Constructing a swimming pool on the site of Podere Santa Pia (Castiglioncello Bandini, Tuscany)

Constructing a swimming pool on the site of Podere Santa Pia (Castiglioncello Bandini, Tuscany) | Photoalbum

The construction history of a pool in Tuscany is a testament to the enduring legacy of the region's builders and craftsmen. From the classical fountains of the Renaissance to the modern concrete and steel structures of today, the pool has remained a beloved feature of Tuscan life, bringing joy and relaxation to generations of residents and visitors alike.Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool.

View on the unspoilt landscape of the Tuscan Maremma, revealing an ideal place for a swimming pool [1]

The construction of a pool in Tuscany is a blend of tradition and innovation, with builders drawing on centuries of experience while incorporating the latest techniques and materials. The process typically begins with a consultation between the builder and the client, during which the client's needs and preferences are discussed, and the site is evaluated for suitability.With a view on the unspoilt landscape of the Tuscan Maremma, this spot as sudenly revealing an ideal place for a swimming pool.


Reflection of the evening sunset in southern Tuscany on the first sketch of a swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia	Mobile Working Cabin with an extraordinary view, amongst the cypresses and the lush greenery of Podere Santa Pia	A sudden appearance in the garden

The wild garden of Podere Santa Piain the unspoilt landscape of the Tuscan Maremma, offers a more than ideal place for a swimming pool	And early in the morning the first workmen arrived	Podere Santa Pia, early in the morning, the first workmen arrived, silent and with a strange determination they went to work, what for them was a daily act was for us a unique experience

As the sun rose higher in the sky, the pool began to take shape	Their gaze wandered over the rolling hillsides of the Maremma hills, it was a breathtaking experience	As the sun rose higher in the sky, the pool began to take shape, they were carefully fitting out the height, measuring the size of the pool

Carefully fitting out the height, measuring the size of the pool	Constructing our pool at Podere Santa Pia. Pouring the first base layer of concrete with large cranes and concrete pumps	Constructing our pool at Podere Santa Pia. The first basic layer of concrete, il magrone di cemento

Constructing our pool at Podere Santa Pia. View of reinforcement of concrete with metal bars connected by wire

The intricate network of iron and steel rods that had been meticulously woven together, forming a framework of steadfast strength	It was an exciting moment, when we first descended into the pool, and could admire the steel weave up close	It was a peaceful and serene moment

Arrival of the concrete pump in Podere Santa Pia	Constructing our pool at Podere Santa Pia. The second layer of concrete	Constructing our pool at Podere Santa Pia. As the concrete spread and solidified, the first floor slab of the Santa Pia swimming pool began to take shape
Ssetting up formwork to define the boundaries of the concrete area. Formwork provides shape and containment for the concrete.

Constructing our swimming pool, wood formwork preparation	Constructing our swimming pool, formwork preparation	Wood formwork preparation, steel rebar is used as reinforcement within the concrete

Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, wood formwork preparation. Carpentry skills are required to form a perfect swimming pool design	Wood formwork preparation and installation of the pool skimmers facing the against wind	Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, at this stage the initial plumbing is installed (pipework for the pool main drain, skimmer box, any jets, etc.)
I had been watching the progress of the building for weeks, and it was amazing to see how far it had come. The once-empty lot was now a bustling hub of activity, with cranes and trucks moving around as the workers went about their tasks.

But as I stood there, I felt a deep sense of gratitude	Workman waiting to pour the concrete	Constructing our swimming pool, workman prepared to pour concrete

Constructing our swimming pool, machines arriving at the gate	Constructing our swimming pool, machines getting ready for pouring concrete	Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, workman waiting to pour the concrete

Workman pouring concrete on the site of Podere Santa Pia
The concrete is poured into and around the structure to form the pool walls.

Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, the warm grey of the concrete, when the formwork has been removed	Fascinating play of colours of grey and yellow on the site of Podere Santa Pia	Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, the fascinating play of grey and yellow

Fascinating play of grey and yellow seems like a work of art	Fascinating play of grey and yellow	Fascinating play of colours of grey and yellow on the site of Podere Santa Pia reminded me of Joseph Albers and The Interaction of Colour

Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, the formwork was removed

Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, application of modified bituminous waterproofing membrane	Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, adding modified asphalt waterproofing membrane	Application of Polyfond Kit Drain, a protection and drainage system made from high-density extruded polyethylene

Posing with the Italian construction workers on the site of our swimming pool	Italian construction workers overwhelmed by the beauty of the landscape	Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, starting again early in the morning

Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool. A sequence of heavy rainfall events in late April and early May, caused a tedious delay during construction work

Construction of the Santa Pia swimming pool. Everything is ready for the final coat of concrete

Early in the morning, the concrete is poured into and around the structure of the pool	slid2	The pools’ walls must be carefully waterproofed and protected using epoxy-cement




Massimo overlooking the contruction of the pool early in the morning	Constructing men screeding the final layer of concrete	The screeding team are almost done with the screeding of the surface, flattening the poured concrete into a smooth, flat layer prior to finishing the surface

The screeding team are almost done with the screeding of the surface. Screeding is the action of flattening poured concrete into a smooth, flat layer prior to finishing the surface	Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, the final layer of concrete is finished

Waterproofing treatment. An epoxy-cement system forms a waterproof layer that can withstand the strong anti-thrust	19 When the waterproofing treatment was finished, a sheltering tent is draped over the pool	A sheltering canvas is draped over the pool

After the pool shell is entirely ready and waterproof, the pool tiling procedure may start	19i The canvas is slightly transparent and with a multitude of shadows overlaying creates a palimpsest effect on the surface	19l-1 The spanning canvas created a multitude of overlapping shadows

c The spanned green shade netting created a multitude of intriguing shadows	A green shading net draped on an old steel frame draped to protect the pool from the Tuscan hea g	h The canvas is slightly transparent and with a multitude of shadows overlaying creates a palimpsest effect on the surface

19b	19e Simone & Simone	19d

19m Shade cloth saved the Tuscn pool from extreme summer heat and created a multitude of intriguing shadows	19j The spanning shade cloth created a multitude of intriguing shadows	20 The pool was finished using ceramic tiles, creating a silky smooth finish and providing superior durability




Early morning light at the private swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia	A bigger splash in swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia, southern Tuscany	A bigger splash in the pool, Podere Santa Pia, Castiglioncello Bandini, Cinigiano, Tuscany

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Podere Santa Pia ligt in het hart van de Toscaanse Maremma (Februari)	Podere Santa Pia, with its wide panoramic terrace overlooking the Maremma	Colline sotto Podere Santa Pia, paesaggio di Ungaretti
° Manifesto of the Staatliches Bauhaus \| www.bauhausmanifesto.com [1] Photo by Rein Ergo © All rights reserved [2] This paragraph is taken from the Wikipedia article Josef Albers, published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0.