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Bombardier Experience magazine, May 2010
“And then the home became a resort”
This magazine is distributed to private jet owners around the world. Gib-San builds estate pools in distant locations as well – from a resort in St. Kitts and one of the largest residential pools in St. Maarten to an estate pool in France and designs for Dubai. [PDF - 89KB] View the magazine. |
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HomeFront Magazine Spring 2009
"... And then the backyard became a resort!"
See how Gib-San created a personal resort in this beautiful Toronto ravine setting.
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HomeFront Magazine, Spring 2008
"The wonders of water"
See the magic water can create in different backyards - including an amazing estate pool on the island of St. Maarten - one of the largest residential pools in the world - all created by Gib-San Pools.
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Pool & Spa Living, March 2008
A Gib-San pool was featured in an article about pool construction. The article, entitled "Ground breaking choices," mentioned various pool construction options. No doubt about it, this 5000 sq. ft. beauty is a custom concrete masterpiece. Its vanishing edge sea-wall makes it look like the pool blends with the sea. Building luxury estate creations in remote locations is a Gib-San specialty.
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HomeFront magazine, January 2008
Pools by a number of Master Pools Guild members are portrayed in the article "For the love of water." This article relates what to consider when transforming an ordinary garden into an exquisite outdoor living space. HomeFront magazine was created for the design conscious homeowner.
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Gib-San builds a one-of-a-kind pool
This $2 million Caribbean pool is profiled in an article in Pool & Spa Marketing magazine (December 2007). It describes some of the challenges of building this 5000 sq. ft. (150 sq. m) pool on an island over 2000 miles from the company's home base. See it during different stages of construction and read about its many incredible features.
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Gib-San Designer recognized as a Master of Design
Jay Middleton, designer for Gib-San Pools, a Master Pools member in Toronto, was recognized for his creative talents in a special supplement to Pool & Spa News magazine called Masters of Design. This publication profiled the talents of some of North America's best pool and spa designers. Jay's profiled work showed how he created a secluded beautifully landscaped setting for a spa.
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Ed Gibbs selected as runner up in industry Dream Team CEO search.
An industry search for an "Executive Dream Team" picked Master Pools Guild members for the top CEO spots. Bruce Dunn, President of Mission Pools, Escondido, California was selected as the top pick for the pool construction company Dream Team CEO. Ed Gibbs, President of Gib-San Pools, Toronto, Ontario was selected as runner up for Construction CEO and Ron Coker Jr., President of Artistic Pool, Atlanta, Georgia was runner-up as Construction General Manager. This contest was run by Pool & Spa News magazine and run in their April 10, 2006 issue. Read what they have to say about these key executives - the best in the industry - in the attached PDF.
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Pools, Spas & Patios - 2006 Vol 2 #2
Pools, Spas & Patios magazine features a Gib-San gunite "Roman" end pool with a modern mix of rugged decking with a cedar pergola sitting area to complement the style of our clients' home. The creative landscaping and soothing water sound from the sheer descent waterfall creates the totally unique environment that is reminiscent of Cuernavaca - the City of Eternal Spring located north of Mexico City. Gib-San is a member the Master Pools Guild.
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Pools, Spas & Patios - 2006 Vol 2 #2
This Pools, Spas & Patios Magazine article shows the perfect placement for a Gib-San Hot Tub, especially if you love golf. Overlooking a beautiful golf course in Toronto , this Jacuzzi Hot Tub was placed to ensure privacy along with an incredible view. For more ideas about the enjoyment of having a hot tub, read this article and plan on visiting the Gib-San retail store.
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Pools, Spas & Patios - 2006 Vol 2 #2
Pools, Spas & Patios Magazine shows a pool by Gib-San Pools that is a perfect blend of natural elements. This deep wood habitat was created in downtown Toronto. A natural free-formed gunite swimming pool features a waterfall that seems to pour down a rocky mountain face onto a small plateau and then continues down the "mountain-side" over a vanishing edge.
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Pool & Spa News - April 10, 2006
In this article, Pool & Spa News went on the search for the Dream Team in the industry in North America - picking key people for respective jobs. Ed Gibbs, President of Gib-San Pools, Ltd., was picked as the "Construction CEO: As good as it gets." Read this article and you will see why.
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Pool & Spa News - October 2005
Pool & Spa News detailed the "Quiet Revolution" that has taken place at Gib-San Pools of Toronto as they restructured their company over the past decade to being the first pool company in the world to employ ISO quality management systems that contributed to the incredible growth of the company. The systems have been instrumental in them being able to take on projects in far away places such as the Caribbean and Europe.
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The Robb Report - July 2005
Gib-San is one of three water-feature designers featured in an article in this prestigious international luxury market magazine. Featured is a pool build carved into the bedrock of an island in Georgian Bay.
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Pool & Spa News - July 11, 2005
Featured in the Masters of Design series - Gib-San's pool was a Nova Scotian masterpiece filled with water from the nearby Northumberland Straights - incorporating a lap pool and a large 40 x 80' pool with a bridge.
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Aqua Magazine - "Frozen Assets"
A profile of Canadian pool industry and the leading role of Gib-San Pools. The article covers the company history, multi-division structure and fact that it was the first pool company in the world to achieve ISO Quality standards recognition. Ed Gibbs shares his outlook on trends in the pool industry. (Aqua Magazine - June 2005)
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Toronto Star - " Taking the plunge"
Simultaneous construction projects (house and pool) can be more cost-effective, less disruptive.
"The pool construction was done by Gib-San Pools Ltd, whose workmanship was simply excellent" (Toronto Star, Business section N1, May 2005)
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Pool & Spa News – “First Pool Builder is ISO-Certified”
An explanation of what Gib-San has achieved in attaining this International Standards Quality (Pool & Spa News February 28, 2005)
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PRESS RELEASE: “First in the World - Custom pool builder attains ISO Quality Registration"
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Pool & Spa Marketing - "Gib-San Pools: A Titan of Canada's Pool Building Industry"
A profile of Gib-San pools. (Pool & Spa Marketing, January 2005)
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Pool & Spa Marketing - "A Caribbean Lagoon - Gib-San creates a ‘tropical paradise' for an island resort"
(Pool & Spa Marketing Spring 2004)
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Toronto Star – “Lakeside Luxury” Mississauga’s $7 million home
Incredible pool and water features built by Gib-San.
(Toronto Star, Business section C1, August 2003)
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Pool & Spa Marketing – “A Spectacular Project”
Extraordinary indoor pool in the Bridle Path. (December 2002)
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Canadian Homes & Cottages – “Take the Plunge”
An interview with Ed Gibbs about designing and installing a pool.
(Issue 3, 1999)
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Pool & Spa News – “Thinking outside the box”
(US publication, March 2003)
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Pool & Spa News – “Design Corner”
About the pool design process (June 2003)
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Pool & Spa Marketing – “From the Ground Up”
Gib-San Pools Ltd. creates a cliff-side retreat. (International Issue, October 2003)
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Home & Garden TV – Backyard Pleasure Show
Gib-San Pools was featured in this popular TV show in 2002. |
