These infinity pool innovations span the luxury swimming haven that has more names than you can remember. Zero edge, vanishing edge, negative edge and disappearing edge pool are just some of the labels that these babies are known as. There's something about an infinity pool that conjures up plain ol' money (and hey, new money, too). But the architectural, technological, structural and mechanical needs of these infinity pool innovations are expensive, which accounts for not simply the idea of luxury, but the price.
From tranquil desert eco enclaves to cliffhanger hotels and cityscape infinity pools, float away -- literally -- with these breathtaking creations from all over the world. While many infinity pools are found at resorts in less-industrialized countries and look over the ocean, the Marina Bay Sands pool in Singapore overlooks bright lights and skyscrapers. And that's just one example.
25 Infinity Pool Innovations
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Cliffhanger Hotels
The Hilton Pattaya Hotel Reaches to the Ends of the Earth in Luxury
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Luxury Creation In Cancun
NIZUC Resort Residence Spa
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Glass-Walled Homes
Hollywood Hills Estate Maximizes Stunning Skyline Views
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Clear-Walled Infinity Pools
Indoor Cantilevered Lap Pool Extends Into the Forest
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Hotels on Stilts
Angsana's InOcean Villas are Island-Free Vacations in the Maldives
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Infinity Aquariums
Minimalist ZeroEdge Designs Let Water Spill Over the Sides
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Cityscape Infinity Pools
The Marina Bay Sands Pool Overlooks the Entire Singapore Skyline
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Built-In Pool Abodes
The Sinu River House Looks Like a Mini Mediterranean Resort
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Element-Embracing Abodes
The 'Lefevre' Beach House is a Division Between Sand and Water
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Scintillating Resort Photo Shoots
Harper's Bazaar Arabia April 2011 Editorial is Refreshingly Hot
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Tranquil Golden Getaways
The Sol De Oriente Villa is Surrounded by a Supremely Luxe Infinity Pool
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Remodeled Retro Abodes
The 'House Lam' by Nico van der Meulen is a Modern Take on a Vintage Home
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Modern Greek Eco Resorts
Costa Navarino in Greece has a Positive Impact on the Environment
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Glass Oceanfront Condos
Will Genesis Puntarenas Revitalize Costa Rica's Real Estate Market?
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Luxury Waterfront Condos
The Aquaminium Spoils its Owners with its Private Yacht Garage
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Magestic Mountain-Top Infinity Pools
The Barcelona Grand Hotel Central Pool Overlooks the City
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Romantic African Hideaways
Bilila Lodge Kempinski in Serengeti National Park
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Movie Theatre House
Hagy Belzber's Theater Wall
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Infinity Pool Photography
Kalle Gustafsson Heads to ‘Acapulco'
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Beachside Casino Hotels
The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa in St. Maarten
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Opulent Overflowing Tubs
The Blanc 5 Infinity Spa Sends Luxury and Relaxation Over the Edge
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Peep Show Lagoons
The Transparent Swimming Pool is For Showing Off
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Tropical Thai Getaways
The Six Senses Yao Noi Resort is Set Amongst Lush Landscapes
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Rooftop Lakes
Psycho Buildings at Hayward Gallery
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Tranquil Desert Eco Enclaves
The Banyan Tree Al Wadi Luxe Resort Cohabitates on a Nature Reserve
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Audaciously Adaptable Floating Cities
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Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
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Inflatable Cold Plunge Tubs
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Stunning Hotel Designs
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Customizable Luxury Vanities
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Angular Getaway Cabin Homes
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Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts
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Curvaceous Luxury Condominiums
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Playfully Renovated Homes
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Floating Meditation Pods
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Multi-Generational Houses
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Immersive Lighting Installations
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Everchanging Water-Based Theaters
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Panoramic Scenic Dreamy Homes
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Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns
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Minimalist Barrel-Inspired Saunas
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Water-Inspired Theatre Designs
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Immersive Hotel Art Installations
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Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
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Twisting Silhouette Backpacks
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Opulent Oceanfront Homes
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Creative Constellation Water Bottles
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Japanese Island Holiday Villas
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Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
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Kilometer-Long Museums
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Inclusive Swimwear Collections
Onewith Swim Boasts a Patent-pending Design
Modern Harmonious Minimal Resorts
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Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
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Tranquil Water-Inspired Apartments
Right Angle Studio Designs the Ripple Apartment in Singapore
Modern Traditional Wellness Spaces
The WELL at Chileno Bay Opens in the Chileno Bay Resort
Mountaintop Viewpoint Ski Resorts
Zaha Hadid Architects Adds a Viewpoint to the Trojena
Underwater Pool Window Residences
SMStudio Designs the Hastings-Sunrise Project in Vancouver
Legacy Luxurious Resorts
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Announces Three New Global Properties in 2024
Minimal Beach-Side Luxe Homes
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Water-Covered Speaker Installations
Google and Lachlan Turczan Unveil Shaped by Water in Milan
Luxe Tented Biophilic Resorts
Luxury Frontiers Designs The New Naviva Resort in Mexico
Coral-Shaped Bulbous Pavilions
Marc Fornes Designs a Bulging Pavilion for Louis Vuitton
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Fortress-Like Dynamic Residences
McLeod Bovell Designs the Liminal House in Vancouver
Collaborative Bathroom Designs
Agape Presents a Captivating Exploration of Design Philosophy
Juxtaposing Minimal Artful Homes
Hino Studio Designs the Oceana Retreat in Florida
Monolithic Concrete-Clad Pavilions
Alberto Campo Baeza Collaborated with Miguel Quismondo
Bamboo Luxe Pool Houses
Baldó Arquitectura Designs the Godai Pavilion with a Hanging Roof
Tranquil Treetop Bali Resorts
Alexis Dornier and Studio Jencquel Design the Lost Lindenberg Resort
Limestone Plinth Holiday Homes
Kontextus Architecture Studio Designs the Clifftop House
Tranquil Reimagined Wellness Resorts
Open AD Designs the Ziedlejas Spa and Wellness Resort
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Minimal Ocean-Overlooking Villas
Dagmar Štěpánová Designs the Achioté Villas for Formafatal
Pasta-Inspired Pool Inflatables
The Standard Hotel and Jumbo Unveils the Pool Pasta Floats
Hidden Urban Oasis Cottages
Winwood McKenzie Adds an Extension to the Quarry House
Frameless Glass Twin Villas
Formafatal Designs the New Achioté Twin Villa in Costa Rica
Playfully Angular House Designs
Takeshi Hirobe Architects Design the Villa MKZ in Japan
Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts
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Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Nightingale Village
Moving Floating Entertainment Hubs
MEYER Floating Solutions Design the Oceaya Entertainment Hub
Californian Canyon-Inspired Edifices
This Waterfront Building Pays Tribute to Rock Formations
Themed Hotel Rooms
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Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
Montalba Architects Renovates the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto
AI Underwater Security Cameras
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Fish Scale-Resembling Facades
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Garden-Surrounded Pool House
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Minimal Wooden Lush Hotels
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Warm Tonal Earthy Hotels
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Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
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Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Beach Club-Inspired Holiday Homes
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Environmentally Blending Residences
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Organically Contoured Superyachts
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Figure 8-Structured House
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Minimally Designed Luxe Resorts
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Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
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AI-Enhanced Contemporary Bathtubs
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Desert-Inspired Campground Hotels
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Futuristic Bridge Designs
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Light Reflective Modern Villas
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Modern Water Tower Apartments
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Boomer-Targeted Luxury Resorts
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Star-Shaped Structural Pavilions
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Waterfront Social Housing
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Tranquil Architectural Hotel Redesigns
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Nature-Inspired Poolside Homestay
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Jungle-Inspired Rental Operations
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Mirrored Panel Tropical Gardens
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Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs
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Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
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Oceanfront Luxe Residential Complexes
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Swift Travel Solutions
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Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs
Atelier d’More Designs the Sleeping Lab Hotel in Beijing
Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks
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Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
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Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
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Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
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Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions
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Modern Architectural Seaside Homes
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Tranquil Island Wellness Retreats
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Ice Block-Formed Pavilions
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Accessible Floating Public Pools
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Tall Beachfront Residential Buildings
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Tranquil River-Overlooking Residences
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Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings
MAD Designs the Waterfront Nanhai Arts Center in Guangdong
Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums
BDP Designs the Suoyuwan Barracuda in Dalian Bay
Terraced Naturally Lit Homes
Unknown Works Designs the Bright Oasis Home in London
Dolphin-Shaped Tranquil Retreats
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Renovated Luxe Resort Hotels
Tara Bernerd & Partners Redesigns the Tranquil Maroma Hotel