Apex, NC · 2024
Apex Modern
Geometric pool with LED lighting & smart automation
The Story
A young tech couple in Apex wanted a pool that matched their home's modern architecture — clean lines, no clutter, and integrated smart controls. We designed a geometric rectangle with a vanishing-edge spa, full-color LED system, and Pentair automation they control from their phones.
The Challenge
The homeowner wanted a minimalist aesthetic with zero visible equipment, but the lot's compact size meant every inch had to serve double duty. Standard equipment pads wouldn't work.
Our Solution
We buried the equipment vault beneath the deck and integrated flush-mount drains and hidden returns. The automation panel was consolidated into a single weatherproof cabinet, keeping the pool deck completely clean.
10 weeks
Build Time
15×40 ft
Pool Size
Pool + Spa + LED
Features
1,800 sq ft
Total Area
Construction Timeline
From ground to glory.
Site Assessment
The compact backyard had clean sod and a modern home facade. We planned a rectangular pool to mirror the home's angular architecture.
Excavation
Precision rectangular excavation with laser-guided depth control. The clean, geometric cut set the foundation for the minimalist design.
Steel & Plumbing
Reinforced steel grid with integrated conduit for the full-color LED system. Hidden plumbing runs keep the final look completely clean.
Shotcrete Shell
Razor-straight shotcrete walls with tight tolerances. The geometric design demands precision — every angle was checked against the architect's specs.
Tile & Coping
Sleek porcelain waterline tile and mitered limestone coping. The vanishing-edge spa spillover was calibrated for a perfectly silent sheet of water.
Hardscape & Automation
Poured concrete deck with expansion joints that double as design lines. The Pentair automation hub was installed below deck, invisible but accessible.
Final Reveal
LED system cycling through color modes, spa overflowing silently, all controlled from a phone. Minimalism, perfected.
The Transformation
Before & After
BeforeAfter
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