Aquatic Technology Pool & Spa

Specialties

Watershape and aquatic consulting, swimming pool design, construction plans, structural engineering, expert witness, project management, plan review & specification writing for all kinds of aquatic facilities: resorts, hotels, water parks, commercial, competition, luxury residential, estate pools, fountains, water features, mosaic glass tile pools, rooftop pools, indoor pools, moveable pool floors, lazy rivers, endless pools, river current pools, water slides, splash pads, wave pools and surf pools.

Our founder, Paolo Benedetti is an internationally recognized designer and construction expert. Paolo has designed and build pools around the world. Aquatic consulting services are available for architects, property owners, design professionals and even other pool builders. As an industry expert, he also provides construction defect inspections, reports and expert witness services.

As a celebrated author, he has been published in over 100 articles, TV and publications, including the USA Today, CNN, Wall Street Journal, HGTV and countless others.

Consultations are by appointment anywhere in the World and right in your backyard!

History

Established in 1993.

Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa is an international watershape consulting, aquatic design and construction management firm, based in Morgan Hill, CA. Paolo is also the principal of the part-​time European design and consulting business, «il Studio Paolo,» based in Marne-​la-​Valle (Paris), France. Paolo is a specialist in glass tile mosaics and «water in transit» pools that utilize various edge details. As a General Building Contractor, he is also highly qualified and licensed to construct aquatic features integrated with structures and architectural elements. A specialist in outdoor environments, Paolo routinely incorporates outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pizza ovens, gathering and relaxation areas into his projects. From formal Asian Zen or Italian Renaissance gardens to ultra-​contemporary stainless steel structures, Paolo Benedetti has the educational background and portfolio of successful projects to satisfy any client’s desire.

Meet the Manager

Paolo B.

Manager

Since 1989, Paolo has advocated the highest standards for aquatic design, engineering and construction. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business — Management, is a certified Watershape Designer and has performed post graduate studies in the following fields:

Materials Science

Art History

Architecture

Design & Spatial relationships

Art — Mediums, Materials, & Color Theory

Fluid Dynamics (hydraulics)

World History

Geology

Structural Engineering

Construction Management

Glass Tile Manufacturing, Installation & Defects

Construction Defect Investigations

Expert Witness

In total, he has authored over 100 articles on pool design and construction and routinely teaches at educational seminars, industry events and trade shows.