An Ageing but Impressive Natural Pool

facts

Year of construction: 2004
water area:
- swimming area: 60 m²
- regeneration area: 40 m²
- bio filter area: 30 m²
- total area: 130 m²
water depth: 2,2 m
other:
Electronic Level Control

planning and completion:
Van Ginkel Veenendaal
NL-3902 AA Veenendaal

An Ageing but Impressive Natural Pool

In 2004 the owners took advantage of the level plateau at the edge of the woods directly below the house to build a natural swimming pool. They also took the opportunity to create a spot in the evening sun for relaxing in front of a gleaming white protective wall. On sunny days the massive stone wall still radiates heat in the evening and creates a pleasant warm microclimate. An enormous old fir tree covers the sundeck in deep shade. A comfortable bathhouse with kitchen is hidden behind glass doors. Ten years after being built there is no longer a difference between a natural pool and a natural lake. The mystical, lake-like appearance of the surface and the impression that the water is very deep are created the black liner. Dark water increases the mirroring effect.