First comes shipping container architecture, and now “dumpster pools.†Taking over the streets of Manhattan (40th and 41st, to be exact) for the first three Sundays of August, these pools are making New York much more splashtastic.
Designed by Brooklyn-based Macro-Sea, these Dumpster Pools may seem slightly dubious, but they will be completely germ-free, and air-filtered. If there was ever an excuse to visit New York this summer, this surely is it.
Dumpster Pools
Manhattan Beats the Heat with Unconventional Swimming Spots
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Swimming Trends - The emergence of unconventional pools, such as dumpster pools, is disrupting the traditional swimming pool industry.
2. Eco-friendly Pool Solutions - The use of air-filtration in dumpster pools and other non-traditional pools presents a disruptive opportunity for companies looking to offer sustainable pool solutions.
3. Urban Outdoor Recreation - The rise of unique outdoor recreational experiences in urban areas is creating opportunities for companies to develop innovative solutions for city-dwellers who seek new ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Industry Implications
1. Swimming Pool Industry - The emergence of unconventional pool designs is disrupting the traditional swimming pool industry, creating opportunities for companies that offer alternative pool solutions.
2. Construction Industry - The growth of non-traditional pools, such as dumpster pools, is creating opportunities for companies in the construction industry to develop new materials and designs for pool construction.
3. Outdoor Recreation Industry - The trend of unique outdoor recreational experiences, such as dumpster pools, is creating opportunities for companies in the outdoor recreation industry to develop innovative products and services for urban areas.