WORKING WITH A TOTAL CONCEPT
Home owners are increasingly looking for professional assistance to look after their entire projects and A Total Concept Landscape Architects & Swimming Pool Designers provide this service. “We start with an initial consultation where we ask our clients their likes and dislikes, their lifestyle and requirements for the swimming pool and garden areas. We make suggestions as to what would suit the home, budget and other requirements to ensure that the design will work. We listen to our clients and make suggestions to develop their ideas to a successful design rather than simply impose our ideas,” says John Storch of A Total Concept Landscape Architects.
A Total Concept undertake the designs for all aspects of the project including swimming pools, cabanas and gardens, obtain building approval, provide specifications and recommend and then organise the pool builder, landscape contractor and other trades.
www.atotalconcept.com.au
A UNIQUE RANGE OF STONE PRODUCTS
Antique Stone offer a range of unique stone solutions, including pavers, paving stones, pool coping, capping, step treads, columns, fountains and architectural pieces. Antique Stone is a reconstituted stone product influenced by traditional European stone, reflected in the products texture and patina. Their manufacturing process allows for design flexibility, which provides designers and installers with the freedom to create. The personalised and effective service provided by Antique Stone is a major factor in the success they’ve achieved. On site measurements and detailed quotes provide the client with the best possible product for the job. The company operates from a factory and showroom in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, also supplying stone products to Melbourne and Queensland for clients not based in the Sydney area.
www.antiquestone.com.au
BRINGING NEW MEANING TO ALFRESCO LIVING
Based In Castle Hill, NSW, Kastell Kitchens has always been a leader in their field. Established over 25 years ago and catering to the ever changing lifestyles of Australians, Kastell Kitchens introduced a range of outdoor kitchens in 2006 that bring new meaning to the term ‘alfresco living’. Australians have always loved an outdoor BBQ. It has now been taken to a new level with many homeowners choosing to design their garden areas with fully functional entertaining areas. Kastell Kitchens has led the way by introducing an award winning ‘Outdoor Kitchen Concept’ that has become popular with their clients. Some architects are now designing more open plan areas with no formal dining option but replacing with large open dining areas outside. The kitchens are fully equipped with fridges, dishwashers and state of the art cooking equipment like Teppanyaki plates. The Pre Designed Outdoor Kitchen range can be seen on their website.
www.kastelloutdoorkitchens.com.au
GOOD MANNERS CREATING STUNNING DESIGN CONCEPTS
At Saturday in Design, August 1st 2009, downtown Surry Hills was abuzz with enthusiastic party-hoppers. A smorgasbord of showrooms kept the crowds busy, with Good Manors, in collaboration with KEZU furniture, leading the pack. ‘Make Sense’ was the main focus at the KE-ZU project, with Matthew Sheargold, David Caon, Group GSA and Good Manors Landscape Design bringing the theme to sensory fruition. Guests were welcomed by a vine-entangled walkway, through which they walked in impressed silence. Good Manors approach garden design from an architectural point of view, creating gardens that become like outside rooms. A strong focus on proportion, detail and quality execution has created a business that has now been setting benchmarks in the design, construction and maintenance of Sydney’s residential gardens for 16 years.
www.goodmanors.com.au
CONTEMPORARY FEATURE WALL CLADDING AVAILABLE FROM SAREEN STONE
Contemporary feature wall cladding Cascade Stone is designed for use in a variety of applications including feature walls, columns and architectural decoration for both internal and external environments. Cascade Stone is available in both grey and cream colour ways with a soft chipped effect.
The natural tones of Cascade Grey and Cream with caramel streaking create a monochromatic rock face effect. Enhanced with a directional light source a Cascade Stone feature wall will introduce the textural detail required to add a subtle yet striking impact to any design scheme. Cascade Stone was developed for Sareen Stone, making it a niche material for specialised projects. Cascade Grey and Cascade Cream are both available in 400mm x 100mm tiles.
www.sareenstone.com.au
FITS LIKE A SECOND SKIN
 Give your garden the love and care it deserves, and treat yourself or your favourite gardener to the latest range of gardening gloves by Annabel Trends. Designed specifically for men, or women with a larger hand size, the 2nd Skin ranges of gardening gloves features a more generous fit than other gloves, and are so comfortable that they feel like you’re wearing a second skin! Made from the softest goatskin and Lycra for ultimate comfort and movement, the 2nd Skin gloves are wonderfully soft on the hands while allowing you to tackle the hardest of gardening jobs with gusto.
www.annabeltrends.com
HAYLEY LEWIS MAKES A SPLASH WITH ZODIAC
 Australian swimming legend and Olympic champion Hayley Lewis has always been around water. It’s no wonder then that she put her name behind a new innovation designed to make pool water cleaner, safer and easier to maintain. Patent designed and made in Australia, the new Zodiac Ei Salt Water Chlorine Generator is the cost effective solution to creating soft and gentle pool water which is not only preferable to swim in, but is also a safe alternative for adults and children with sensitivities to chemical chlorine.
“Not surprisingly, I have had a long association with swimming pools – most recently through my own swimming schools,” Hayley comments. “I always look to endorse products I not only use but also believe in. Over the years I have known Zodiac equipment to be products that work efficiently for the pool, are made to the highest quality standards and provide the very best for children and their families. The whole team at Zodiac are a pleasure to deal with and I am happy to endorse the fantastic new Ei salt-water chlorinator. It’s an easy to use chlorinator that is simple to install and efficiently provides safe and clean salt-water chlorination to any home pool. Zodiac is a great pool partner for me, my swim schools and every Australian pool owner,” Hayley adds.
Putting the ‘E’ into easy, the Ei Salt Water Chlorine Generator offers a practical DIY solution allowing you to enjoy the benefits of salt water chlorine in around 15 to 20 minutes. What’s more, using an Ei Salt Water Chlorine Generator creates its own chlorine, eliminating the need to constantly purchase pool chlorine that can easily expire over time. Your pool will automatically be clean and clear. And because the Ei uses less salt than found in a teardrop, you can say goodbye to skin irritations and unpleasant chlorine smells!
For maximum enjoyment and minimum maintenance, you can’t go past the Ei Salt Water Chlorine Generator to take out the hassle of maintaining your pool. Because the Ei safely creates chlorine through reverse polarity technology, it not only cleans your pool, but is also self cleaning! The Ei Salt Water Chlorine Generator is ideal to use in all types of family pools, and with prices starting at less than $950 RRP it is a cost effective solution for creating a salt water pool the whole family can enjoy. Take a lap out of Hayley’s pool and feel the difference a Zodiac Ei Salt Water Chlorine Generator can make.
www.zodiac.com.au
A HANDS-ON APPROACH
Southern Cross Pools was established 35 years ago by the current owner Don Heiser, who is a Chartered Professional Engineer, with a hands-on approach to design and construction. The family operated company has been taking on many challenging projects since its inception in 1974. They specialise in designing and building concrete swimming pools to suit any location. The company prides itself on superior workmanship and the ability to coordinate the project from start to finish to the satisfaction of the client.
Tel: (02) 9484 0282
GREEN THUMBS UNITE
 Annabel Trends are turning even greener with the launch of their new gardening range of coordinating gardening gloves and aprons. Featuring a fun and colourful design with popular gardening motifs against a solid black background, these new designs a will be sure to set off any garden or gardener! This new release joins the already hugely popular Australian Gardener’s soaps and salves, Garden Grippers and Sprout range from Australia’s very own Annabel Trends. Go green for the Annabel Trends new Gardening range at gift stores nationally.
Annabel Trends Fabric Garden Apron RRP $26.95,
Annabel Trends Long Sleeve Garden Gloves RRP $20.95
www.annabeltrends.com
A REPUTATION OF INTEGRITY
Derek Sanders, Managing Director and owner of Derek Sanders’ Pools has had a reputation as a builder of integrity for over 30 years. With each new pool, Derek Sanders’ dedication, commitment and experience, together with the client’s input is paramount for them to work in sync. By doing so, they can create a unique pool which will complement every lifestyle. Derek’s environmental concern is one of the reasons his company uses the specialist equipment and materials of top quality suppliers such as Poolrite, Remco, Polaris and Autumn Solar.
Derek Sanders’ Pools is a member of the MBA and HIA and Derek is a founding Member of the Master Builders Association of NSW Pool Building Committee. He is co-author of the only text book recognised and used in the registered training organisations nationally, for the Certificate IV in swimming pool building. Derek is also a Certified Trainer and Assessor for the Accreditation of pool builders seeking to attain their licences.
Tel: (02) 4733 3525
DESIGNING FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT
Peter Glass and Associates, Australia’s longest established and most specialised landscape architectural and swimming pool design practice, is set to help us minimise our ecological footprint with their innovative design of swimming pools utilising chemical-free biofiltration systems. A Sydney-based firm of landscape architects and pool designers, Peter Glass and Associates has been closely following overseas developments in this exciting field over the last 20 years. Although Peter Glass has previously utilised biofiltration systems in ponds and other water features, it is only now that he is satisfied with the quality of the systems for use in swimming pools.
The two-way pump system, together with a multi-layered filtration zone, creates an optimum environment for ‘good’ micro-organisms to flourish, which in turn feed off any organic matter or undesirable bacteria in the water. The water is not only deemed ‘drinking quality’ but is also suitable for keeping fish, which could be an exotic addition to any swimming pool. The filtration bed can also incorporate aquatic plants, which can assist in stabilising the surface as well as enhancing the look of the filtration zone and the pool itself.
www.peterglass.com.au
EXPERTISE WITHIN THE SUTHERLAND SHIRE
A great pool should not only look sensational but should be practical and cost efficient, in terms of the initial construction costs and also the on-going running costs associated with the pool. Every pool should be user friendly and economical. With the knowledge, experience, expertise and professionalism encompassed within Sparkle Pools & Spas Pty Ltd, you can be assured of a quality and well designed pool or renovation. Your concepts can be discussed with their specialist builders and they do not employ salespeople so you can be guaranteed of a professional appraisal and a realistic opinion of your sites requirements.
Sparkle Pools & Spas Pty Ltd have the backing of a retail store and service technicians for ongoing care of your pool once the pool has been completed. Sparkle Pools & Spas Pty Ltd is located in the Sutherland Shire. They are an independently owned and operated swimming pool construction company which has set the standard of pool construction in the local area for over 30 years.
www.sparklepools.com.au
WHAT’S ON OFFER FROM SMART POOLS
Smart Pools are a specialist pool renovation company, able to offer a complete package. With associated trades, they offer not only pool renovations but landscaping, landscape design, fencing, electrical, plumbing and have architects available to assist in the total project. Smart Pools can advise you on your pool project, and if they don’t know an answer they will find it out. Pool renovation is a very interesting and exciting side of the swimming pool industry. It offers the opportunity to completely transform a tired landscape into something exciting and inviting…that’s the challenge. The cost of natural stone, granite, travertine and Himalayan sandstones are in many cases less than quality concrete paving materials.
Many swimming pools are 30 years and older, and with new families moving into older areas, Smart Pools specialise in reinvigorating the neighbourhood, with new ideas. With swimming pools there is a circle of life. People now see the swimming pool as a central feature of their backyard and set about creating a living entertainment area for family and friends. A well structured backyard offers busy people their own oasis to relax, and Smart Pools are experts in delivering just this.
www.smartpools.com.au
ARCHITECTURAL STONE SOLUTIONS
Sunset Stone is an import and design company providing unique and dynamic high quality natural stone products. Supplying a range of wall and hard surface flooring as well as exterior contemporary stone sculptures, the company’s range is constantly evolving with the latest trends in design and fashion, making Sunset Stone a leader in contemporary stone design solutions.
Their dimensional wall stone has a diverse range of module shapes, textures and colours, suitable for interior and exterior surfaces, made from all natural stone and backed onto fibermesh which makes for easy installation. Stone types include Lava Stone, Limestone, Sandstone, and Marble. Sunset Stone also offer a complete range of mosaic pebbles. In 15 rich modern décor colours, their mosaic stone has a range of uses from water features and swimming pools to hard surface paving.
www.sunsetstone.com.au
LANDSCAPING THAT LOOKS GOOD AND WORKS WELL
Lifestyle Landscape Designs have a simple aim. They want you to enjoy life with family and friends in a beautiful new outdoor space. “Our focus is to achieve the perfect blend of aesthetics and function in any pool/landscape package,” says founder David Waldie. “Our philosophy is to develop a well researched, well considered plan and then implement it.”
The result, says David, “is a pool and outdoor space you can enjoy for years to come.” When it comes to construction, the Lifestyle team are experts in managing projects in their entirety, completing them on time and on budget. David and the team understand that placing your landscaping project in their hands is a significant act of trust, and that professionalism, communication and ethical behaviour are expected. “These traits, along with a friendly and enthusiastic approach, are the cornerstones of our business,” he says.
www.lifestylelandscapedesigns.com.au
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