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An architectural pool is designed the way the house was designed: deliberately. Clean geometry, precise lines, and materials chosen to extend the home’s character into the backyard. It’s less “backyard pool” and more “the house continues outside.”
Who it’s for
Architectural pools suit modern and contemporary homes, renovated properties where the outdoor space should match the interior’s standard, and homeowners who care as much about how the pool looks empty as how it feels full.
Design details that carry the look
Geometry does the heavy lifting: rectangles, knife-edge details, flush decks, and disappearing steps. Materials finish the job, from large-format coping to glass tile waterlines. Lighting is designed in, not added later, because an architectural pool at night should look composed, not decorated.
These pools are typically gunite builds, because sprayed concrete is what allows sharp, custom geometry. That also means the engineering matters, and in our soil and water table, it has to be planned by people who build here. Every architectural pool starts as a complete custom design you approve before construction.
Compare with an infinity pool if your lot has a view worth framing, or call (504) 688-4066 for a free design consultation.
When the architectural pool makes sense
Every style has a best use. Here's where this one shines, and the free consultation settles it for your yard.
- Designed as part of the home's architecture
- Clean geometry and custom materials
- A statement feature for modern homes
- Pairs with structured landscaping and lighting
From first sketch to first swim
Free Consultation
We walk your property and talk through how you'll use the space.
Custom Design
A full design plan, before construction starts.
Permitting & Build
We handle permitting and manage the entire build.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished pool with you, then it's yours.
Other pool types we build
Architectural Pool FAQs
How much will my architectural pool project cost?
It depends on the size, the materials, and what your site needs for excavation and drainage. You get a written estimate after a free on-site consultation, before any work starts.
Is the architectural pool the right fit for my yard?
That's exactly what the free design consultation answers. We look at your lot, drainage, and how you'll use the space, then tell you honestly whether this style fits or another one serves you better.
How long will the project take?
It depends on the design, permitting, and the weather. You get a written schedule at design approval, and the same crew sees it through to the final walkthrough.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Big Easy Pool Designs holds Louisiana Residential Contractor License #890459 and Commercial Contractor License #3667, both current, and we handle the parish permits for every project we build.
What Our Clients Say
"The most beautiful pool we could have imagined."
"Professional and on-time, and the workmanship was top notch."
""Awesome company." Fast completion from start to finish."
