The world’s first suspended transparent pool! London’s Sky Pool, 35 meters high, lets you swim as if you’re floating above the city
Swim like you’re floating in the sky
Summary
- Sky Pool is the world’s first suspended transparent swimming pool, located at Embassy Gardens in the Nine Elms area of London.
- The pool stretches between two 10‑story residential buildings, about 35 meters above ground, and is roughly 25 meters long.
- The base and both sides are made of clear acrylic, so you can look straight down at the London streets below as you swim.
- Sky Pool is currently reserved mainly for Embassy Gardens residents, and regular visitors cannot enter to experience it directly.
Imagine swimming 35 meters above the ground, where, instead of the familiar blue pool floor, you see London’s bustling streets below. At Embassy Gardens in London’s Nine Elms, the Sky Pool appears to float in midair, its transparent structure stretching between two 10-story residential buildings. The photos alone are enough to make your legs go weak.
Swimming feels like floating above London
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Known as the world’s first suspended transparent swimming pool, Sky Pool is about 25 meters long, with around 14 meters suspended directly between two buildings. Most thrilling of all are its transparent acrylic floor and sides. Swim to the middle and there is almost nothing obstructing your view; look down and you can see the streets and gardens 10 stories below, creating the real illusion that you are “floating” above London.
The view is impressive during the day, and Sky Pool also has nighttime lighting, so you can swim after dark while taking in London’s night view. The rooftop area where the pool is located also includes a bar, spa, loungers, and other amenities. Even if you don’t dare try the transparent pool, you can still enjoy the city views from above.
It may look light and airy, yet it is an immense engineering challenge
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Suspending an entire water-filled pool between two buildings is not as simple as it might seem. Sky Pool itself weighs about 50 tons, and the water adds even more weight. The engineering team had to address load-bearing issues while accounting for the subtle shifts in the two buildings caused by wind and temperature changes, keeping the pool stable between them.
The entire transparent pool was built and tested in Colorado, then transported to London, where large cranes lifted it to the height of the 10th floor for installation. What looks like a pool of water lightly “hung” in the sky is supported by a highly complex structural design.
The “suspended in midair” design was actually an accident
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Sky Pool was originally proposed because space at Embassy Gardens was limited: the development team boldly suggested suspending the pool between two buildings, accidentally creating what has become its most distinctive feature. Experiencing it in person isn’t easy, though, as the pool is currently mainly for Embassy Gardens residents. The next time you’re in London’s Nine Elms, look up – you might spot someone really swimming 35 meters in the air!
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