Los Angeles is a hot city, both figuratively and literally, and the 'Fifth and Hill' condo by developer Jeffrey Fish is designed with that quality in mind. The building is slated to comprise more than a dozen sky pools that will jut out from the sides of its higher stories, giving residents spectacular views of the LA skyline while they swim.
The cantilevered pools in the Fifth and Hill design extend out both widthwise and lengthwise, which lets more daring residents swim far out above the city while tamer residents can still get a residual thrill. Beyond the aggressive cantilevering itself, the pools will be made from transparent material on both the sides and the bottom, and will be arranged in such a way that no pool will block the downward view of a pool above it.
Sky Pool Condominiums
'Fifth and Hill' will Have Dozens of Cantilevered Swimming Pools
Trend Themes
1. Cantilevered Pools - Construction of cantilevered pools is a growing trend in luxury condominium development, creating an opportunity for engineering and architecture firms to innovate new construction techniques and materials.
2. Transparent Pools - The rising trend of transparent pools creates an opportunity for materials companies to develop and market new, durable, and safe materials that can withstand the height and weight of suspended water.
3. Skyline Views - The trend of designing high-rise buildings with rooftop, sky pools offers an opportunity for tourism and real estate industries to offer unique experiences and attractions to their customers and tenants.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The growing demand for luxurious and unique amenities such as cantilevered pools in high-rise developments offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for real estate companies to create new and exclusive properties that attract high-end customers.
2. Engineering - The development of cantilevered pools requires innovative engineering solutions, creating an opportunity for engineering firms to design and build new and safer pools, as well as contributing to the creation of a wider range of cantilevered structures.
3. Materials - The trend of building transparent cantilevered pools presents an opportunity for materials companies to develop new transparent materials, which are strong enough to hold the weight and withstand the environmental demands of a high-rise building.