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On The Edge Of Spectacular
The earliest documented swimming pools include the “Great Bath” at Mohenjo-Daro, now Pakistan, pools built for military and athletic training by the ancient Greeks, and the famous Roman baths, built during the occupation of Britain by Emperor Claudius to stabilize … Continue reading
The Starting Point
In the spring of 2011, the city of Stevens Point, Wis., began the historic Mathias Mitchell Downtown Square Redevelopment Project. The landscape architecture firm Rettler Corporation partnered with the city, from the master planning to the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The following … Continue reading
Mesa State College Natatorium
From the Parks & Rec Business Magazine 2011 Project Portfolio: Counsilman-Hunsaker Facility Name: Mesa State College City,State: Grand Junction, Colo. Cost of Project: $41 million Type of Facility: Recreation Center Aquatics Consultant: Counsilman-Hunsaker Architect: Sink Combs Dethlefs Status: Completed May … Continue reading
Artistic Hollywood Masterpiece
The Specs: Location: Hollywood Hills, Calif. Designer: Kerri McCoy, Derian Quality Pools Inc., Moorpark, Calif. Amenities: This ultra-modern, three-sided infinity pool and spa literally “hangs” off the hillside. The pool and flying deck are supported by 27 structural 3-foot diameter … Continue reading
Student Competition Focuses On Water
Landscape architecture students have a chance to win $15,000 in the 2011 AECOM student competition, Urban SOS: Water. Urban SOS is an annual student competition created to engage students in the fields of urban planning and design, architecture, landscape architecture … Continue reading