Infinity Pool History and Mystique

Infinity Pool History and Mystique

Infinity pools are a mesmerizing sight to behold, and have become more and more popular in the last decade. An infinity pool is a reflecting or swimming pool where the water flows over one or more sides so that it appears as if there is no edge to the pool. Pools are designed this way to create a beautiful visual effect that is both calming and aesthetically pleasing.  Infinity pools are sometimes designed so that they appear to merge with another larger body of water, usually the ocean if the pool is situated in a beachfront location, or even the sky. Read more to learn about the history of the infinity pool and its origins, and where you can find some of the most spectacular infinity pools in Mexico at Garza Blanca’s Signature Residences beachfront real estate.

Infinity Pool History

Today, infinity pools are most often found in upscale resorts and estates. Curious about when the infinity pool originated?  Some believe that the infinity pool concept originally came together in France at the Stag Fountain at the Palace of Versailles. The Stag Fountain was built in the late 17th century and was one of the first vanishing-edge designs found in the entire world. Hundreds of years later back in the United States, architect John Lautner is noted as one of the first to come up with an infinity pool design. In the early 1960’s he began developing infinity pools in a variety of residential projects he was working on, and even created the infinity pool seen in the 1971 James Bond movie, “Diamonds Are Forever.”

Luxurious Design and Structure

Infinity pools are quite costly to construct, and require complex structural and mechanical design to obtain the vanishing-edge style that is so sought after. Also, they are usually built in precarious locations so it is extremely important that the base is structurally sound and solidly constructed.  The high cost behind infinity pools is usually a result of the need for an elaborate foundation system that effectively and safely anchors the pool to a hillside or another architecturally challenging location. In order to create the illusion of the vanishing edge, infinity pools must have an edge that is around ¼ of an inch lower than the pool’s water level. A basin or trough is constructed to catch water below on the outside of the pool’s edge, where it can then be circulated back into the pool via a water pump.

Garza Blanca Real Estate

Do you want to know where you can find some of the most stunning infinity pools? In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico you can find several infinity pools that will take your breath away at the luxurious Garza Blanca Signature Residences real estate. Built onto the hillside that is filled with greenery from the edge of the Sierra Madre mountains, Garza Blanca Signature Residences real estate have multiple infinity pools that will not disappoint. Garza Blanca’s principal infinity pool is located on the lower level where the water seems to seamlessly merge with the crystal clear Pacific Ocean below. Garza Blanca’s infinity pools are the perfect spot to work on your tan, or sip a glass of bubbly under a shady umbrella.  If you head up to higher ground, there is another Garza Blanca infinity pool that has dramatic views of the property, the lush vegetation, and the expansive Banderas Bay. Some Garza Blanca real estate homeowners have even claimed that these infinity pools deliver on the most beautiful views they have ever seen.

Want to check it out for yourself? Make sure to visit Garza Blanca Signature Residences real estate website at www.garzablancarealestate.com today to start planning your next getaway and hopefully find the second home you’ve been dreaming of.  Garza Blanca offers the best private beachfront residences and oceanfront luxury real estate in the area. If you are in the market for an incredible dream vacation home with amazing infinity pools that is like no other, then look no further than Garza Blanca Signature Residences real estate.