Quick Summary
Selah Pools built a contemporary geometric pool for the Fortenberry family in Dallas featuring 8,473 gallons, three 24-inch sheer descents, raised beam wall with Tile Ledgestone NPT CRA Bianco White, Burlington Blanco travertine coping and decking, Aquabella Rivera RV2425 tile, and Blue Surf Peerles
Key Takeaways
- The Fortenberry family chose Selah Pools to create a contemporary geometric pool extending their home's architectural precision outdoors.
- The outdoor living space features three 24-inch sheer descents, raised beam wall, pool bench, and steps from 18 to 42 inches.
- Burlington Blanco travertine coping and decking with Aquabella Rivera tile elevate the material palette to luxury residential standards.
- Two retaining walls with integrated steps create seamless grade transitions, matching the pool's travertine and ledgestone palette.
- In-floor cleaning and dual Hide-A-Skimmers maintain pristine water quality with minimal visible equipment.
The Fortenberry residence transforms Dallas outdoor living through geometric precision and architectural restraint. Clean lines define the 8,473-gallon pool, where three 24-inch sheer descents create vertical water walls that punctuate the contemporary form. The raised beam wall anchors the composition, establishing visual hierarchy while concealing necessary engineering. Multiple pool steps at varying depths expand the shallow water experience, while the integrated bench at 30 inches provides underwater seating. Every angle serves purpose — the geometric form extends the home's contemporary architecture into the outdoor living space.
Gunite
Burlington Blanco travertine flows seamlessly from offset French pattern decking to 1.25-inch eased edge coping, creating material continuity that elevates this beyond typical construction. Aquabella Rivera RV2425 tile in Imperia 2x4 establishes the waterline canvas, while Blue Surf Peerless Pebble plaster brightens the interior with luminous clarity. The raised beam wall features Tile Ledgestone in NPT CRA Bianco White, providing vertical contrast against the horizontal water plane.
Lighting & Heater
Integrated deck jets add kinetic energy to the perimeter. Dual Hide-A-Skimmers and an in-floor cleaning system maintain pristine water quality invisibly, while Bermuda Blend turf frames the hardscape with living texture. This is architectural discipline rendered in stone, water, and light.
Project Highlights
The Fortenberry family chose Selah Pools to create a contemporary geometric pool extending their home's architectural precision outdoors.
The outdoor living space features three 24-inch sheer descents, raised beam wall, pool bench, and steps from 18 to 42 inches.
Burlington Blanco travertine coping and decking with Aquabella Rivera tile elevate the material palette to luxury residential standards.
Two retaining walls with integrated steps create seamless grade transitions, matching the pool's travertine and ledgestone palette.
In-floor cleaning and dual Hide-A-Skimmers maintain pristine water quality with minimal visible equipment.
What Our Customers Say
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“This was our first pool experience and after researching our options, chose Selah.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do sheer descents work with contemporary pool design?
Sheer descents serve as vertical water walls that punctuate geometric forms, creating architectural rhythm and visual interest. The Fortenberry pool features three 24-inch sheer descents mounted along the raised beam wall, where water cascades create both movement and ambient sound throughout the outdoor living space. These water features integrate seamlessly with the pool's contemporary lines, avoiding the ornamental character of traditional waterfalls. Combined with LED lighting, the descents transform the pool from daytime recreation into evening architectural theater, adding dimension to the geometric composition.
Why choose travertine coping over concrete for a modern pool?
Travertine provides natural beauty and thermal comfort that concrete cannot match, while maintaining the clean lines contemporary design demands. The Fortenberry pool uses Burlington Blanco travertine with 1.25-inch eased edge in offset French pattern, creating crisp geometry while staying cool underfoot in Dallas heat. The material flows seamlessly from pool coping to French pattern decking, establishing visual continuity that elevates the entire outdoor living space. This natural stone ages gracefully and provides the tactile luxury that matches the architectural investment of a geometric pool.
What makes a raised beam wall worth the investment?
A raised beam wall creates visual hierarchy while concealing necessary pool equipment and plumbing, maintaining clean sight lines across the outdoor living space. The Fortenberry design uses Tile Ledgestone in NPT CRA Bianco White on the raised beam, providing vertical texture against the horizontal water plane and Burlington Blanco travertine decking. Beyond aesthetics, the raised beam serves as structural anchor for three 24-inch sheer descents and creates architectural grounding for the entire composition. This element transforms a functional pool wall into the defining design statement of the space.
How does in-floor cleaning compare to robotic pool cleaners?
In-floor cleaning systems provide automatic debris removal without visible equipment, maintaining the contemporary aesthetic while ensuring consistent water circulation. The Fortenberry pool integrates cleaning jets directly into the pool floor, eliminating the need for robotic cleaners that interrupt swimming and detract from the geometric design. This system works continuously with the pool's circulation, preventing debris accumulation and reducing chemical demand. Combined with dual Hide-A-Skimmers, it creates an invisible maintenance system that lets the Fortenberry family enjoy their outdoor living space without compromise.
Can you integrate multiple step depths in a geometric pool?
Multiple step depths expand the shallow water experience while maintaining geometric precision, creating zones for different activities and ages. The Fortenberry pool features steps at 18, 21, 30, 33, and 42-inch depths, with an integrated bench at 30 inches providing comfortable underwater seating for adults. This layered approach transforms pool entry from a simple transition into a graduated water experience. Each depth serves purpose — from wading to full immersion — while the geometric form keeps every element visually organized and architecturally coherent within the contemporary composition.
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