Masters of Design Staff Pick: Rebecca Robledo

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In a few short months, Pool & Spa News will be revealing the 2015 Masters of Design winners. In celebration of this prestigious annual award, we’re taking a look back at previous winners.

Over the next several weeks leading up to the highly anticipated announcement, the editors will be sharing their all-time favorite Masters of Design projects. Up first is the MOD Staff Pick from design and construction editor, Rebecca Robledo.

Project: Intricate Oasis, 2014, Concrete
Rick Chafey, Brett Blauvelt, Brian Weiler, Ben Haught
Red Rock Pools & Spas
Mesa, Ariz.

What stands out most to Robledo is the blending of style and lines, detailing and seamless flow of the installation.

“This project is so stunning because it melds seemingly contradictory materials and lines to blend with the ‘rustic contemporary’ home,” she said. “Like the living structures, the pool features the pairing of straight and soft, radiused lines, as well as warm- and cool-toned materials.”

Also of note is the oversized spa with cantilever fire pits, as well as the spray pad-wading pool-sun shelf feature.

But it’s the little things that really get Robledo excited about this particular Masters of Design project, such as the spa corners made of a stratified concrete, and the 1-inch-deep runnels connecting various elements.

“The gorgeous glass tile installed by Greg Andrews Tile, Alpinetile, and Rock Solid Tile takes it over the top – but in the best way,” she adds.

Read more on this and other Master of Design winners at poolspanews.com/mastersofdesign

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About the Author

Erin Ansley

Erin Ansley is a frequent freelancer for Pool and Spa News and Aquatics International. She has been a professional journalist since 2001. When not sleuthing the web for the latest news or calling on sources in the construction industry for the inside scoop, Erin can be found surfing waves along the California coast, challenging her athletic limits in her favorite CrossFit box, playing drums with her indie rock band, and spending time with her daughter and husband.

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