Lap pools are more than a practical compromise. In the right setting, a long narrow rectangle of water running the length of a Queensland backyard is one of the most visually compelling pool designs available. Clean, deliberate, architecturally considered.

Queensland blocks have been getting smaller. Infill development, townhouse sites, older Sunshine Coast and Brisbane suburbs where the original quarter-acre has long since been subdivided — compact outdoor spaces are the reality for a significant share of homeowners who want a pool. The good news is that pool design has moved with it.

Courtyard pool design in Australia is one of the most technically interesting areas of residential pool building — and one of the most rewarding when it's done well. A pool in an enclosed or semi-enclosed courtyard space has a character that a pool in an open backyard simply doesn't produce. The enclosure creates intimacy. The pool becomes a focal point rather than one element in a larger landscape. The relationship between the water, the walls and the sky above is something

Planning a pool build in Queensland means understanding one thing before anything else: the pool construction timeline Queensland homeowners experience is almost always longer than they expect. Not because builders are slow — but because the process involves approvals, engineering and inspections that have nothing to do with physical construction.

Luxia specifically builds in Mooloolaba — we know the coastal soil conditions, the planning overlays and the compact block profiles that define most Mooloolaba residential builds. That local knowledge produces a better result. All-inclusive packages from $26,400. Unlimited design changes. Fixed price before you sign.

Discover the process of building a custom concrete pool with Luxia Pools. From design to construction, we handle everything in-house.