A swimming pool can be a simple shell filled with water placed in the middle of a backyard. Or a swimming pool can be a sculptural element in the landscape that offers both practical enjoyment and visual beauty every day of the year. The most successful pools are those that solve all safety and practical concerns, while responding to the adjacent architecture, context of the site, and the surrounding landscape. The size and shape of the pool shell, color of the tile and finishes, lighting, and material of the adjacent terraces all important components of a pool design. A pool that successfully integrates these components while surpassing the clients’ expectation for safety and practicality can become a work of art. ZEN Associates designs pools that are works of art. Many of our pools serve as sculptural elements in a landscape, whether harmonious within the natural surroundings, or bold statements meant to intrigue. ZEN Associates was responsible for the development of the design, generation of construction documents, and construction of each of these pools.