JOHN C. GEDNEY III

Wagner Pools

For Wagner Pools, curating luxurious outdoor experiences for its clients may be an everyday occurrence, but the breadth of the company’s projects keeps its work fresh and exciting. According to Wagner Vice President John C. Gedney III, the success of the firm—a family-run business for more than 100 years—is grounded in the company’s dedication to ensuring top-quality work and a successful outcome for every project.

Indeed, Wagner’s superior craftsmanship and skill in bringing customers through the process seamlessly keep clients coming back for more—and that was the case with the Tryall Heron Cove pool in Montego Bay, Jamaica. After Wagner designed and built the family’s pool at their home in Fairfield, CT, the clients requested that the firm travel to Jamaica to design their island oasis, a pool overlooking the ocean. The construction of this outdoor space was truly a team effort: materials were shipped down to the site, and Wagner partnered with a local builder to bring the space to life. The beach entry pool allows swimmers to walk right in, without steps, so they can keep their eyes on the ocean ahead, beyond the vanishing edge of the pool. An ingenious detail the family members particularly like are the bench shelves nestled into the nooks along the edges of the pool, enabling them to take a break and enjoy the pool from different locations.

Another inventive way that John and his team integrate moments of respite in a pool is through sun shelves and spas. At a pool project in Greenwich, CT, designed for an active family, with young children, who love to entertain, the design team included an automatic pool cover for safety, and maximized usability of the pool space by placing a spa between two sun shelves. This creates space for sunbathing in the shallow water, and for little ones to wade in the water while their parents relax in the spa, swim laps in the pool or entertain company beneath the adjacent pergola pavilion, which features integrated grill stations and dining space.

For a project in Rye, NY, the Wagner team opted to anchor the steps, spa and sun shelf along the edge of the pool, drawing the focus along the length of the pool towards the breathtaking view of the Long Island Sound. The bluestone patio creates a harmonious balance between the lush landscape, blue water and sky, making this outdoor setting a true destination.

Wagner Pools

John C.

Gedney

III, Vice President

101 Noroton Avenue

Darien, CT 06820

203.904.2429 wagnerpools.com