Case study

A Riverfront Revival with Endless Appeal

Location

St Lucia

Water Type

Saltwater

Pool Size

60,000 litres

Costings

$100,000 to $150,000

Project Type

Pool renovation

Special Features

About The Project

Set against the untamed beauty of the Brisbane River, this St Lucia pool renovation doesn’t whisper transformation—it declares it. Once a weary 60,000-litre shell shared by residents, the pool is now a sanctuary — a luminous retreat that reflects both sky and soul. Clad in Jewels 4 Pools FLO50, the new interior dances with light, glistening beneath the sun by day and echoing the sparkle of riverside lights by night. Hawaii mosaic waterline tiles, in a refined 300 x 300 format, lend a soft tropical lilt, while a surround of Mon Storm stone with clean pencil edging anchors the scene in elegant restraint. Ardex Magellan grout provides the final note — crisp, modern, and quietly confident.
But this transformation didn’t come easily. Beneath the surface, demolition revealed the removal of tied and outdated mosaic tiles — a relic of overcompensation that added days of careful deconstruction. And working within a unit complex brought its own layers of negotiation managed successfully by our client liaison ‘Brad’, with body corporate approvals and resident coordination at the forefront of the project.
That vision included the dramatic removal of a once-prominent infinity edge. Originally conceived to let water vanish into the horizon, the feature became a constant source of maintenance headaches and performance issues. In its place now stands a more stable, more sustainable design — still visually fluid, but far easier to manage. The edge may no longer reach toward infinity, but the serenity it delivers is just as profound.
Subtle technology supports this newfound calm. Two Aqua Quip Evo Max Pro lights cast a gentle glow across the water after dark, while a Freerider FR2000 IQ robotic cleaner glides silently below the surface, keeping the pool pristine with minimal fuss. Every feature was chosen to support seamless enjoyment — not routine maintenance.

The outcome

Today, this pool is more than a place to swim. It’s a private escape, described by residents as a place to float, to breathe, to recalibrate. Where once stood a tired concrete vessel now flows something far more rare: a harmonious dialogue between architecture and nature. This renovation didn’t just restore a pool — it revealed the full, quiet power of its surroundings.