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Interior Swimming Pool Design All too often, designers (and design) get(s) caught up in definitions – constrictive categories limit out-of-the-box ideas and free-thinking innovation. Often a new design idea lies at the intersection of old ones, such as this interior swimming pool design by Kostalia that does not clearly fit the definition of a swimming pool nor that of a soaking tub. An asymmetrical form, underwater illumination, hidden rim drainage for a flat-to-the-floor modernist appearance and other features make this seem almost like an elegant pool one would find at a luxury spa. However, its residential context and small size make it as comfortable and cozy as a conventional bathtub. The ultimate idea driving this design is related to elevating the indoor tub or small pool beyond its functional or ritual status, driving it to serve as a truly relaxing and self-contained space with a variety of available sensory experiences. In short, this combination ‘pool tub’ is designed to...

Interior Swimming Pool Design All too often, designers (and design) get(s) caught up in definitions – constrictive categories limit out-of-the-box ideas and free-thinking innovation. Often a new design idea lies at the intersection of old ones, such as this interior swimming pool design by Kostalia that does not clearly fit the definition of a swimming pool nor that of a soaking tub. An asymmetrical form, underwater illumination, hidden rim drainage for a flat-to-the-floor modernist appearance and other features make this seem almost like an elegant pool one would find at a luxury spa. However, its residential context and small size make it as comfortable and cozy as a conventional bathtub. The ultimate idea driving this design is related to elevating the indoor tub or small pool beyond its functional or ritual status, driving it to serve as a truly relaxing and self-contained space with a variety of available sensory experiences. In short, this combination ‘pool tub’ is designed to...

Interior Swimming Pool Design All too often, designers (and design) get(s) caught up in definitions – constrictive categories limit out-of-the-box ideas and free-thinking innovation. Often a new design idea lies at the intersection of old ones, such as this interior swimming pool design by Kostalia that does not clearly fit the definition of a swimming pool nor that of a soaking tub. An asymmetrical form, underwater illumination, hidden rim drainage for a flat-to-the-floor modernist appearance and other features make this seem almost like an elegant pool one would find at a luxury spa. However, its residential context and small size make it as comfortable and cozy as a conventional bathtub. The ultimate idea driving this design is related to elevating the indoor tub or small pool beyond its functional or ritual status, driving it to serve as a truly relaxing and self-contained space with a variety of available sensory experiences. In short, this combination ‘pool tub’ is designed to...

Interior Swimming Pool Design All too often, designers (and design) get(s) caught up in definitions – constrictive categories limit out-of-the-box ideas and free-thinking innovation. Often a new design idea lies at the intersection of old ones, such as this interior swimming pool design by Kostalia that does not clearly fit the definition of a swimming pool nor that of a soaking tub. An asymmetrical form, underwater illumination, hidden rim drainage for a flat-to-the-floor modernist appearance and other features make this seem almost like an elegant pool one would find at a luxury spa. However, its residential context and small size make it as comfortable and cozy as a conventional bathtub. The ultimate idea driving this design is related to elevating the indoor tub or small pool beyond its functional or ritual status, driving it to serve as a truly relaxing and self-contained space with a variety of available sensory experiences. In short, this combination ‘pool tub’ is designed to...