This cluster of rad residential pools makes me wish that I could live in any of the homes featured here. Now these are not your ordinary backyard swimming holes. These residential pools were built to accentuate some of the most well-designed homes on the planet, so you know they've gotta be good.
A hot theme we've seen is placing pools or bodies of water right at the front of your palatial home. With an emphasis on design, these residential pools are definitely the coolest ways to cool off.
27 Rad Residential Pools
The Coolest Ways to Cool Off, From Infinity Pools to Home Spa Pools:
Ryan Hinkson — Jul 25, 2010 — Eco
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Summer Aquatic Homes
The Fish House by Guz Architects is a Swimmer's Paradise
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Contemporary Courtyard Homes
The Tangga House by Guz Architects Has a Kickass Pool
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Modern Geometric Homes
The Verdant Avenue House by Robert Mills Architects is a Masterpiece
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Sleek Modular Beach Homes
The Progettospore F Club Brings Style to the Surf
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Ridiculous Ridge Homes
Steve Hermann Design Presents the California Carla Ridge Home
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Contemporary Camping Homes
Connect With Nature (without the Bugs) in the Pryor House by Bates Masi
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Mystically Enchanting Homes
The 'House in Dionysos' by Nikos Koukourakis Glows Beautifully
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Energy Flow Homes
The 'Vastu House' by Khosla Associates is Beautiful, Inside and Out
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Stilted Modern Homesteads
The House 6 by Marcio Kogan Hangs High in the World of Architecture
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Isolated Hillside Mansions
Hidden in a Valley in the Czech Republic, Orak's Luxury Homes Dazzles
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Recycled Airplane Homes
The Wing House is an Abode Made from an Old 747 Jumbo Jet
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Mega Residential Pools
Gilbert Arenas' Goes Big At Home
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Floating Eco-Homes
The Magma Design LoftFloat Will Stay Above the Sinking Real Estate Market
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Concrete Block Abodes
The Andrew Golatta Concept House is Solid as a Rock
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Reflective Pre-Fab Homes
The A Cero Modularing House is one of a Kind in a Mass Produced Market
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$35,000/Day Rental Properties
Bridgehampton's Sandcastle Estate is a Pricey Getaway
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Minimalist Mountain Homes
'Casa En Los Andes' by Architect Juan Carlos Doblado
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Twisting Homesteads
The Subarquitectura 360 House Brings Architecture Full Circle
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Pristine White Eurotecture
The Sotogrande House is a Crown Jewel in the Heart of Spain
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Swedish Sauna Homes
The Mill House by Wingardh Arkitektkontor
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Sandy Oasis Homes
The Desert Wing House is Built from the Land on Which it Sits
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Hydrated Homesteads
The Water Cooled House Has a Natural Flow
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Wondrous Waterfront Homes
Build Architects Meld Nature and Modernity on Bainbridge Island
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UFO-Inspired Architecture
John Lautner's Homes of the Future
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Eco Architecture
Rammed Earth Homes
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Stacked Cube Dwellings
Andres Remy Architects' Casa Orquidea is a Modern Marvel
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Piped Prefab Homes
The A-Ring House in Japan Uses Aluminum to Reduce Energy Costs
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Contemporary Home Renovation Projects
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Modernism-Themed Residence Collections
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Sculpturally Stunning Bathhouse Installations
Kohler Unveils the Flamingo Estate Bathhouse
Wellness Destination Openings
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Innovative Steel Laneway Houses
Weiss Architecture & Urbanism Limited Presents a Striking Project
Hotel-Inspired Renovations
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Landscape-Integrated Homes
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Current-Generating Swimming Pool Devices
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Community-Centered Rooftop Events
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Hilltop Modern Retreats
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Organic Cliffside Retreats
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Pool Reinvention Campuses
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Skylit Belgian Residences
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Waterfront Fashion Homes
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Secluded Ultra-Luxury Homes
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Stunning Solar Clock-Inspired Houses
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Industrial Thermal Spaces
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Temple-Inspired Residences
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Textured Mid-Century Houses
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Pool-Centric Temperature Control Systems
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Tranquil Relaxing Home Saunas
Out of the Valley Presents the New Restorative Tyto Sauna
Desert Landscape Residences
Juniper Hill Home Reimagines Desert Living Through Connection
Alpine Thermal Spas
The BASIN Glacial Waters Integrates into Lake Louise Landscape
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Water Basin-Based Modern Residences
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Cold Water Immersion Systems
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Climate-Responsive Housing
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The SKI House by Roberts Gray Architects Forms a Warm Family Retreat
Rustic Seaside Coastal Residences
Espacio 18 Arquitectura Designs the Casa Tobi by the Sea
Modernist Modern Retreats
General Assembly revives 1960s Hamptons villa with coastal modernism
Cali Modernism-Inspired Outdoor Spaces
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Beachside Architectural Retreat
Caam Arquitectos Opens the Suuel Hotel as a Beach Escape
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Sculptural Inverted Homes
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Coastal Terraced Villas
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Crafted Historic Villas
Pöppler Revives a German Villa into an Artisanal Colorful Family Home
Solar-Powered Pool Sanitizers
Solar Pool Ionizer Unveils an Eco-Friendly Pool Sanitation System
Lake-Inspired Retail Interiors
Studio Gypsandconcrete Designed a Gift Shop Around Reflected Water
Interactive Public Pavilions
The Radius Transformation Pavilion Lets Visitors Shape Space
Patio-Centering Villa Designs
Casa Tres Patis by Twobo Has a Roman Villa Layout Modern Courtyard
Brutalist Suburban Family Houses
Pandolfini Architects Designs the South Yarra House
Holistic Wellness-Centric Penthouses
Logic Design + Build Created the Aanandam Penthouse
Coastal Courtyard Homes
The Patio House Residence Transforms a Cliffside Plot into a Retreat
Curved Green Towers
The Island Introduces Gaudi-Inspired Balconies to a Residential Building
Contemporary Cantilevered Residences
Alterstudio Architecture Presents the Westview Residence
Anti-Splashing Bathroom Fixtures
These Modern Urinal Designs Elevate Cleanliness
Modern Home Wellness Systems
Kohler's Home Sauna Spa System Offers Personal Relaxation
Forest Sanctuary Homes
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Refined Modern Dwellings
The Silver House Reinterprets a Traditional Home with Minimalist Design
Modern Mountainous Luxury Homes
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Hillside Embedded Residences
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High-Rise Design Renos
The Watergate Pied-à-Terre Renovation Boasts Mid-Century Curves
Redesigned Desert Homes
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Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals
The Brown House Uses Ecological Materials to Redefine Urban Infill
Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses
The Bi Design House Guesthouse Blends Local Design with Modernity
Urban Bathhouse Spaces
Lore Bath House Introduces Sauna and Cold Plunge Facilities in Manhattan
Civic-Inspired Bathing Spaces
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Travel-Inspired Modern Residential Apartments
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Modern Sculptural Garden Homes
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Industrial Apartment Designs
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