Reflections on the Pool: California Designs for Swimming

by Cleo Baldon and Ib Melchior

Book Overview

Forty examples of pool design ranging from the nature-inspired designs of Isabelle Greene to the vanguard mid-century pools of Thomas Church and the Mexican-style architecture of Ricardo Legorreta.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847820149
• ISBN13: 9780847820146
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 2.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.4" x 11.6"

Customer Reviews

Inspirational and Substantive

Detailed analysis of a few each of several different types of pools: lap pools, "natural" pools, indoor pools, famous pools, etc., all in California. Not a construction manual, but full of details worth considering when designing a pool. A must for anyone considering getting a pool on a difficult or very special piece of land.

A must for landscape designers and architects

This excelent book is focused exclusively on design. Very inspiring and unique. Do not expect to find anything about maintenance, it is a book meant for designers. A must for landscape designers and architects.

A topnotch swimming pool anthology

The photography is fabulous. Many of the pools were designed by the author, but this does not detract from the book. It is well balanced. The chapters include: the natural pool, lap pools, infinity edges, indoor pools, historical pools, among others.

A truly inspirational look at swimming pools

A lovely book, plenty of inspirational photography and sufficient detail to inspire the intended pool builder or professional. Coffee table interest