A Pool, Etched In Stone: How Kusserpool Is Redefining Luxury Through Craftsmanship And Sustainability
In Lower Bavaria, where granite has been quarried for generations, a swimming pool quietly challenges prevailing notions of what luxury looks and feels like. Constructed not from concrete or tile but from slabs of solid granite, this pool - referred to simply as the Kusserpool after the family firm that developed it - offers a reconsideration of materiality, permanence, and the relationship between built environments and nature.
The pool’s core material, Tittlinger Finegrain granite, is quarried in the Bavarian Forest and carries with it the region’s geological history. Subtle in tone and fine in texture, the stone interacts with water and sunlight in a way that is difficult to replicate with synthetic materials. Its surface reflects light variably throughout the day, adding a quiet dimensionality to what is otherwise a minimalist structure.
Unlike standard pool construction, which often relies on poured concrete and chemical coatings, the granite modules used here are prefabricated and pre-assembled off-site. This process, which includes full mechanical integration - piping, lighting, and structural supports - enables a streamlined installation, often completed in a single day. While the engineering is sophisticated, the resulting structure appears simple and almost monolithic: a pool composed entirely of stone, with few visible joints and no added ornamentation.
Each feature - steps, jets, benches, lighting - is carved directly into the granite, resulting in a seamless continuity of material. The tactile experience is markedly different from conventional pools. Swimmers report a sense of grounding: the coolness of the stone, the stillness of the water, the absence of synthetic textures or bright finishes.
Beyond aesthetics, the choice of granite carries environmental implications. Unlike concrete, whose production is carbon-intensive, granite quarrying - particularly when managed within a closed supply chain - has a lower environmental footprint. The material’s durability also means fewer replacements or repairs, and its use avoids plastic liners or chemical sealants that can degrade over time.
The company behind the pool, Kusser, is better known internationally for its precision stonework in public fountains and urban infrastructure. Their floating granite spheres, found in civic plazas and museums across several continents, are celebrated for their combination of weight, balance, and hydraulic engineering. The same principles - attention to detail, material integrity, and long-term sustainability - inform the design and manufacture of their granite pools.
For any further information please contact our Monaco representative Caroline Kusser: ckusser@kusser.com, +33 6 52 05 21 98, www.kusser.com
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