In the swim of things
‘Organic-looking pools have become the latest status symbol for homeowners with swathes of landscaped grounds. Designed to look like a pond, they are more aesthetically pleasing than their blue-tiled counterparts and also encourage wildlife, chiming with our growing desire to connect with the great outdoors,’ says Stefan Pitman, founder of award-winning architecture practice Spase (www.spase.co.uk). ‘Reliant on natural biological filtration rather than chemicals, these are the ultimate low-maintenance amenity, a must-have for those who love wild swimming.’
Bringing the outside in
There’s no denying the rising focus of Nature in the home, from garden
