# Concrete Pool Pavilions KRDS Designed the Sohanak Swimming Pool for a Private Tehran Garden By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sohanak-swimming-pool References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/04/10/concrete-pavilion-sohanak-swimming-pool-tehran-iran-krds/) The Sohanak Swimming Pool is a peaceful pavilion in the Iranian capital of Tehran. Designed by Kourosh Rafiey Architectural Design Studio, better known as KRDS, the angular cement structure includes a changing area and a small spa to accompany the pool itself as well as the surrounding private garden. The client for whom KRDS built the Sohanak Swimming Pool originally requested a structure nearby the primary residence, but the studio ultimately convinced the client of a more sustainable option. Slightly farther from the residence there was an old, out of use irrigation pond. By converting that pond into the swimming pool, the project had a far smaller impact on the surrounding environment. The structure's concrete platform extends over the edge of the water, allowing it to serve as a safe diving platform as well as a space for relaxation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Design:** The conversion of an old irrigation pond into a swimming pool demonstrates the potential for sustainable design in architecture. - **Pavilion Architecture:** The Sohanak Swimming Pool showcases the trend of pavilion-style structures in architectural design. - **Integrating Nature:** The surrounding private garden and the use of water in the pool exemplify the trend of integrating nature into architectural projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore sustainable design practices and pavilion-style structures in their projects. - **Pool and Spa:** The creation of spa amenities alongside the swimming pool highlights opportunities for innovation in the pool and spa industry. - **Environmental Conservation:** The conversion of the irrigation pond showcases the potential for repurposing existing structures, providing opportunities for the environmental conservation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Surrounded Pool House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-pool-house.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Unobstructive Hidden Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knox-bhavan.md) - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Serene Wooden Garden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-1.md) - [Underwater Pool Window Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hastingssunrise.md) - [Concrete Plinth Spa Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balnea-spa.md) - [Contemporary Backyard Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmo-pavilion.md) - [Contemporary Garden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-2.md)