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Leaking Pool = New Home Theater
#178879 10/13/07 04:49 PM
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I stumbled across this the other day and thought I would share. It's not that pretty but neat idea. I like the first comment on the page below the article...

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HAY #178880 10/13/07 04:55 PM
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I've seen that before, pretty cool conversion. \:\)


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SirQuack #178883 10/13/07 07:12 PM
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That would never work down our way...the shallow ground water level here would eventually float the concrete structure of the pool out of the ground. Neat idea but not my taste.


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RickF #178905 10/14/07 01:14 PM
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 Originally Posted By: BrotherBob
That would never work down our way...the shallow ground water level here would eventually float the concrete structure of the pool out of the ground. Neat idea but not my taste.


Aint that the truth!

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NOLAGT #178918 10/14/07 02:36 PM
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It would also give you some protection while your watching the "wizard of oz" in case there is a tornado.

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NOLAGT #178957 10/15/07 12:07 PM
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 Originally Posted By: NOLAGT
 Originally Posted By: BrotherBob
That would never work down our way...the shallow ground water level here would eventually float the concrete structure of the pool out of the ground. Neat idea but not my taste.


Aint that the truth!


It is indeed! I'd love to have a basement, but with the water table about 2 feet below ground level, we would be back to the indoor pool thing pretty quick.

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a401classic #178974 10/15/07 03:59 PM
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Very interesting!

A few observations...

1. I wonder how it sounds?
2. Seems like a lost opportunity to build in one hella subwoofer somewhere.
3. That was a really odd pool; it looks like half of it was only about 1.5' deep?!?
4. That's a darn dangerous drop-off from the pool deck into the main seating area; I'm betting the building inspector would prefer some railings.
5. That's a huge area; it makes the screen look small. Doesn't the screen seem a bit high for the front viewing area?

Still, I'm picking nits. It is a creative and ingenious adaptation of the space.

But, you know, as a Swim Club guy, loss of any pool makes me sad. \:\)


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tomtuttle #178975 10/15/07 04:07 PM
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tom, I agree with many of your observations....

Seems like a good idea that went bad.

I guess the owner wanted to keep it like a real theater experience: those on the front row will have a stiff neck for the next week!

It also seems like the back row is way above the speakers... this can't be good for sound can it?

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tomtuttle #178976 10/15/07 04:23 PM
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4. That's a darn dangerous drop-off from the pool deck into the main seating area...


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tomtuttle #178994 10/15/07 08:08 PM
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I'm with Tom on the general "not living up to its potential" feel of the space. I would have build a sturdy wooden floor over the pool and usef the cavity to create a massive multi-driver subwoofer. That would get you a sub and bass shaker all in one. Also, a larger screen is a must for that kind of room.

Boooo. \:\)


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