L-shape
Two zones at a right angle — swim in one leg, play in the other
The L-shape is really two pools sharing water: a long leg for swimming and a shorter leg for steps, play or a tanning ledge. The right angle lets the pool wrap a terrace or house corner, and the zones separate naturally — swimmers keep their lane while kids stay in the shallow leg.
- Families who also swim laps
- Wrapping a terrace or corner
- Separating shallow play areas
Strengths
- True zoning: swim lane and play area don't collide
- Hugs terraces and building corners beautifully
- The short leg is a natural shallow zone with steps
- More perimeter for seating and access
Trade-offs
- More wall per litre than compact shapes — higher build cost
- The inner corner needs thought in circulation planning
- Covers are harder: two rectangles or a custom shape
L-shape pools by size
7 × 5 m · L-shape
Family pool42.0 m³ · 28.4 m²
8 × 5 m · L-shape
Family pool47.8 m³ · 32.4 m²
8 × 5.5 m · L-shape
Family pool52.6 m³ · 35.7 m²
9 × 5.5 m · L-shape
Family pool59.2 m³ · 40.1 m²
9 × 6 m · L-shape
Estate pool68.8 m³ · 43.8 m²
10 × 6 m · L-shape
Estate pool76.3 m³ · 48.7 m²
10 × 6.5 m · L-shape
Estate pool82.9 m³ · 52.7 m²
11 × 6.5 m · L-shape
Estate pool90.9 m³ · 58.0 m²
12 × 7 m · L-shape
Estate pool106.8 m³ · 68.1 m²
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