directly to the pool area. The front door
opens to the glazed, timber-lined bridge
that links the two wings of the house. This
in turn opens to a lawn and a pathway
leading to the pavilion.
“The lawn is flanked by two curved
creeks where water bubbles up beside the
boardwalk. It is like being in a rainforest
– you can hear the water cascading and
smell the frangipani. I believe landscapes
need to appeal to all the senses.”
Clout designed the pavilion to appear
as a floating island within the pool. There
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are also two timber deck islands with sun
loungers. The pavilion terrace, the islands,
pool steps and a centrally positioned
transparent spa pool all have strong,
curved forms.
“The curved infinity edge of the pool
follows the shape of the building envelope,” the designer says. “We tiled the
edge with a custom mosaic pattern that
reflects the different shades of blue in the
wider landscape. The infinity edge also
allows the water in the pool to merge
visually with the canal beyond.”
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With its 50mm-thick clear acrylic sides,
the elevated spa pool creates another trick
of the eye. And at night extensive pool
lighting transforms the entire poolscape
into a dramatic venue for entertaining.
The pavilion, which is inside the pool
fence to create a seamless connection
with the water, is lined in dark-stained
Fijian cedar plywood. It incorporates a
full outdoor kitchen as well as a dining
setting and casual seating. There is also a
large television screen so the owners and
friends can watch a big sporting match.