The swimming pool has evolved from a simple basin of water into a highly considered architectural element—one that balances artistry, technology, and sustainability. As modern design continues to push boundaries, pools are becoming integral to spatial composition, shaping the way outdoor environments interact with the built world.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
A flawless fusion of luxury, functionality and architectural magnificence, "The Ashbourne House" sets the exquisite new standard in waterfront living. Rising up from a 1,161m² allotment with a sense of graceful grandeur and basking in 24m of wide water views, this award-winning masterpiece is a showcase of contemporary excellence.
Project name
The Ashbourne House
Architecture firm
Jared Poole Design
Location
744 Nerang – Broadbeach Rd, Carrara QLD 4211, Australia
Photography
Rex Whiticker for Desire Media
Principal architect
Jared Poole
Interior design
Luxxe Interiors
Structural engineer
EDGE Consulting Engineers
Landscape
LDG Landscape Architects • Landscape installation: JSW Landscapes and Design
Lighting
All Access Electrical
Supervision
Martin Kenins, licenced builder
Construction
Kenins Group
Material
Concrete, timber, brickwork, aluminium, render, natural stone, engineered stone…
Client
Dina & Martin Kenins
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the city of Colima, the residence stands on a privileged plot of land that offers stunning views of the iconic Colima Volcano to the north and the city to the south. This single-family residence makes the most of its specific location at the foot of a golf course, allowing the main views to be oriented towards large green areas.
Architecture firm
Di Frenna Arquitectos
Location
Altozano, Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico
Photography
Lorena Darquea
Principal architect
Matia Di Frenna Müller
Design team
Matia Di Frenna Müller, José Omar Anguiano de la Rosa, Juan Gerardo Guardado Ávila
Structural engineer
Juan Gerardo Guardado Ávila
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
Warmington House is the transformation of an existing, characterful cottage on a steeply sloping site in Brisbane’s Inner suburb of Paddington. Seeking to respect the cottage but to elevate it into an executive level family home, we carefully balanced the existing cottage over expansive open plan contemporary living spaces.
Project name
Warmington House
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Paddington, Brisbane, Australia
Photography
Peeters Projects
Principal architect
Shane Wilmett
Collaborators
BBH Projects (Builders)
Interior design
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Visualization
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Construction
BBH Projects
Material
Timber, Concrete, glass, steel and stone
Client
Developer Red Robin
Typology
Residential › House. Alterations and Additions to an existing
The opportunity to live simultaneously in the center of the city and in an isolated refuge presented a powerful circumstance for this family of four. Within a very ordinary neighborhood, this 3,230-square-foot home is oriented to take maximum advantage of the unexpected escarpment, creek, and natural views offered at the rear of the property.
Project name
Constant Springs Residence
Architecture firm
Alterstudio Architecture
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Design team
Kevin Alter, Ernesto Cragnolino, Tim Whitehill, Joseph Boyle, Michael Woodland, Sara Mays
Collaborators
Pool: Jay Scallon Pools
Interior design
Alterstudio Architecture
Structural engineer
Scott Williamson, PE
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineer: Positive Energy
Landscape
BDW Landworks and Construction
Construction
Chris Hill, Mark Paulsen
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Two oak trees, a sheet of water and the horizon are the pre-existing elements in this plot, which influence the position and formal configuration of the house. The presence of this vegetation in the foreground, and the Pedrezuela Reservoir in the background, forces the house's floor plan to adjust its geometry to these elements.
Architecture firm
Muka Arquitectura
Location
Pedrezuela, Madrid, Spain
Principal architect
Moisés Royo, Jesús Bermejo
Design team
Muka Arquitectura
Collaborators
Crisóstomo Paez, Helena Medina
Interior design
Muka Arquitectura
Structural engineer
CYD Gabinete
Landscape
Muka Arquitectura
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The house is conditioned by the size of the allotment, but motivated by an existing slope, useful even in the elimination of an uninteresting and inconvenient environment, implanted at a higher level. The strategy involves confronting and reconciling artificial and natural data.
Project name
The Oeiras House
Architecture firm
OODA Architecture
Location
Oeiras, Portugal
Photography
Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
Landscape
p4 Engineering Tekk, A3R Lda
Typology
Residential › House
Negah Villa is not just an accommodation; it is a manifestation of harmony between innovative architecture and the natural environment. This architectural marvel is designed to create a seamless integration between indoor and outdoor spaces, deeply reflecting the meaning of its name "Negah" which translates to "view" or "perspective."
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Location
Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Visualization
Mohammadreza Norouz
Typology
Residential › Tourist Complex
