"In 1971, the then-owners of a row-end single-family home located in one of the historical neighborhoods of Madrid incorporated into it one of the iconic objects of the imagery of developmental Spain: the blue pool."
"They decided to build a pool, sacrificing nearly all of the twenty-eight square meters that made up the backyard of their home, which until then had been a place for children's revelry and a respite from domestic tasks."
"It is possible that the decision was made simply in response to changing circumstances: with the children grown and the housekeeper working outside the home, the yard fell into disuse."
"Perhaps, it was the pool, as a fantasy imported from postcards of sun and tourism, that managed to carve out a place as a desire among other domestic needs."
In 1971, the owners of a single-family home in Madrid replaced their backyard with a blue pool, a symbol of developmental Spain. This decision sacrificed the space previously used for children's activities and relaxation. The change may have stemmed from the children growing up and the housekeeper's absence, leading to the yard's disuse. Alternatively, the pool could represent a desire for leisure and tourism, reflecting shifting domestic priorities.
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