A Bucks County Swim Pond

From the initial client meeting all the way through taking the finished photos of the installation, PondWorks managed this project and provided a turnkey service and finished product that few pool or pond companies in the region can provide.

The customer had a particular vision for the project and worked hand in hand with the PondWorks design team in developing the size, shape, location, and aesthetic of the pool. We provided all design services from initial concept imagery to the full construction document permit submission set in-house.

PondWorks then acted as the general contractor during construction coordinating all subcontractor activities on this unique installation. From sourcing large PA field stone slabs for unique patio and sun shelf elements of the pool to repurposing a salvaged vintage door for the ‘root cellar’ equipment room, we were integrally involved with all aspects of the project.

Take note of the rusticated stone walls reminiscent of an old barn foundation giving the pool a sense of place on the site. The sun shelf was sourced from a PA field stone quarry and is a single piece natural slab about 10’ x 12’ in size. The patio space is also large stone slabs creating a large natural stone sitting area. There is a small stream element creating sound and motion with a ‘found’ mill stone adding character. The regeneration zones are planted with predominately native aquatic plants and serve a functional and aesthetic purpose providing privacy and enclosure. The hidden gem of the project is the cold storage root cellar structure that is tucked into the small mound and used to house the circulation and filtration equipment.

PondWorks is very proud of this project and looks forward to undertaking the next one-off natural swim pond.

Project Name: A Bucks County Swim Pond

Project Designer: PondWorks

Pool Contractor: PondWorks

Masonry Contractor: Raser Masonry

Landscape Contractor: Drauschak Landscaping