Paul Gardner is the VP of Engineering and Quality at Reynolds Polymer Technology, the world’s leader in fully integrated, highly engineered acrylic solutions. Inspired by religious architecture and the Red Rock country in Utah, Gardner designs, engineers, and manufactures some of the world’s most stunning large-scale exhibits, displays, experiences, and amenities across the globe in the pool and spa, architectural, furniture and aquarium sectors. He has helped imagine the impossible for more than 1,900 ground-breaking projects in 57 countries for household brands such as Hard Rock Hotels, Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, CNN, Disney, NASA, and Apple. Two current undertakings Gardner is leading in design and engineering include the Embassy Sky Pool in London, the world’s first-ever acrylic swimming pool spanning two buildings 10 stories in the sky, and the world’s largest underwater restaurant stationed in Norway. This week he shares a few of his favorites in Friday Five. Photo by Paul Gardner
1. Five daughters

Perfect for the Friday Five, my five daughters are one of my biggest inspirations. Not many men are fortunate to raise five incredible and unique daughters. In their own ways they show me constant examples of tenacity, dedication, energy, and smiles. Not much can beat a smile from one of them.
Photo of Kolner Dom nachts, Salt Lake Temple by Dom Nachts
2. Religious architecture

Religious architecture throughout the world has such unique characteris...