Pools are often the places where both architects and designers can dream up the impossible. These places that in the past were places of religious ceremonies, while later hosted athletes and revolutionized the field of hygiene, today acquire the place they really deserve in our daily lives. From a provision that was considered expected in gyms, today architectural achievements are being made either in hotels, or in residential complexes or through house renovations.
So let's see below the 10 most beautiful swimming pools - works of art, which challenge both our eye and the laws of physics:
The narrow and long swimming pool is located on the highest level of the lodge and seems to be floating in the air. The building consists of seven prefabricated pieces, one of which is filled with water, and uses a rock as a counterweight to evoke the idea of weight.
The Copenhagen Harbor Aquatics Center has as its main feature a series of indoor pools, which are defined by large pyramids made of bricks and act as a framework. The project aims to highlight the importance of water in the history, culture and vibrant life of the city. This original proposal offers many experiences through water, which we encounter in all possible situations as it vaporizes and flows appealing to our senses.
This 27m long, glass-bottomed sky pool is located in an area of south London where it connects two apartment towers.
When a young couple asked for a summer residence with a large swimming pool, the result was what we can admire in the photo. Entering the residence below the elevated pool area and before traveling uphill to the interior, one has the opportunity to admire all the different areas of the water feature.
This pool is the central water feature of a hotel in Mallorca. Its main element is the bright yellow face. The intense shade of yellow and the diameter of twelve meters give a unique shape and color compared to the usual clear blue that is usually found in rectangular swimming pools in hotels. The "smile pool" was created as an extension of the recreational activities for the new guests.
It is located in Denmark and is considered the largest seaside structure of its kind, as it includes a 50 m long pool, a children's pool, a diving pool and two saunas.
A public swimming pool in Stockholm gives the feeling of infinity, captivating the gaze of tourists as they enjoy a dip in its calm waters. With an area of more than one kilometer, it is designed in such a way that it seems to merge with the Baltic Sea.
This 66-ton pool projects approximately 15 meters outside the main building and has a glass bottom, allowing swimmers to enjoy the natural light.
Using the rigors of building a container, a Canadian company has created this multi-use pool, which can be fully controlled via mobile phone apps. The water temperature can reach from -10 to 30 degrees Celsius, while with a partition and special cover it can easily be turned into a jacuzzi.
Rounded skylights illuminate this public pool, while small mirrors let the eye travel around the space. The layout gives a sense of fluidity through transparency and depth, accentuated by natural light. The decoration of the space is based on the principles of Feng Shui, as with its wavy double-shelled appearance it recalls the circular movements of the water surface and facilitates the flow of energy in the space.
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