build the eighth wonder of the world just a few steps outside

Queens Neighborhood Set to Welcome First-Ever Public Pool

When the summer heat comes a-knocking each year, some Queens residents find themselves without a space for refuge from the high temperatures. As a part of a $46.1 million state investment to expand swimming in the boroughs, neighborhoods without easy access to swimming pools will soon see a change on that front. For residents in

Coming Together to Help People Come Together

It’s a beautiful thing when people join forces to help those in need, seeking no reward other than the smiles on their faces. That’s what happened in Eatonville, Fla., this spring. The residents of Eatonville had watched their community pool drift into disrepair and finally close due to lack of funding — a scenario played

Floating NYC Pool Set to Land in East River

Why swim in the river, when you can swim in a pool floating on it? That’s exactly what + POOL, a New York-based organization that advocates for equitable access to its surrounding waters, plans to do. As soon as 2025, New Yorkers near the East River could have a futuristic floating pool in the waters