ARCHIVE DIVE

Welcome to Archive Dive—my excuse to obsess over the absolute treasures hiding in House Beautiful's 130-year-old archives.

Pretty much every homeowner we interview these days at House Beautiful tells us they want their home to feel like a retreat—it's a very post-Covid, 2020s world chaos-era sentiment. That's why this Georgia poolside pavilion, designed by architects Jova, Daniels, and Busby, is particularly stunning.

Originally featured in our July 1968 issue, the space was decades ahead of its time: With its open loggia, built-in bar, integrated amenities, and an eye towards hosting, it encapsulates this idea (one we swear by today) that a truly perfect escape should feel both glamorous and restorative.

JO SALTZ

Editor-in-Chief

House Beautiful

TAKE A PEEK INSIDE

"The quintessence of poolside luxury."

Architects Jova, Daniels, and Busby borrowed concepts and details—classic Regency and Chinese Chippendale in flavor—from the architecture of the main house, stylishly fulfilling the owners' requirements: an open loggia designed for frequent poolside entertaining, two dressing rooms with bath, and storage space for pool equipment and outdoor furniture.