Poolside Showcase

Poolside Showcase features the latest and most innovative pool products, displaying spectacular and cleverly designed pools and spas in Australia. The magazine inspires the design and integration of outdoor areas which ensures harmony and balance is created between the house and its exterior. In this particular issue, John Storch of A Total Concept Landscape Architect and Swimming Pool Designers, gives his insight into how this is done.

FROM THE EDITOR

Poolside Showcase

POOLSIDE showcase NEWS

THE POOL-BUILDING PROCESS • Find out what steps are involved from concept to completion

POOL CHEMISTRY CAN BE A BALANCING ACT • The key to having a safe and healthy pool as well as protecting the pool equipment is pool water balance

2022 SPASA NSW AND ACT AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

2022 SPASA QUEENSLAND AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

2022 SPASA VICTORIA AND TASMANIAN AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

2022 SPASA SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND NORTHERN TERRITORY AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

SHOWCASE PROFILES

STARS AND STRIPES • Inspired by a combination of American and Australian lifestyle elements, this generous-sized resort-style entertainers’ pool and spa seamlessly integrate with the home, landscape and rolling hills beyond

PRIVATE OASIS • Tropical Queensland living at its finest

SUBURBAN OASIS • A modern swimming pool and landscape provide this family with a relaxing yet functional space in their own backyard

THE ROLLS ROYCE OF POOLS • With a lap pool, a water sports pool and spa, this backyard really does have all the bells and whistles

WATERFRONT VISTA • Whether swimming, entertaining or relaxing outside, this waterfront property allows for total enjoyment of the Northern Beaches lifestyle

RURAL BLISS • A peaceful and relaxing Victorian property where family memories are ready to be made outside

CLEAN AND CONTEMPORARY • An architect-designed home deserves nothing less than an award-winning architectural pool build

CREATIVE CURVES • A uniquely shaped pool project brings tropical resort-style living to life in Melbourne

HIGH-END • A fusion of traditional Balinese styling and contemporary Melbourne architecture makes this stand-out pool one to remember

ULTIMATE ENTERTAINERS’ PARADISE • A sleek and stylish pool, complemented by a fully equipped pool house boasting a sauna, bar and pizza oven, makes an entertainers’ dream

RAISE ME UP • A spectacular infinity-edge swimming pool and spa create the centre showpiece of this beautiful Victorian property

ENGINEERED TO PERFECTION • High-quality pool engineering design services

SHOWCASE ESSENTIALS

POOLSIDE PALACE • Three styles for creating your own poolside palace

CLEANING DESIGNED FOR YOU • Relaxing by the pool with family and friends is something you’ve dreamed of. Why not make your life easy by talking to your pool builder about a self-cleaning pool?

IRRESISTIBLE, IRIDESCENT WATER • A pool interior that truly catches your eye

MALVERN MAGIC • A distinctly different front and rear garden and pool area set this Melbourne bungalow renovation apart from the rest

THE DESIGNER CHOICE • Premium-quality glass for pool fencing and more

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR POOL • How to improve your property and lifestyle with your own backyard oasis

BACK TO BASICS • A simple guide to help you understand the differences between the types of pools available

HOME POOL SAFETY CHECKLIST • Eliminate child drowning this summer

POOL CLEANERS • Selecting an automatic pool cleaner

POOL PUMPS • Selecting an appropriately sized pool pump

POOL INTERIORS • There are many options when it comes to pool interiors and each creates a completely...