Declaring its intention to focus on development in the UK, French company Solidpool has promoted its modular block system that enables you to construct a reinforced concrete pool in a short time.

According to the company, its new Flex block system allows you to construct absolutely any freeform shape of pool (featuring both concave or convex walls), and pools can be partly or fully above ground.

Solidpool says you can produce a completely freestanding structure with no struts (see picture), helping to maximise the available area – and therefore being ideal for small gardens or for indoor pools.