Specialists In Swimming Pools & Landscape Designs On Slopes & Large Acreage Blocks
Landscape Design +
Project Management
Custom Swimming Pool Design & Landscape Design for Slopes & Acreage
Transform Your Backyard into a Private Oasis with Expert Pool Design and Landscape Design.
At PARC Concepts, we specialise in creating exceptional swimming pool designs for homes that perfectly complement your lifestyle and property. From small backyard pool designs to expansive custom pool designs, our team brings your vision to life. We offer comprehensive pool and landscape design services across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, the Central Coast, and the broader Hunter Region, ensuring every backyard pool design seamlessly integrates with its surroundings to create stunning outdoor living spaces.
Our Bespoke Pool Design Services
Concrete Pool Designs
Concrete pools offer unparalleled versatility in pool design. If you're looking for a completely custom shape, size, or depth to fit unique architectural styles or challenging spaces, a concrete swimming pool is your ideal choice. They are highly durable and allow for endless customiseation of finishes and features.
Fiberglass Pools
For those seeking a beautiful swimming pool with a faster installation time and a smooth, low-maintenance surface, fiberglass pools are an excellent option. They are highly durable, resistant to algae growth, and come in a variety of modern shapes and sizes, making them perfect for many backyard pool designs.
Plunge Pools / Pre-Cast Concrete Pools
Plunge pools and pre-cast concrete pools are perfect for small backyard pool designs or for homeowners who desire a refreshing dip without the need for a large swimming area. They offer a luxurious feel in a compact footprint, ideal for urban settings or as a secondary feature for relaxation and hydrotherapy.
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Container Pools
If you're looking for an innovative, quick-to-install, and often portable pool design, container pools offer a unique solution. They are excellent for contemporary aesthetics, challenging sites, or as a cost-effective option for a modern swimming pool experience. Pool pictured by Modpools.
Pools on Sloping Blocks
Designing and building pools on sloping blocks is one of our specialties. We excel at navigating challenging terrains, seamlessly integrating your swimming pool with retaining walls, multi-level pool landscape design, and innovative engineering solutions. Our expertise ensures a functional, safe, and visually stunning pool area design that maximizes your property's potential, even on difficult sites.
Pool House Designs, Cabanas & Pavilions
Elevate your outdoor living experience with a custom-designed pool house, cabana, or pavilion. These structures are integral to creating a complete pool area design and serve as a natural extension of your home. Whether you envision a space for entertaining, a changing room, an outdoor kitchen, a private guest retreat, or a relaxing shaded lounge, our pool house design plans ensure functionality and style. We focus on pool and pool house designs that blend seamlessly with your swimming pool garden design and the overall architectural style of your home, enhancing both aesthetics and utility.
Sustainable and Smart Pool Design
Our commitment to cutting-edge pool design extends to incorporating sustainable and smart technologies, offering you a low maintenance pool landscape design that is both eco-friendly and convenient.
Eco-Friendly Design
We integrate sustainable practices into our pool designs to minimise environmental impact and reduce running costs:
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Natural Filtration Systems: Utilise aquatic plants and biofilters to maintain crystal-clear water without harsh chemicals, perfect for a pool garden design.
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Rainwater Harvesting: Designing systems to collect and reuse rainwater for pool replenishment, conserving precious resources.
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Energy-Efficient Equipment: Incorporating solar-powered heating, high-efficiency pumps, and LED lighting to significantly reduce energy consumption and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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Smart Pool Technology
Experience the ultimate convenience with modern swimming pool design for home automation:
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Automated Cleaning Systems: Robotic cleaners efficiently maintain your pool's cleanliness, freeing up your time.
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Remote Monitoring & Control: Manage water temperature, lighting, filtration systems, and more directly from your smartphone, giving you complete control no matter where you are.
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Smart Lighting: Customise lighting schemes to set the perfect ambiance for any occasion, enhancing both the visual appeal and safety of your pool area design ideas.
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Architectural Integration
Our design philosophy ensures your swimming pool is a natural and harmonious extension of your home and landscape:
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Harmonious Design: Aligning pool aesthetics with your home's architectural style and the surrounding pool landscape design for a cohesive and integrated look.
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Material Consistency: Using materials that complement existing structures and landscapes, from modern swimming pool wall design to decking and paving, for a unified visual appeal.
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Functional Layouts: Designing pool areas that enhance the flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces, creating a seamless transition for everyday enjoyment and entertaining.
Enhancing Your Pool Experience
Beyond the pool itself, we offer comprehensive services to create a complete and luxurious outdoor environment, focusing on every detail from pool garden design to sophisticated finishes.
​Pool Landscaping
The surroundings of your swimming pool are just as important as the pool itself. Our expert pool landscaping services incorporate elements like custom decking, ambient lighting, carefully selected planting, and feature walls around the pool to create a cohesive, inviting, and truly immersive environment. We excel in swimming pool landscape design that enhances beauty, functionality, and privacy, offering fantastic pool area design ideas for every style.
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Pool Finishes
Choose from a range of premium pool finishes to personalise your swimming pool and ensure its longevity and aesthetic appeal:
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Pool Mosaic Tiles: Add a touch of elegance and artistic flair with intricate mosaic designs that reflect your personal style and create a unique shimmering effect in the water.
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Pebblecrete Finishes: Opt for a natural, textured, and highly durable look with pebblecrete, offering excellent longevity, slip resistance, and a beautiful organic aesthetic that blends seamlessly with natural pool garden designs.
Our Process
Designing and delivering a luxury pool is a thoughtful, staged process. From initial concept to handover, our approach is collaborative, transparent, and grounded in both creative vision and technical expertise.
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Clarity Call
We begin with a 30-minute video call to understand your goals, budget, and timeline. This is your chance to share your vision, whether it's a concrete lap pool, plunge pool with smart tech, or a sloped-block architectural statement.
We’ll explain how we work, walk you through key considerations (such as sustainability, pool type, council requirements, and finishes), and provide an estimate for design fees.
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After the call, we’ll send through a welcome pack, request site documents, and confirm next steps for your consultation.
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Site Consultation
We offer both in-person and virtual consultations, depending on your location and preferences.
During this phase, we assess your site’s conditions, access, elevation, orientation, soil profile, existing structures. As well as discuss your style preferences, functionality needs, and wishlist features like pool automation, heating, or water features.
We also discuss how the pool connects to your landscape, lifestyle, and broader architecture.
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Concept Design
This is where your vision starts to come to life. Our team develops a tailored design package that may include:
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Site analysis + sun + wind orientation
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Mood boards and visual cues
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2D scaled layout of your custom pool and surrounds
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Material palettes (e.g. pebblecrete, mosaic tiles, decking)
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Initial planting and landscaping direction
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Optional 3D visualisations for more complex or sloping sites
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Integration notes for smart technology and sustainability systems
We'll present the initial concept during a collaborative review session, where you can provide feedback before refinement.
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Final Design & Documentation
With your feedback, we refine and finalise the design, including any required revisions. The final concept package includes:
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Full-scale 2D design
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Planting plan and schedule
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Finish and material specifications
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Maintenance guide for pool surrounds
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Optional: Lighting and irrigation concept plans, elevations, or renders
You’ll receive both digital and printed documents. If you're ready to proceed to construction, we can assist with detailed construction drawings or planning approvals.
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Approvals & Engineering (Optional)
If you’d like our support beyond design, we can manage the approvals and technical documentation needed to move your project forward. This includes:
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Coordinating planning approvals and permits
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Managing council compliance and boundary regulations
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Engaging engineers for structural requirements, especially on sloping blocks or complex sites
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Preparing documentation for safety and construction standards
This phase ensures your design is build-ready, without the admin headaches.
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Construction & Project Management (Optional)
Should you wish to move forward with us as your project partner, we can oversee the construction from start to finish. This includes:
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Scheduling and managing trusted contractors
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Overseeing the pool build (concrete or fiberglass)
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Managing plumbing, electricals, tiling, and finishes
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Coordinating installation of landscaping, lighting, fencing, or poolside features
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Ensuring quality control, timelines, and minimal disruption
We offer a seamless handoff between design and build, so you can focus on the outcome, not the logistics.
Service Areas
We proudly serve clients across:
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Australia Wide
Designing Your Outdoor Living Area
Complement your pool with additional features:
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Outdoor Kitchens
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Fire Pits and Fireplaces
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Saunas and Spas
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Outdoor Showers and Baths
Each element is designed to integrate seamlessly with your pool area, creating a cohesive and luxurious outdoor environment.
Let's Create Your Dream Pool
Ready to transform your outdoor space? Contact Parc Concepts to begin your journey toward a bespoke, sustainable, and smart pool design that enhances your lifestyle.