The Patel Oasis

Holly Springs, NC · 2023

The Patel Oasis

Multi-depth family pool with spa, fire pit & play zones

The Story

Three generations of the Patel family needed a pool that worked for everyone — a shallow splash zone for grandchildren, a comfortable mid-depth area for adults, a deep end for the teenagers, and a warm spa for the grandparents. We designed a multi-depth pool with distinct zones connected by a gradual beach entry.

The Challenge

Designing a single pool body with four distinct depth zones that feels unified, not disjointed. The family also wanted a warm spa close to the main pool for the grandparents, plus a fire pit for evening gatherings.

Our Solution

The beach-entry design transitions smoothly from 6 inches to 8 feet across the pool's length. We integrated a raised spa at one end with a spillover into the main pool, and placed the fire pit between the spa and the pool for a natural gathering point.

The Patel Oasis feature

12 weeks

Build Time

22×44 ft

Pool Size

Pool + Spa + Fire Pit

Features

2,800 sq ft

Total Area

Construction Timeline

From ground to glory.

01

Site Assessment

A generous flat lot in Holly Springs with ample room for a large pool footprint. The family's multigenerational needs drove every design decision.

Site Assessment
02

Excavation

The multi-depth excavation required precise grading — beach entry at 6 inches transitioning to 8 feet across 44 feet of length, plus the raised spa pad.

Excavation
03

Steel & Plumbing

Multiple depth transitions meant complex rebar shaping. The spa's elevated plumbing was run separately with its own heater line for independent temperature control.

Steel & Plumbing
04

Shotcrete Shell

The beach entry slope required careful shotcrete application to maintain the gradual grade. The raised spa shell was tied into the main pool structure.

Shotcrete Shell
05

Tile & Coping

Textured tile on the beach entry for grip, decorative mosaic at the waterline, and bullnose coping around the perimeter. The spa features its own accent tile pattern.

Tile & Coping
06

Hardscape & Fire Pit

Paver deck wrapping the entire pool with a stone fire pit positioned between pool and spa. Built-in benches and planter walls define the gathering space.

Hardscape & Fire Pit
07

Final Reveal

Kids splashing in the shallows, parents relaxing mid-depth, grandparents in the warm spa, fire pit glowing at dusk. The Patel Oasis serves every generation.

Final Reveal

The Transformation

Before & After

The Patel Oasis — beforeBefore
The Patel Oasis — afterAfter

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