Water is an indispensable, precious ele-ment: It is not only the source of life, but also of well-being – an aspect which has been cultivated and appreciated in allepochs and cultures. Especially in ourhectic “modern age”, private swimming modern pools are not pure luxury, but valuable oases of recuperation. There, one can for- get the noise and hustle of everyday life, get some peace and “dive in”into an atmosphere of relaxation in the true sense of the word: One enjoys being togetherwith the family or with friends. Or onetakes the time to indulge in the pleasant delights of a refreshing bath all alone.The element water and the modern tiles fromAgrob Buchtal excellently harmonize with one another: Since ancient times, cera- mics has characterized the appearance of swimming pools. With good reason: •the perfect hygiene and easiness ofcleaning, •the resistance to aggressive media, •the ecological harmlessness, the durability, which also means economic efficiency at the same time.But above all: tiles from Agrob Buchtal are not only functional, but also beautiful and aesthetic: •numerous colours and forms permitindividual solutions, •the superior glazes retain their brilliancealso in case of extreme solar radiation, •the vivid interplay of water and light isa feast for the senses, which pleases eye and soul.With the examples shown in this publica-tion we want to give you some ideas for designing your very personal oasis. Get your inspiration from them and realizeyour dream: With products from AgrobBuchtal, one of the leading manufactu- rers of swimming pool ceramics, and the experience resulting from several thou- sands of swimming pools all over the world. 2