A multi-use outdoor space
that’s fit for a passionate host

 

At a gorgeous mountain home in northeast Mexico, you'll find one of Akvo's most recent executions: a fabulous open-air sanctuary made for dips, dinners, and drinks. 

Surrounded on all sides by towering peaks and rolling cityscapes, the view from this property’s infinity pool is simply unbeatable. It's easy to understand why the owner wanted to make the most out of this space by ramping up its usability.

As someone with a love of hosting friends and family, the homeowner was looking for versatility above all else. Equipped with a new movable pool floor, their pool can now be transformed into a flat, walkable surface in less than 15 minutes. 

Once the pool floor has been raised, it seamlessly extends the patio's footprint by an impressive 730 square feet. At the push of a button, an afternoon that might start with a swim under the sun can effortlessly unfold into dining and cocktails under the stars.

With frequent family gatherings come children, and with children come increased safety considerations: by raising the pool floor to meet the rest of the patio, the homeowner can mitigate the risks that come with having open water nearby, especially during evening gatherings with decreased visibility.

Finally, given Mexico's balmy summertime climate, a movable pool floor is perfect for keeping the water nice and cool when not in use. It also prevents water loss via evaporation, making for an equally eco-friendly and economical solution.

 

 

A seasoned expert for a unique mandate


Before entrusting Akvo with this project, the property owner looked into other movable floor options for their pool. Ultimately, Akvo Spiralift's innovative design and robust mechanism was the best fit for their needs.

Outfitting this pool with a movable floor was no simple task. Its shape is very unique: it's not quite an L and not quite a U, hugging an integrated fire pit adjacent to the pool steps. Thanks to Akvo’s versatility and scalability, the Spiralift drive system was configured into this fully customized shape.

Given that this infinity pool is perched atop a steep mountain slope, a solution needed to be developed to close-off the exposed perimeter of the pool floor. Akvo worked with the client's team to design a railing that is permanently secured to the movable pool floor structure. When the floor is elevated, it safely stands between guests and the cliffside.

 

Click here to see the pool floor in action! 

 

 

Outdoor Infinity Pool – Private Residence in Mexico

Shape and Size: Irregular shape, 44 ft (13.5 m) x 25 ft (7.5 m)
Total Floor Area: 730 sq. ft (58 sq. m)
Usable water depth: 51 in (1.30 m) 
Travel distance: 55 in (1.40 m)
Speed: 4 in/min (100 mm/min)
Capacity: 40 lb/sq. ft (200 kg/sq. m)
Type: Overflow (infinity edge)
Finish: Ceramic Tile
Special Features: Retractable stairs, permanent railing on movable pool floor structure
Number of Spiralift units: 12 x IL150

AKVO SPIRALIFT® FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE SOLUTIONS

Maximum safety – closes the pool when not in use 
Water depth on demand – allows for a wide range of aquatic activities
Space-saving – a deployable patio doubles living space within the same surface area 
Superior design – provides a high load capacity floor with a fully hidden drive mechanism
Eco-friendly solution – minimizes evaporation and heat loss from the pool when not in use
Reduce cleaning time – protects pool from harsh weather and debris

 

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