Stunning natural swimming pool complex

We’re extremely proud of this stunning bespoke natural swimming pool and contemporary outbuilding, which transforms this private property in Gloucestershire.

This ambitious project included obtaining planning consent and delivering a comprehensive, detailed design package for Building Regulations (RIBA Stages 1-4).

Outdoor Living

Key Features:

Natural Swimming Pool

  • The project’s highlight is a bespoke natural mineral water pool that eliminates the need for chemicals, reflecting the client’s commitment to an eco-friendly and sustainable swimming experience.

Contemporary Outbuilding

  • The project also features a single-storey outbuilding designed with a simple, gable-to-gable form to ensure it blends seamlessly with the surrounding cluster of stone agricultural buildings.
  • The contemporary design complements the adjacent Listed Building, maintaining balance and harmony within the agricultural setting.

Design Aesthetics and Functionality

  • The outbuilding includes extensive, open-format glazing that allows the entertaining room to flow naturally into the tranquil poolside areas, creating an inviting space for family gatherings and guest entertainment.
  • The landscape design boasts beautifully crafted paths and pleached trees, enhancing the connectivity between the outbuilding, the pool area, and the grounds of the house.

Project Management

Our team played a crucial role in managing the planning consent process, ensuring that the design met all necessary requirements and respected the heritage of the adjacent Listed Building. The detailed design package prepared for Building Regulations approval facilitated a smooth construction phase, ensuring the project was executed without a hitch.

This project exemplifies how modern amenities can be integrated into traditional settings, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The eco-friendly pool aligns with the client’s sustainability goals, offering a chemical-free swimming environment. The thoughtful design and meticulous landscaping create a seamless connection between the new structures and the existing environment, perfectly blending contemporary living with historic context.