Poolside Showcase

Poolside Showcase features the latest and most innovative pool products, displaying spectacular and cleverly designed pools and spas in Australia. The magazine inspires the design and integration of outdoor areas which ensures harmony and balance is created between the house and its exterior. In this particular issue, John Storch of A Total Concept Landscape Architect and Swimming Pool Designers, gives his insight into how this is done.

FROM THE EDITOR

Poolside Showcase

POOLSIDE showcase NEWS

THE ART OF THE GLOW-UP • Transform your pool zone with one standout design feature

THE WELLNESS POOL • How pools are evolving into private sanctuaries for body and mind

THE MILLION-DOLLAR VIEW • When positioned as a visible feature from the living room, kitchen or entertaining areas, a pool becomes a showpiece that elevates daily life and increases the value of your home

THE POOL BUILDING PROCESS • Find out what steps are involved from concept to completion

2025 SPASA NSW AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE • The SPASA Awards of Excellence — NSW are the swimming pool and spa industry’s most prestigious state awards, attracting entries from all over New South Wales, showcasing achievements in construction, design, manufacturing, supply, products, retail and service. Here we showcase a few of the standout gold winners from this year’s awards.

FOREST RETREAT LAP POOL • A lap of luxury in the Northern Rivers

TRANQUILLA • A sophisticated and serene three-tiered retreat in the Southern Highlands

THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION • A striking pool renovation that brings modern luxury to a classic coastal home

2025 SPASA QLD AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE • The SPASA Awards of Excellence — QLD are the swimming pool and spa industry’s most prestigious state awards, attracting entries from all over Queensland showcasing achievements in construction, design, manufacturing, supply, products, retail and service. Here we showcase a few of the standout gold winners from this year’s awards.

A REFINED RETREAT • This boutique pool design effortlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, creating a sophisticated outdoor space that balances style, comfort and function

NATURE’S HAND, BUILDER’S CRAFT • A rainforest escape that feels discovered, not built

THE GRANDKIDS’ RETREAT • A pool built to bring generations together

SHOWCASE PROFILES • Be inspired by the beautiful pools and spas within these pages and find out about the companies behind the designs

PRIVATE RETREAT • This striking project includes rear-home renovations, an alfresco entertaining area, and a reimagined swimming pool and garden to provide a genuine sense of sanctuary for a lucky Sydney family

WEEKEND ESCAPE • A holiday haven that ticks all the boxes

DOUBLE DELIGHT • Why enjoy just one pool when you can have two?

A MODERN MARVEL • Clean lines and a seamless design

PRECISION, PLANNING AND POOLSIDE PERFECTION • Award-winning design elevates this Pascoe Vale home with a pool that delivers big impact in a compact space

THE LOFT AT BARDON • A bold interplay of light, luxury and engineering precision

SHOWCASE ESSENTIALS • From a stunning pool interior to beautiful paving solutions and the latest technology, you’ll find it all in the following pages

DIVE INTO BRILLIANCE WITH 100 PER CENT GLASS BEADS • A sparkling new era in pool interiors

SET, FORGET AND SWIM • The simplicity of smart water control

CLEANING DESIGNED FOR YOU • In-floor cleaning designed to suit your unique pool and lifestyle requirements

THE LUXURY OF MINERAL SALTS • Make every summer swim softer and healthier

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