Travertine-edged pool below a dry-stone wall and vine pergola in the Tuscan hills
Pergola shadows falling across the resin-lined water at the travertine coping
Creeper-clad Tuscan villa above the pool, with pergola and reclaimed stone terrace
Corner of the pool with travertine coping and dappled tree shade on the water
Travertine coping meeting reclaimed grey stone paving with a flush access cover
Circular access hatch set flush into the reclaimed stone paving beside the pool

Project: residenziale

16 VM Pool

A Refined Yet Discreet Addition to the Landscape

Set in the rolling hills of Tuscany, this pool project by Pardini Hall Architecture weaves together local tradition and a sustainable approach to materials, creating a refined yet discreet addition to the landscape.

The pool edge is crafted from locally sourced travertine, selected for its timeless elegance and tactile quality. Its warm tones frame the water with quiet sophistication. The interior is lined with resin, a contemporary solution that ensures durability while enhancing the crystalline brilliance of the pool.

Around the pool, reclaimed stone paving was carefully chosen. Salvaged from the construction yard of a historic villa, these natural grey tones harmonise with the existing dry-stone walls and the rustic character of the Tuscan site, reinforcing a sense of continuity between old and new.

Sustainable Tuscan Pool Design

Sustainability guided the technical choices as well. The pool operates with a saltwater system in place of traditional chlorine. This method, which generates chlorine naturally through electrolysis, reduces the need for chemicals, lowers environmental impact, and offers a healthier swimming experience.

The result is a pool that settles quietly into its surroundings, using exclusively local resources, resonating with the textures and colours of the Tuscan countryside, and offering a contemporary space for leisure that remains deeply respectful of place.

Details

Design by: Pardini Hall Architecture

Location: Tuscany

Concept

Visualisation of the rectangular pool with travertine surround and cypresses
Concept sketch of the pool terraced below the villa among cypresses and olive slopes

Facts + Figures

Appointed

2024

Completion

2025

Area

30 sq m

Location

Tuscany

Press

Photography: Pardini Hall Architecture (Robert Hall)