These photos show the construction of the world’s first sky pool, a staggering see-through stretch of water that will float between two luxury skyscrapers under construction in London.
The two residential skyscrapers that the pool is wedged between are next-door to the new $1 billion US embassy due to open in January, meaning residents will be able to watch diplomats in action while they swim.
The 25-metre long, three metre deep crystal clear pool will allow members of the development’s exclusive club to glide between buildings 10 storeys up in the sky.
The world’s first sky pool, a staggering see-through stretch of water that will float between two luxury skyscrapers under construction in London
The 25-metre long, three metre deep crystal clear pool will allow members of the development’s exclusive club to glide between buildings 10 storeys up in the sky
The two residential skyscrapers that the pool is wedged between are next-door to the new $1 billion US embassy due to open in January, meaning residents will be able to watch diplomats in action from while they swim
The development, called Embassy Gardens is on London’s South Bank, a short walk from the MI6 building and Battersea Power Station, meaning swimmers can take in views of London, even looking over the river at Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.
It will include 2,000 apartments, starting at £600,000, and rising to £5 million for the penthouse suite.
A ‘Sky Deck’ – at the top of the two buildings – will also feature a spa, summer bar and Orangery for residents to relax.
The building is the complete opposite of the moat being constructed at the embassy, which is designed to thwart any form of terrorist attack.
These photos show the construction of Embassy gardens, a luxury development adjacent to the new $1 billion US embassy
The development, called Embassy Gardens is on London’s South Bank, a short walk from the MI6 building and Battersea Power Station, meaning swimmers can take in views of London, even looking over the river at Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament
The building is the complete opposite of the moat being constructed at the embassy, which is designed to thwart any form of terrorist attack
Developers Ecoworld Ballymore’s CEO, Sean Mulryan, said: ‘My vision for the sky pool stemmed from a desire to push the boundaries in the capability of construction’.
The transparent ‘sky pool’ will be the first of its kind in the world, giving swimmers the ability to look 35 metres down below, with only 20cm of glass between them and the outside world.
It’s not just one pool either. Residents will also have access to an indoor pool, a gym and spa, a private cinema, meeting rooms and luxury communal areas.
The transparent ‘sky pool’ will be the first of its kind in the world, giving swimmers the ability to look 35 metres down below, with only 20cm of glass between them and the outside world
It’s not just one pool either. Residents will also have access to an indoor pool, a gym and spa, a private cinema, meeting rooms and luxury communal areas
The development will include 2,000 apartments, starting at £600,000, and rising to £5 million for the penthouse suite
In 2014, London’s Shangri-La Shard hotel opened the highest pool in Western Europe – and one of the highest in the world. Set on the 52nd floor of the Shard near London Bridge, the 34ft infinity pool is 600ft above the city and offers views of some of London’s most famous landmarks.
The King Street Townhouse hotel in Manchester is currently shortlisted for the Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Awards for the accolade of Best Pool with a View. The results are announced in the new year.
The judges say this pool is ‘inspired’. It’s a ‘four-metre by four-metre spa pool that doubles as a giant Jacuzzi, with one wall opening out to unrivaled views of the clock tower and spires of Manchester Town Hall. In short, we’re mad for it’.
A ‘Sky Deck’ – at the top of the two buildings – will also feature a spa, summer bar and Orangery for residents to relax
A staggering see-through stretch of water attached to two luxury London apartment blocks right next to the new US Embassy in Nine Elms, London, which is due to open in January and is the most expensive embassy in history at a cost of $1 billion
Donald Trump is due to visit the embassy in February, where swimmers could have prime time viewing of his controversial state visit, if it goes ahead
The development comes three years after a luxury pool opened at the top of the Shard, the highest pool in Western Europe
Brave swimmers will have only a few centrimetres of clear glass separating themselves from London, meaning they get amazing views of London