Featured Projects
Hearst Castle Roman Pool
The present design of the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle was deemed completed in 1936 by William Randolph Hearst, with two previous versions of the pool constructed in 1924 and 1927. Built atop the ridge line of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the 345,000 gallon Neptune swimming pool consists of a concrete shell with a Vermont marble tile finish, adorned with fountains, sculptures and marble clad pavilions. The façade of an Ancient Roman temple was imported to San Simeon from Europe and is the centerpiece of the Neptune Pavilion.
In 2014, the pool was losing approximately 5,000 gallons of water a day to evaporation and leaks. RSM (then Rowley International) worked together with Page & Turnbull Architects to repair cracks in the pool and renovate the recirculation, filtration, and piping systems as well as replacing the light-veined Vermont marble finish and statuary bases.
Ladera Recreation District
​​RSM partnered with the Ladera Recreation District in Portola Valley, CA to renovate their existing facility. The new design kept the original shape of the existing pool, but incorporated a deck level gutter, 6 full width lap lanes with starting blocks, a dive well with a 1M dive stand and an expansive shallow water area. RSM also designed a new freeform skimmer wading pool to replace the existing wading pool. This new wading pool incorporates a beach entry with spray features and a shallow permitter step that acts as a bench within the pool. This project included a new deck, new walkways and access points, and a new recirculation system for each body of water.
Burlingame High School
Burlingame High School is located in San Mateo County, California. This project started as a condition assessment of an existing pool with intent to replaster and replace the pool deck. During the assessment phase, RSM (then Terracon Consultants) discovered structural issues with the pool shell and recommended a full pool shell replacement. RSM provided full construction documents, agency processing and construction administration services for the new pool, surge tank and pool deck.
UC Davis
The existing University of California, Davis Student Recreation Pool was nearing the end of its useful lifespan and was in need of replacement. The UC Davis Regents contracted with the Design-Build team of Flint Builders, JKAE, Siegfried Engineering, and RSM (then Terracon Consultants) to design and construct a facility capable of meeting the competitive and recreational needs of the UC Davis Student Body. The project received LEED Gold Certification.
The facility includes a 6,000 SF activity pool with a 1-meter diving board, water volleyball and water basketball courts and generous free recreation space. The 3,800 SF competition pool includes 6 lanes and meets the requirements of the Collegiate Water Polo Association. The design-build project also incorporated the renovation of the existing bathhouse and locker rooms.