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As the temperatures rise, splashing and swimming in pools seems like a cool option. These public pools offer the perfect oasis for hot summer days, lazy afternoons, and splashy family fun.

Architecture studio Populous has unveiled renderings of Riverside Stand at the Premier League football club Fulham FC’s Craven Cottage stadium in London that depict a rooftop swimming pool, which will form part of the Sky Deck on its top three floors. The images suggest that the pool will not have views of the pitch, but will instead look out to the Thames.

The design team’s vision for the New Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage was to create a unique experience for fans and guests, whether in the context of football or beyond. As a result, along with stadium seating with a capacity of around 8,000 spectators that will raise the capacity of the stadium to 28,500, the stand will contain restaurants, bars, conference facilities, event spaces, a boutique hotel and a health club.

Designed by LA-based design studio PlayLab Inc and the now-dissolved studio Family, +Pool is a cross-shaped pool that will filter pollutants from the surrounding water without chemicals or additives. According to the team, the patented +Pool’s unique filtration system will be capable of cleaning 1,000,000 gallons of water a day.

The four sections of +Pool’s cross-shaped design can be reconfigured for a variety of activities including lap swimming, lounging watersports and children’s activities. They can be used independently or combined to form an Olympic-length pool.

The pilot project that will be installed in New York City summer 2024 and is expected to be open for swimmers summer 2025, will also serve as testing for the +Pool’s design to be used elsewhere in New York state, including Buffalo, Newburgh, Rochester and other locations.

Seine Design has introduced Annette K, a floating swimming pool and wellness gym moored on the Seine in Paris, France. Named in honor of Annette Kellerman, a swimmer who overcame polio, the unparalleled facility, it features an Olympic-length swimming pool alongside a sports, health, and wellness center, as well as a coffee shop, restaurant, spa, and physiotherapy offices.

Central to the barge is a magnificent open-air rooftop pool offering views of the Eiffel Tower. Constructed from wood, steel, and glass, the structure pays homage shipbuilding aesthetics. The suspended pool, resembling the hull of a ketch sailboat, integrates seamlessly with the green trees and white buildings of the right bank, evoking memories of the historic Deligny pool and ethereal Impressionist water scenes.

The design incorporates a Nordic pool concept. The heated pool allows for swimming in various weather conditions, while the efficient heating system keeps lower deck spaces warm. The terrace floor features a running track, providing a dynamic exercise environment with panoramic views.

Water elements are thoughtfully incorporated into the design, with portholes allowing natural light to penetrate the building and reflections from the Seine creating visual effects reminiscent of Impressionist paintings.