I wonder, "Who designed that skyscraper?" "How did his - or her - mind conceive of that structure?" Some artists paint, and some sculpt. And others - architects - dream 3-D dreams with their sketchpads. And then a team of investors, engineers, contractors and skilled construction workers bring the sketch to life. That process is pretty amazing to me.
Today I saw a stunning photograph of an infinity pool. So stunning, I Googled the thing.
Where is it? And who designed it?
It's the SkyPark Infinity Pool at the Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore. At present, it is the world's largest public cantilevered platform, a stunning retreat set atop the 55-story casino and hotel. The park and pool are designed to accomodate 3,900 people - can you imagine?
According to Wikipedia, "The 20-hectare resort was designed by Moshe Safdie Architects. The local architect of record was Aedas Singapore, and engineering was provided by Arup and Parsons Brinkerhoff (MEP). The main contractor was Ssangyong Engineering and Construction."
It is currently the world's most expensive stand-alone casino property at $8 billion, and it includes a shopping mall, a museum, two theatres, seven restaurants, and an ice skating rink - in addition to the world's largest atrium casino and hotel.
I have seen quite a few casinos in Las Vegas, and I haven't been enamored by any of them. But this casino, I think, adds a fascinating beauty to the world. Congratulations to the team of visionaries who created this wonder. I hope I am able to visit Singapore ~ and swim in the SkyPark Infinity Pool ~ some year soon.
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