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The World Registry of Elite Pool Designers & Builders
Breathtaking
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Aquatic Consultants, Inc./Brian Van Bower
L u x u r y Po o l s F E AT U R E S Pooled Visions By Skip Phillips and Gene Brown
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Endless Summer By James Atlas
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Spectacular Small Pools By Debra Maurer
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C O M PA N I E S A N D O R G A N I Z AT I O N S W I T H M U LT I - S T A T E O F F I C E L O C AT I O N S 33 Anthony & Sylvan Pools
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S TAT E - B Y- S TAT E GUIDE
CONNECTICUT
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ARIZONA Brandenburg Pool
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Group Works LLC
C O S TA R I C A Aquart
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HydroScapes, LLC
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FLORIDA Aquatic Consultants, Inc./ Brian Van Bower
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CALIFORNIA
BioNova Natural Pools
Advanced Pools
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Blue Haven Pools & Spas
Aquatic Technology Pool & Spa
GEORGIA
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Artistic Pools, Inc.
Genesis 3 Design Group
David Tisherman’s Visuals, Inc.
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Master Pools Guild, Inc.
Fluid Dynamics Pool and Spa
H A WA I I
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Kona Sunset Pools & Spas
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Questar Pools and Spas, Inc.
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Omega Pool Structures, Inc.
Fluid Dynamics Pool and Spa
T E N T S Fall 2011
ILLINOIS
NEW JERSEY
TENNESSEE
WA S H I N G T O N
Platinum Poolcare, Ltd.
Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools & Landscaping
J. Brownlee Pool & Landscape
Rugged Class Waterfalls & Pools
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Liquid Design, LLC
KANSAS
Omega Pool Structures, Inc.
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Water In Transit
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TEXAS
Banks Pool & Spa Design
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Custom Pool Concepts
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Rin Robyn Pools
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Downunda Pools
LOUISIANA
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Morehead Pools
NEW YORK
Elite Concepts, Inc.
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Concord Pools and Spas
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MASSACHUSETTS
Loebs + Gordon Poolcraft
Environmental Pools, Inc.
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Stone Mason of Spring
124 The Swimming Man
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OKLAHOMA Baker Pools
110 Caviness Landscape Design, Inc.
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THE REGISTRY
VIRGINIA Lewis Aquatech Pools
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ABOUT
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Located on a remote island, this exquisite vanishing-edge pool by David Tisherman’s Visuals, Inc., is a work of technical mastery. Cantilevered from the second floor, the pool’s mirror-like surface perfectly reflects its vibrant and sophisticated surroundings. To learn more about David Tisherman, please read his profile on pages 62 – 65. Photo courtesy of David Tisherman’s Visuals, Inc. and © Costea Photography
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Endless
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Indoor pools are experiencing a renaissance as luxury homeowners discover that by enclosing their pools they can obtain a never-ending swim season.
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By James Atlas
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Photo courtesy of Platinum Poolcare, Ltd.; Photography by Outvision Photography
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emember when you were a child and one of the perfect joys of summer was swimming from sun up to long after the sun set? Recapturing those easygoing times is probably why you have always dreamt of building a pool of your own. But if you live in an area where summers are short, or if you are looking for the convenience of an all-weather swimscape, you may want to consider the benefits of building an indoor pool. Indoor pools are the ultimate playroom. Think about it: one room containing everything you need to entertain, exercise, dine, and lounge. From an exotic indoor tropical paradise, complete with waterfalls, waterslides, and palm trees, to a marathoner’s dream with a lap pool and other equipment to train for athletic competitions, an indoor pool room becomes a home’s focal point, the room to where everyone gravitates when visiting. But the best part? You can slip into your pool whenever the mood strikes—rain or shine! Building Blocks Before you decide on what type of room you want for your indoor pool, you should open the lines of communication with your architect and pool builder. Luxury Pools O Fall 2011 17
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The seemless edges of this pool move elegantly from inside the living space to the outdoors, combining the two into one relaxing vista. The pool’s spectactular lines gracefully showcase the home’s warm invitation to entertain in style and beauty.
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ANTHONY & SYLVAN POOLS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Innovative Magnificence poolscape that may include inground spas, natural settings, nthony & Sylvan Pools is an award-winning, pool houses, firepits, fountains, and waterfalls. ground-breaking swimming pool company rich in At Anthony & Sylvan, each skilled artisan helps fulfill history that has maintained a reputation for quality for the dreamscape visions for thousands of clients each year. more than 60 years. When it comes to luxury pools, the Every Anthony & Sylvan pool is more than simply a company creates harmonious masterpieces integrating backyard addition, it is a reflection of an individual the home and landscape. Working with every client to lifestyle, custom-tailored to complement the home’s create a fluid setting that not only links their personal architecture and the family’s personality. Guided by an spaces with the outdoors, but surrounds their senses unwavering passion for craftsmanship and integrity, each with dimensional artistry. Anthony & Sylvan team member uses a Anthony & Sylvan’s custom designed variety of textures, colors, and styles to pool landscapes are a statement in beauty Anthony & Sylvan Pools create the aquatic environment suited and incorporate the latest trends in pool Headquarters for each client’s dreams. 3390 Beta Drive design including vanishing-edge pools, Suite 300 “Pool buyers are searching for the right waterfalls, submersible lights, and beach Mayfield Village, OH 44143 design combined with the right company 877-SAY-SWIM entries. With the addition of stamped www.anthonysylvan.com to fulfill their dreams,” says Tom Casey, concrete decks, waterfalls, and bathing In Business since 1946 vice president. “Anthony & Sylvan can rocks, Anthony & Sylvan can turn a mere Built 370,000 nationwide make those dreams come true with swimming pool into an experience of Service Area innovative, custom designs available beauty and luxury. That experience often is Select locations in the U.S. now. We help bring your vision to life.” O more than just a pool but a comprehensive
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The natural setting is a focal point with this curved pool that blends the beauty of the landscape with its owners’ home and encourages guests to relax in an oasis haven.
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The geometric flow of this pool creates a harmony within the home by merging light and space in artistic design.
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AQUATECH SOCIETY, A NATIONAL SOCIETY OF POOL-BUILDING & RETAILING PROFESSIONALS COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
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quatech Society, a National Society of Pool-Building & Retailing Professionals, has been setting their standard for beautiful pools and customer satisfaction since 1962. With hundreds of Aquatech builder members in 46 states across the country, Aquatech Society makes it easy to find a highly qualified pool builder close to you. Aquatech Society is neither a franchise nor a corporate chain; it is a unique society of local and independent pool-building professionals. Not just any pool builder meets Aquatech Society’s rigorous membership standards. As Aquatech approaches its 50th year of recommending highly skilled pool builders to consumers throughout the nation, the extraordinary standards it expects from its members are as demanding as ever. From an expert level of industry knowledge and design skills to meeting budgets and deadlines, homeowners can depend on a pre-screened Aquatech Society pool
This Award of Distinction gold winner is equally stunning in daylight and at night. Special attention was given to matching the style of the home, including the inclusion of the unique inlaid tile and custom pottery. Pacific Paradise Pools, Fountain Valley, California
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RIGHT: This Aquatech Society Award of Distinction silver winner, with its gracefully curved vanishing-edge pool, provides a spectacular view from every area of the backyard. Note the enclosed spa under the loggia. Armond Aquatech Pools, Bridgeport, Pennsylvania
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