The homeowner was seeking something to get out of the square monotony associated with small suburban blocks of land and give their backyard striking contrast with a circular pool. Several obstacles were assessed and faced with careful planning. The suburb is on sand, which was a challenge when it came to excavation. Limited access of just 950mm on the side of the house was just enough to fit the one-tonne mini excavator used for excavation. Shoring also had to be erected to ensure no sand collapsing would endanger the house and neighbouring garage and shed. Once the concrete pool was in place it was all about design planning and colour choices to achieve contrast. White Russian Ezarri tiles were the perfect choice for trouble-free maintenance in years to come. A unique feature is the addition of large glass panels from the home’s living area, to provide a perfect window to this private mini sanctuary in the heart of suburbia. “The Australian dream of having a pool in the backyard is not just for people with large blocks,” commented the owners on the project’s completion.