Pools are the perfect accessory to any home, especially while escaping the summer heat. If we take a deeper dive into the history of pools, they are documented over 5,000 years ago with purposes beyond recreation. Today, swimming pools have become a focal point of architecture belonging to many glamorous properties throughout the world. 

Tim Porter, photographer and historian, plunged into these private oases with his book, "Splash: The Art of the Swimming Pool", which will satisfy both architectural and A-list enthusiasts everywhere. The Samuel Novarro House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's son, Lloyd Wright, truly embodies the glamour, beauty and design behind these vessels. 

Scroll on to explore more of Tim Porter's collection of pool photography, and be sure to check out our Pinterest for more glamorous swimming pool inspiration.