Drift House – A Seamless Coastal Escape

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Written By Kim Manunui

Set against the stunning backdrop of Marlborough’s beachfront, this pool was designed to complement a bold architectural vision—elevated, elegant, and built for entertaining. Just like the home itself, which floats above the dunes to capture sweeping ocean views, the pool was crafted to reflect the same refined functionality and effortless connection to its surroundings.

 

The couple envisioned a pool that would seamlessly integrate into their everyday lifestyle—relaxation-focused, safe for visiting children, and timeless in its aesthetic. They specifically sought the benefits of fibreglass construction, along with the option to further insulate the pool to extend their swimming season. A feature request was a multi-use shallow entry platform incorporated into the external step-out area an element we were able to easily accommodate. The result is a tranquil coastal retreat that complements and elevates the property’s overall design.

The deep, intense blue of the pool, paired with the owners choice of custom blended mosaic waterline tiles, offers a soothing contrast to the raw beauty of the surrounding landscape.

This project is a true showcase of craftsmanship, design excellence, and innovation—demonstrating how considered planning, premium materials, and technical precision can come together to create a standout backyard oasis.

Pool size: 13.5m x 3.5 m, depth 1.3m - 1.8m (with 2m x 2m x 600m deep multi-use step out platform)

Pool features:

  • Colour: Cape Reinga

  • Celuka insulation

  • 2hp Speck Pump with 750mm Filtron Media Filter

  • Glass Media

  • 4 x Spa Electrics Multi Plus lights

  • Naked Fresh Water System with pH control

  • 2 x Hide Skimmers

  • Oasis i19 Heat Pump

  • Custom blend mosaic water line tiles

  • Underground pit box with triple cell edge bound cover

  • Dolphin M400

Pool design & build: Mayfair Pools Marlborough

Architect: Arthouse Architects

House builder: HR Construction Ltd

Photographer: Simon Devitt

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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