one Cool Pool

In recent years, advancements in construction technologies have allowed designers to build pools in places never thought possible and with multiple functions to enhance the enjoyment of the homeowner on several levels. “There really isn’t a design we can’t accomplish with today’s techniques and equipment,” says custom pool contractor Craig Kircher, owner of Tri-Valley Pool and Spa, Inc.,“In this case we were able to preserve and actually enhance the construction a old Santa Barbara Sandstone retaining wall, which was built in the 1938, while at the same time removing enough material for 28’ x 8’ foot lap pool and spa.”

The design of this pool is what Kircher refers to as “smart design”. In this case the emphasis was to create a swimming pool that would provide the courtyard with the look of a formal reflection fountain, complete with the sound of flowing water and, of course the functionality of a plunge pool that the clients could use to cool off in. The pool is also designed with an in floor cleaning system so that when the cover is left open the fountain / pool would be consistently clean without the unsightly visual of the vacuum hose floating on the surface of the water. The water remains chlorine and bleach free by using a commercial grade ozone system by Clearwater technologies who produce the most robust systems on the market. even with daily use as a family pool, the water remains clean. Kircher also employed the use of bright, energy-efficient Led lights which allows the client to responsibly showcase the pool at night with either white or colored light while keeping the energy costs low. finally, high quality underwater speakers were installed to maximize the owner’s enjoyment whether they’re floating on the surface or swimming laps.

The pool finish was done using Black onyx Pebble Sheen by Pebble Tec® and to respect the design element originally used on the home when it was built, a custom seahorse pebble mosaic was designed and hand laid into the bottom of the pool. —RB

The Details:

Pool Dimensions: 28’x 8’ Pool Depths: 4’6” at both ends x 6’ in the middle

Project General Contractor: Giffin and Crane General Contractors

Stone and Masonry Contractor: Pat Scott Masonry

Swimming Pool Design and Construction by: Craig Kircher, Tri Valley Pool & Spa, Inc.

Custom Mosaic Design by: Craig Kircher, Tri Valley Pool & Spa, Inc.

Mosaic Installation by: Roberto Chojniak - Mosaic Store

Pool Finish: Black Onyx Pebble Sheen.

Pool Features: All Jandy Equipment Set, with multiple Jandy Variable Speed Pumps for Multitasking Duties; Automatic Pool Cover; Waterline Tile Fountain System with Custom Brass Fountain Nozzles; Custom Hand Set Seahorse Mosaic in Pool Floor; Paramount In-floor Cleaning System; Clearwater Tech 12Gram Corona Discharge Ozone System; LED Pool and Spa Lighting; Underwater Speaker System

Dinner menu served 5:30–10:30

Bar menu served 5:00–11:30 Cocktails served 4:30–2am