Cool Pools!

For the second time in 6 months; Pools by John Clarkson has been included in a premier magizine which focuses on Jacksonville!

In October 2008, PBJC's customer, the Spadaros', home was featured in a story recalling the revitialization of a 1930's estate. Please visit http://www.pbjc.com/ or follow this link to read article: Jacksonville Pool Builder in the News.

Then in the April 2009 issue of Water's Edge Magizine, PBJC was again featured in their COOL POOLS article. 2 projects were photographed and the homeowners were interviewd by the author.

First up was the Porter's pool, which the Jacksonville pool builder built in conjunction with GBN Construction. This pool was unique in the way it ties into the home. There is a pool bar which faces a nice open lanai and the living room; making it an entertainer's delight.

Next, they interviewed the Watson's, with whom the Jacksonville swimming pool company worked on wtih Collier Classic Homes. This beachside pool is definately a showpiece. From the all tile spa, to the raised bar area with 30 spillways into the pool, the firepit with seating - this pool covers it all from day to night.

Design Partnership Featured

Recently, I was contacted by an editor for Pool and Spa Living asking if they could feature a particular pool on the final page of their Buyer's Guide 2009. Obviously, PBJC felt honored to receive this request and agreed - however, there was one stipulation: they must give credit to my friend for the origional concept.

Quite a few years ago, I became friends with another pool designer Michele Sherman from Essig Pools in Miami. We admired each others professionalism, creativity and most importantly Love for pools and the people who use them. Over the years we have followed each other's careers and designs.

This is the reason I quickly recognized a picture one of my customers presented to me as something he wanted. This was Michele's Signature design

After meeting with the client, we developed a North Florida / Jacksonville take off on the pool. We used a clay Bullnose Coping, an aqua color Pebble interior, created a large Beach entry and added a fountain of 2 cranes standing on the Vanishing Edge. It was fun to take a design and add to it in such a way that the origional designer approved!

I have never submitted this pool for an Award, out of respect for Michele - and this article gave us a great opportunity to honor her. Thank you for the chance!