IN THE SWIM

摘要

Water has always been a tremendous draw for me. As a child I'd revel in our family pool from mid-morning until dinnertime (when I had to be dragged out by force), and I'm the same way now. For many of us, a pool is the ultimate escape from the earthbound pressures of work and responsibility. Swimming in a pool, we're suddenly buoyant, refreshed, recharged. Gazing at one―the reflections on the water's still surface, the marbleized gold in its depths―we're moved to explore depths of our own, of mood, memory, and passion. One way or another, water has the power to evoke emotion and transform us. Anyone who grew up with a pool knows how thoroughly it can define the whole character of summer. Those who have built one know how complicated the process can be, involving decisions from pool shape and style to the choice of materials and whether to include a poolhouse. But if you're about to embark on the adventure, don't hesitate to take the plunge. The pool is your stage set, and you're the designer, with the opportunity to create your ideal summer world.