Whether you are an avid swimmer or not, these spectacular swimming pool designs are sure to make you want to jump in the water. For those who do not live near a natural body of water, swimming pools provide a great way to beat the heat. From ocean-integrated architecture to tiny balcony pools, these aquatic retreats are the perfect way to spend some time in the water.
Some of the most impressive swimming pool designs are those that are integrated into the natural environment. While taking a dip in the pool is not quite the same as swimming in the ocean, many of these designs manage to provide a similar experience. Some of the most spectacular pool designs include naturally filtered pools, pond-like public baths and seamless aquatic architecture.
However, not all pools are designed to mimic natural bodies of water. Rather, some pool designs utilize unorthodox materials and unusual layouts to provide a unique swimming experience. For example, there are miniature pools located on the balconies of apartment buildings, expansive indoor pools and even pools shaped like musical instruments.
85 Spectacular Swimming Pool Designs
From Posh Portable Ocean Pools to Violin-Shaped Pools:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 17, 2015 — Art & Design
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Minimalist Framed Home Designs
The Frame House is Supported by a Simple Steel Frame
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Uncluttered Open Architecture
The Naked House by Marc Gerritsen Has Open Doors for all to See
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Subterranean Cliff Houses
Open Platform for Architecture's Casa Brutale is a Striking Glass Home
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Boundlessly Luxurious Penthouses
The Antokolsky Penthouse Offers a View From the Top
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Soulful Nature-Preserving Homes
The Willow House in Singapore Will Reunite You with Planet Earth
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Shipping Container Spas
The SOAK Urban Bathhouse Serves Up Indulgence in a Sustainable Way
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Chemical-Free Swiming Pools
This Chlorine-Free Pool Uses Biological Filters
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Suspended Hot Tubs
The 'Hydro Hammock' is a Combination Between a Hammock and a Suspended Pool
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Sleek Spanish Abodes
DHAL & GHG Architects Designed a Spectacular House in la Moraleja
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Panoramic Mediterranean Resorts
The Mandarin Oriental Bodrum Boasts Luxe Amenities and Epic Views
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Aquatic Living Concepts
Nomadia by Sylvain Viau is a Future-Forward Water World
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Luxurious Nuclear Protected Bunkers
This Underground Home Was Built to Survive War in Style
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Seamlessly Aquatic Architecture
The Jellyfish House by Weil Arets Architects Blends into the Sea
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Exuberant Luxury Lodgings
This Luxury Accommodation is Divided Into Four Blocks
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Secret Desert Pools
Social Pool by Alfredo Barsuglia Requires a Key to Use
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Contemporary Coastal Abodes
This Saint Tropez Home Features an Impressive Pergola
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Colorful Beachside Homes
Villa Terramar is a Gorgeous Spanish Villa for Lounging
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Whimsical Aquatic Architecture
The Seashell House in Mexico is Inspiring and Mermaid-Themed
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Posh Portable Ocean Pools
Superyacht Introduces the Inflatable Sea Pool for Ocean Lovers
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L-Shaped European Residences
Silvestre's L-Shaped Atrium House Wraps Around a Central Courtyard
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Eco Luxurious Island Retreats
The Song Saa Private Island Eco Hotel is Opulent and Mesmerizing
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Sustainable Luxury Villas
Casa 7A is a Luxurious and Sustainable Country Villa
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Minimalist Zen Abodes
House Thommy is a Meditative Retreat
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Deluxe Cliffside Villas
This Luxury Villa is the Perfect Retreat from Everyday Life
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Self-Cleaning Pools
Artists Create a Natural Albeit Temporary Swimming Area in London, England
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Elevated Seascape Dwellings
This Hilltop House is Built Atop a Stone Platform
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Monolithic Indoor Pools
The 1920s Redesign from 'FARM' Houses a Stunning Indoor Pool
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Panoramic Coastal Homes
Greg Wright Architects Designed a Beach House with Impeccable Views
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Eco-Friendly Towers
Studio Gang's New Building in Miami Will Seek LEED Gold Certification.
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Integrated Poolside Abodes
This Contemporary House is Centered Around the Pool
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Solar Pool Pads
This Homemade Pads are a Great Way to Naturally Heat Your Pool
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Nature-Blended Abodes
Villa Yarze by Raed Abillama is Integrated with its Surroundings
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Symmetrical Swimming Pool Photography
Swimming Pools by Franck Bohbot Finds Beauty in the Mundane
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Violin-Shaped Pools
The Violin Swimming Pool Was Built by Cipriano Landscape Design
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Spectacular Sky-Reflecting Pools
Arquitectura En Estudio Designed This Magnificent Breezy Home
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Cottage-Like Tropical Villas
The Casa Caleta is On a Tropical Beach But Has a Quaint Cottage Feel
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Natural Swimming Structures
The Hasle Harbor Bath is a Floating Recreation Space
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Ciffside Water Slides
Citta Del Mare Hotel's Water Slide Flows Down a Cliff into the Ocean
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Otherworldly Island Cliff Homes
The Xalima Island House Concept Shows Real Luxury Living
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Beachside Chilean Residences
WMR Arquitectos' Casa Swift House Boasts a Sleek and Modern Look
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Towering Building-based Pools
The Sky Habitat Structure is Connected with an Aerial Swimming Space
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Beer-Filled Swmming Pools
This Swimming Pool Just Outside of Munich is Full of Beer
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Naturally Filtered Pools
This Filtered Swimming Pool Acts Like a Lake
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Luxe Conservation-Conscious Resorts
The Dusit Thani Maldives Resort is a Dream Destination
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Pollution Purifying Plant Systems
Rahul Shah's Public Pool Design Instigates Dirty Water Talks
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Cantilevered Glass Pools
AEDAS Puts Gives Guests a View with at the Hotel Indigo in Hong Kong
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Art Deco Hotel Restorations
The Molitor Hotel Has Been Restored to its Former Glory
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Peaceful Relaxation Havens
This Vacation Guest House is the Perfect Retreat
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Luxurious Curvilinear Pavilions
K2LD Architects Designed This Beautiful Ciruclar Room
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Mountainside Luxury Villas
The Villa Escarpa in Portugal Has a Breathtaking View
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Modern Indoor Swimming
This Refurbished Indoor Swimming Center Retains Elements of the Original
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Panoramic Andes Abodes
This Hillside House Boasts a Unique Circular Patio with Amazing Views
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Soul-Cleansing Historic Spas
The Thermal Bath and Spa in Zurich Invites You to Cleanse Your Soul
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Stunning Seafront Abodes
The Rambla House is Unusually Connected to the Outdoors
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Floating Swimming Pools
The Thames Bath Project Aims to Renovate Aging Open-Air Swimming Pools
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Outdoor Bathing Ponds
The King's Cross Pond Club Pond is the UK's First Public Swimming Pond
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Cantilevered Hillside Homes
The Casa Monterrey Features a Projected Swimming Pool
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Transparent Floating Structures
The Grand Pinklao Project by Office AT Sits High Above Ground
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Infinity Symbol-Shaped Hotels
This PyeongChang Resort Takes the Shape of a Figure-Eight
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Virtual Reality Swimming Pools
The Swimarium Allows You To Swim Alongside Virtual 3D Sharks
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Outdoor Pool Oases
This Pool Deck was Transformed into a Cedar Hideaway
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Glazed Waterless Swimming Pools
Nobuo Araki Updates the Pool Aoyama for Better Use
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Balcony-Focused Housing
The Collective Housing Project by Vitor Vilhena Arquitectura Aids People
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Pool-Diving Cliff Jumps
The Psicobloc Climbing Competition Features Deep Water Soloing
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Monolithic White Volume Abodes
The Thao Dien House is Renovated to Look More Modern
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Ethereal Luminescent Garden Lights
The Mood Light Art Deco Balls Will Light Up Every Garden Party
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Revamped Old Hunting Refuges
La Branche Transforms From an Old Hunting Lodge into a Modern Home
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Simplistic Organic Abodes
The LV House Features a Connective Staircase
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Minimalist Sky-Reflecting Homes
Pitsou Kedem Designed This Impressive Dwelling
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Luxurious Jungle Resorts
The Rosewood Mayakoba Resort Offers the Best of the Riviera Maya
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Ocean-Mimicking Resorts
Sanitas Studio Creates a Watery Aesthetic for a Place in Thailand
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Smiley-Faced Pools
'A2arquitectos' Designs the Smile Pool
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Runway-Inspired Pools
The Runway House by Ultraspace Features a Catwalk-Like Swimming Area
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Composed Courtyard Villas
The Center Court Villa Features a Series of Courtyards
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Iconic English Swimming Holes
Studio Octopi Designs Public Pools in the River Thames
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Revolutionary Eco-Concious Pools
The Plus Pool Concept Would Help Restore City Lakes
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Definitive Cubed Abodes
The Cubes House by Nestor Sandbank is Located in Israel
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All-Glass Seaside Abodes
This Waterfront Designer Villa is Zen and Flooded with Light
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Offset Volume Abodes
The D1 House by Vincent Coste Cascades Down a Cliff
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Pond-Like Public Baths
The Naturbad Riehen in Switzerland Has a Natural Look
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Stacked Square Residences
The Cubes House by Nestor Sandbank Embraces Modern Design Principles
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Docile Meditative Retreats
The Esquimalt House Brings New Meaning to the Word Multi-Purpose
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Premium-Pooling Platforms
This P2P Car Insurance Startup Lets Groups Combine Premium Payments
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Luxurious Live-In Pools
These Pool Houses Create the Ultimate in Aquatic Luxury
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Regal Residential Resorts
This Personal Resort is Divided in Block Form
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