Athlone Poolside Revival: 2025 Bronze medallist

Bronze, Residential Build (Up to $250,000), Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2025. Glendowie, Auckland. By By Design Concrete and Paving Ltd.

A tired poolside area with rotting timber decking became a refreshed, low-maintenance outdoor living space for a family who wanted to stay put and improve what they had. By Design Concrete and Paving acted as main contractor across many trades, rebuilding the deck in timber with tile over, to a full building consent for its height, new pool fencing and weathertightness.

Hidden problems under the old deck and a pool that needed relining were absorbed without cutting corners. A floating step, wheelbarrow-friendly access and easy-care artificial turf give the family, and their dog, a durable, future-proofed poolside they will enjoy for years.

Why it matters

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