BLOG17.07.23Setting a New Benchmark for Luxury Living in Melbourne

Award: SPASA Silver

Location: Melbourne

Luxury Pool: Aloha Pools

Photography: Michael Kai Photography

Project Type: Commercial

Developer: CBUS PROPERTY

Architects: Bates Smart

In the heart of Melbourne's CBD, a boutique collection of beautifully appointed residences at 17 Spring Street has set a new benchmark for luxury living. Designed by award-winning architects, Bates Smart, these residences offer spacious interiors with contemporary paired-back styling and breathtaking views of the Treasury Gardens and beyond. One of the standout features of this development is the luxurious pool by Aloha Pools, designed to provide residents with a sense of connection to the outdoors while maintaining privacy. Let’s explore the unique elements and innovative design methodologies that make this pool a truly exceptional and opulent space.


A rectangular shape with offset steps, adding a touch of geometric elegance to its design. Its dimensions measure an impressive 20m x 4.0m, with an additional offset section measuring 2.5m x 1.2m. This carefully crafted layout ensures ample space for residents to enjoy a refreshing swim or lounge by the poolside. The pool's interior boasts individually laid, non-meshed glass clear mosaic tiles, which create a stunning visual effect. This choice of materials enhances the pool's reflective properties, giving it an ethereal and weightless appearance. To maintain a sense of luxury, custom-designed stainless steel handrails were incorporated, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

The location of the swimming pool at the top of Spring Street in Melbourne's CBD presented challenges regarding site access. To overcome this issue, careful planning and coordination were required. Furthermore, the pool itself posed unique complexities due to its suspended design, using spring isolation mounts to decouple it from the main building structure. The clean and crisp lines of the pool design demanded precise workmanship and attention to detail.

The pool at 17 Spring Street represents the epitome of luxurious Scandinavian-style design. Its carefully crafted shape, meticulous attention to detail, and innovative design elements create a space where residents can savour the magnificent views of Treasury Gardens while enjoying the utmost privacy and opulence. This pool sets a new benchmark for luxury living in Melbourne, and its exceptional craftsmanship and tailored bespoke finishes make it a true masterpiece in the realm of swimming pool design.

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