Infinity pool

Such pools are often designed so that the edge appears to merge with a larger body of water such as the ocean, or with the sky, and may overlook locations such as natural landscapes and cityscapes.

[1][2][3] It has been claimed that the infinity pool concept originated in France, and that one of the first vanishing-edge designs was the Stag Fountain at the Palace of Versailles, built in the late 17th century.

[5] Infinity pools are expensive and require extensive structural, mechanical, and architectural detailing.

[citation needed] Since they are often built in precarious locations, sound structural engineering is paramount.

The high cost of these pools often arises from the elaborate foundation systems that anchor them to hillsides.