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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Transformation
Before & After
BeforeAfter
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