Living Room, Sectional, and Concrete Floor The four panels of aquamarine and green look like a work of art.  Photo 9 of 10 in 10 Cool Pools That Beat the Heat in Scorching Locations from A Mesmerizing Pool Dominates This Brazilian Home

10 Cool Pools That Beat the Heat in Scorching Locations

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When a couple approached São Paulo–based Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados to redesign their duplex apartment, they were seeking a design versatile and minimalist enough to accommodate their ever-growing art collection and have it harmoniously blend into the interior concept. One of the most striking features in the 5,135-square-feet home is the glass-walled swimming pool. Sited in the exterior garden, it goes across the front and center of the living room to create an aquarium-like wall.