Swimming Pool at Gaj Retreat
THE SWIMMING POOL AT GAJ RETREAT- GARHSHANKER It was a windfall moment – the spot chosen for the location of the new swimming pool at the Gaj ended up as a treasure trove for a huge quantity of white stones, which actually should be called boulders. The shape of the site decided the shape of the pool for us – the layout of which was done in a jiffy – using std PVC conduits as teh only measuring tool. The pool is a product of squares of 3 m side randomly arranged to fit the available space in the vacant area left between the cottages – and it turned out to be quite a design. 3 partly sunk pavilions were made at the pool's corners – to accommodate fireplaces with seating surrounding it. A set of stairs led down to each of these suunken pavilions – giving one a great feeling of being almost at the water level. Of course, one could walk down into these pavilions with shoes and clothes on............!!! Meanwhile, the concept was to create various corners or alcoves where families could