To borrow an oft-used catchphrase, summertime is most definitely the right time for swimming pools, spas and waterfeatures! Not only is it the season when we see the most creative output from the pool and spa industry, but it’s a time when we get to see our products used and enjoyed the most.
We at Pool & Spa News get to vicariously enjoy that feeling of fulfillment when we present our annual Masters of Design issue. Released in August, this special edition showcases some of the best pools, spas and waterfeatures that the industry creates. Our concrete entries are judged by Genesis.
This year’s slate of honorees will be released in our August 13 issue. For the time being, take a look back at some of our favorites from the past few years. In the spirit of Masters of Design, we’ve selected all formats — concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, spas and waterfeatures.
You can also browse through all winners for the past 9 years.
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Sonoran Steel
Earth, air, water and metal combine to create a modern scene that looks perfectly at home in the desert.
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Tiers of Joy
A sunken portable spa, waterfeature and firepit enliven a tiered patio
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Mystery In Blue
Dramatic tiled geometry and subtly falling water highlight elevation changes, material contrasts and a commissioned artwork.
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A Cohesive Look
These two separate backyard projects feel like they were planned at the same time
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Like Nature Made It
An Illinois builder hand-selected key boulders to create a natural look in a half-acre water garden
