Quick Summary
Selah Pools built a naturalistic outdoor environment for the Rajagopalan family in Frisco featuring a 13,140-gallon freeform pool, 25-foot weeping wall, grotto, slide, tiered spa spillover, Burlington Armani Grey coping and decking, and Blue Ice Harbor Peerless Pebble plaster.
Key Takeaways
- The Rajagopalan family chose Selah Pools to create a naturalistic retreat that feels carved from nature in Frisco.
- The complete outdoor environment features a 13,140-gallon freeform pool, 25-foot weeping wall, grotto, slide, and custom spa with tiered spillover.
- Burlington Armani Grey stone flows from 1.5-inch pool coping to French pattern decking, creating seamless material continuity throughout.
- The grotto hideaway and slide add both intimate retreat space and playful family recreation to the naturalistic composition.
- Outdoor shower plumbing and slide run preparation ensure the space can evolve with the family's changing needs.
When naturalistic design meets suburban Frisco, the result transcends typical pool construction. The Rajagopalan family envisioned an outdoor sanctuary that would feel carved from nature rather than imposed upon it. Their 13,140-gallon freeform pool curves organically across the landscape, depths flowing from three and a half feet to six feet like a natural swimming hole. A dramatic 25-foot weeping wall rises eighteen inches above the water, creating both visual anchor and acoustic backdrop. The grotto provides intimate hideaway space, while the slide adds playful energy to the naturalistic composition. Every curve serves the larger vision—a complete outdoor environment where family life unfolds within nature's embrace.
“When naturalistic design meets suburban Frisco, the result transcends typical pool construction.”
Materials & Finishes
Burlington Armani Grey stone defines both coping and French pattern decking, creating material continuity that grounds the naturalistic design. The weeping wall features stone cladding whose texture catches and channels water in countless rivulets. Blue Ice Harbor Peerless Pebble plaster provides luminous foundation, while upgraded glass tile adds shimmer at key focal points.
Design & Features
The tiered spa spillover creates three distinct water layers, each cascade adding movement and sound. Twilight Series Azure tile in one-by-two-inch format lines architectural elements, while trim tiles in one-by-one-inch format detail steps and benches throughout.
Project Highlights
The Rajagopalan family chose Selah Pools to create a naturalistic retreat that feels carved from nature in Frisco.
The complete outdoor environment features a 13,140-gallon freeform pool, 25-foot weeping wall, grotto, slide, and custom spa with tiered spillover.
Burlington Armani Grey stone flows from 1.5-inch pool coping to French pattern decking, creating seamless material continuity throughout.
The grotto hideaway and slide add both intimate retreat space and playful family recreation to the naturalistic composition.
Outdoor shower plumbing and slide run preparation ensure the space can evolve with the family's changing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a weeping wall enhance a naturalistic pool design?
A weeping wall creates the visual and acoustic foundation of a naturalistic pool, mimicking rock formations where water naturally seeps and flows. The Rajagopalan family's 25-foot weeping wall rises eighteen inches above the waterline, constructed from stone that catches and channels water in countless rivulets. This feature serves multiple design purposes: it provides vertical visual interest anchoring the organic composition, creates gentle water sounds that mask neighborhood noise, and establishes the naturalistic character that makes the space feel discovered rather than constructed.
Can you integrate a grotto and slide into one pool design?
Thoughtful placement allows both intimate retreat and active recreation within the same naturalistic composition. The Rajagopalan pool demonstrates how a grotto creates quiet hideaway space for conversation or solitude, while the slide adds kinetic energy and family fun without compromising the organic design language. The key lies in positioning these features to complement rather than compete. The grotto anchors one area of the composition near the weeping wall for maximum naturalistic impact, while the slide integrates into the opposite zone where its splash won't disturb the contemplative grotto experience.
What makes Burlington Armani Grey ideal for naturalistic pool decking?
Burlington Armani Grey provides the perfect balance of natural character and practical performance for outdoor pool environments. Its subtle color variations and textured surface complement naturalistic designs without overwhelming the composition, while the material's durability ensures lasting beauty despite constant exposure to pool chemicals and Texas weather. The Rajagopalan project showcases Burlington's versatility—the same Armani Grey stone flows from 1.5-inch pool coping to French pattern decking, creating material continuity that grounds the entire design. This consistency allows the stone weeping wall to provide textural contrast without visual chaos.
How do tiered spa spillovers enhance the pool experience?
Tiered spillovers create multiple water movements and sounds that enhance both the visual and acoustic experience of the outdoor living space. The Rajagopalan spa features three distinct tiers, each producing its own cascade that adds movement, sound, and visual interest to the naturalistic composition. Beyond aesthetics, tiered spillovers serve practical purposes: they circulate heated spa water into the pool for temperature blending and provide the gentle layered water sounds that define a successful naturalistic design. The varying heights ensure the spillover remains compelling from multiple angles throughout the space.
Why include slide run preparation in a naturalistic design?
Future-proofing allows families to enhance their outdoor living space as needs evolve without major reconstruction. The Rajagopalan project includes slide run preparation—the engineered foundation and plumbing connections necessary for slide installation—ensuring the family can add this feature when timing aligns. This forward-thinking approach respects both current priorities and future possibilities. The preparation work happens during initial construction when excavation and structural work are already underway, making future slide addition seamless while preserving the naturalistic design integrity established in the original build.
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