This week’s heatwave has the office daydreaming about the ultimate cool escape. It’s perfect timing, with three pool projects currently on the boards at Tangent Space, our design conversations have naturally turned to the fascinating world of natural swimming pools.

Instead of bright blue concrete and harsh chemical treatments, organic pools rely on a beautifully balanced ecosystem. They encompass a combination of water lilies, gravel beds, and reeds to naturally filter the water, keeping it perfectly clear and cool. It’s wild swimming, but right outside your back door!

Natural pools are having a major moment in the UK. Fueled by the wild swimming boom, growing environmental consciousness, and a desire for organic aesthetics, biophilic design is officially the new benchmark for luxury gardens. This philosophy, of working with nature rather than trying to control it, is exactly our ethos here at Tangent Space.