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The video was shot by the BBC near the US Embassy in Nine Elms, just south of the River Thames. All we can say is: we wouldn’t want to look down.
Swimmers enjoy warm weather in London at the Sky Pool which is believed to be the world’s first transparent pool built between two skyscrapers
https://t.co/mtRX8qvt0apic.twitter.com/2skTGK9Jp7— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 1, 2021
It’s pretty amazing to look at.
This really looks pretty incredible. The new #SkyPool, an acrylic transparent swimming pool stretched between the 10th stories. #EmbassyGardens, #NineElms, #London. @NineElmsTeam#helicopter#AerialViewspic.twitter.com/nVSwPvu1RO
— Jason Hawkes (@jasonhawkesphot) May 30, 2021
Here’s a view from an actual swimmer in the pool.
London’s Skypool 🏊♂️ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vsloR4z5Jy
— Thomas Mackintosh (@T_Mackintosh) May 27, 2021
And from someone watching underneath.
State of the #skypool costing £400 per day to heat, below the swamp that is @ballymore ‘s attempt at a #playground – clearly designed by some culchies, muddy af and unusable #embassygardens#nineelms#london@Ballymorehellpic.twitter.com/JvV7uBS7kx
— DOM808 (@DOM8O8) May 26, 2021
Some people aren’t convinced, though.
No money in the world would get me in that. Feel nauseous just looking at it! 😳🤢 #SkyPoolhttps://t.co/gOvgwSBusN
— Amy 💙🌈 (@geordiegalg) June 1, 2021
And to top it all off, there’s a catch. A big one.
Initially, people pointed out that you need to be a resident of Embassy Gardens to swim there. But the pool actually isn’t open to those living in the shared ownership part of the Embassy Gardens development.
This pool, at Embassy Gardens in Nine Elms, cannot be accessed by those living in the shared ownership part of the development …. https://t.co/vzRCoENQH5
— Vicky Spratt (@Victoria_Spratt) June 1, 2021
A spokesperson for Embassy Gardens told HuffPost UK: “The shared-ownership properties at Embassy Gardens are owned and managed by Peabody and Optivo.
“When Peabody and Optivo acquired their elements of the development prior to construction, they had the option to choose which facilities they wanted to buy into for their residents. To retain a more affordable service charge, they elected to not include access to the health club, cinema, pools, business centre, lounges, concierge and post room.”
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