Building a Dream: The Journey of Our Elevated Infinity Edge Swimming Pool at Wabwino Villas

The Vision Behind Wabwino Villas

At Wabwino Villas, we believe in creating spaces that not only provide luxury but also foster a sense of community. Our vision extends beyond just building villas; we aim to create a lifestyle that our residents can enjoy. The addition of a swimming pool and clubhouse is a significant step towards achieving that goal.

Understanding the Design

Constructing a swimming pool within a space originally designed for a house was far from straightforward.

The concept came from our Chief Engineer and Director, who envisioned attaching the pool directly to the structure. The idea was both innovative and space-efficient, creating a one-of-a-kind pool design. While not everyone initially grasped the full vision, extensive internal discussions led us to commit fully and proceed with confidence.

Stage 1: Preparing the Surroundings

The first phase involved demolition and reshaping. Several internal walls and columns were removed until a clean rectangular space was achieved. The walls were then cut down to just over one meter at the shallow end. Fortunately, the deep end already benefited from a natural slope, making it easier to integrate depth into the rectangular pool design.

With a team of approximately five builders, the demolition was completed, and all openings were properly closed and prepared for construction.

Stage 2: Pool Construction

Because the swimming pool was attached directly to the house, waterproofing became the single most critical aspect of the project. While excavation costs were avoided, significant investment was required to strengthen and reinforce the existing structure.

The following steps were undertaken:

1. Ensured the brick layer was perfectly level.

   

2. Filled all cracks in the existing concrete floor.

3. Covered the entire floor with DPM (Damp Proof Membrane), allowing extra material to rise along the sides.

4. Laid wire mesh over the DPM.

   

   

5. Lined the first wall with DPM that overlaps the DPM on the base to create a continuous waterproof barrier.

6. Lined the wall with a wire mesh to create a wall strong enough to hold such a huge volume of water.

7. Built a second wall about 20cm from the first wall.

8. Laid all plumbing pipes connecting the pump to the nozzles.

9. Poured concrete into the cavity between the walls (this took approximately 35 bags of cement).

10. We filled the cavity with concrete and mixed it.

11. After waiting for over a week for the concrete to cure, we began placing mosaic tiles.

12. During curing, water was applied daily to prevent cracking.

13. We applied a waterproof pool plaster called marbelite on the base of the pool.

14. Once the marbelite plaster was applied, we immediately filled the pool with water to prevent surface cracks.

15. We then installed the pump and filtration system.

Successful pump operation confirmed the integrity of the structure and functionality of the pool.

The final phase involved landscaping and finishing the surroundings—a process that took approximately two months.

Completion and Reflection

With the pool complete, additional works followed: planting grass, palm trees and flowers, painting surrounding concrete floors, and creating a sunken seating area designed for relaxation and gatherings.

The completed swimming pool stands as a testament to vision, patience, and persistence.

If you can dream it—and you are willing to work through the challenges—it is possible.

Materials Used

For those interested in the technical details, below is a list of the main materials used during construction:

• Damp Proof Membrane (DPM)

• Bricks

• Cement

• Sand

• Wire mesh

• PVC pipes

• Pool pump

• Filtration sand

• Pool nozzles

• Pipe joints and valves

• Float valve (the large “ball” used for water regulation)

• Mosaic tiles

• Marblite (waterproof pool finish)

  
  

Keep dreaming. Keep building. God bless.