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Written By Kim Manunui

Once a defining feature of mid-century pool design, the kidney shape remains an enduring classic. This refurbishment honours that legacy — preserving the pool’s iconic form while elevating it with a clean, modern finish and renewed performance.

 

The homeowners engaged Mayfair Pools Manawatū to assess options for their aging kidney-shaped concrete pool, weighing up relocation versus refurbishment.

Once it was established they’d keep the original shape, the focus for the project shifted to honouring the original character of the pool while bringing it into a modern context. The clients chose to embrace the unique aesthetics of the existing kidney shape - a classic freeform design that adds softness and flow to the landscape.

The brief focused on breathing new life into the pool while retaining its charm, creating a space that felt both refreshed and intentional. The goal was to achieve a high-end, “like-new” finish while improving durability, waterproofing, and overall functionality.

The end result is a revitalised space that celebrates the pool’s original form, blending classic midcentury design with modern performance to create a functional and striking feature for the home.

What the client has to say:

“At one point, we even thought about moving the pool – but we’re so pleased we didn’t. By resurfacing the pool and removing the terracotta and replacing it with crazy paving, it all brought it to life. It completely modernised the area to suit the house. It feels like a brand-new pool… now we spend a lot of time there in the evenings.”

– Stu

Pool size: 12m x 5m x1.5m deep freeform pool

Pool features:

  • Colour: Abel Tasman

  • Coping colour: Travertine

  • Coping type: Crazy Paving and custom sized travertine pencil waterline tiles.

  • Lighting: 2 colour change LED pool lights

Pool design & build:Mayfair Pools Manawatu

Photographer: Kevin Bills Photography

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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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