An Elevated Retreat

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Written By Kim Manunui

Set on an elevated rural site, this infinity pool is a carefully considered response to its surroundings. The pool’s placement and orientation were driven by the site’s long views, with the infinity edge used to visually extend the waterline toward the distant inlet and surrounding hills.

 

The design is defined by strong, simple geometry and a restrained material palette. Light-toned pool surrounds provide a clean edge to the water, while timber decking introduces warmth and continuity with the adjacent outdoor living areas. A frameless glass balustrade encloses the pool without interrupting sightlines, reinforcing the openness of the space.

Rather than acting as a standalone feature, the pool is integrated into the broader layout of the home and landscape. It functions as a central outdoor zone that supports both everyday use and entertaining, while maintaining a clear architectural relationship to the house. The result is a composed, site-responsive pool that prioritises proportion, clarity, and long-term usability.

Pool colour: Milford Sound

Pool features:

  • 9 x 4m  double-sided infinity pool

  • 1.4 - 1.8m deep 

  • Minimalistic steps to maximise swimming area

  • Timeless Stone Matakana - Sica grey coping stones, pencil edge 

  • Solar heating on the roof 

  • 3x multi colour Spa Electrics Led lights 

  • Dolphin Pacific Filtration - Maytronics Mineral swim - Mineral pool 

  • Hidden cover and right angle drive unit 

  • Dolphin S200 robot

Pool build: Mayfair Pools Northland – Ultra Custom Pools

Photographer: PDC Creative Whangarei??

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz
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