Taking "above-ground" to a new level: The Marina Bay Sands Singapore

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Standing at more than 200 meters, the Marina Bay Sands houses over 2,000 hotel rooms, a casino, and restaurants, among others. It faces the Marina Bay—hence the name—and is composed of three skyscrapers built side by side. It could have been any other hotel complex, if not for its most defining feature. Perched atop its three buildings is an infinity pool that gives new meaning to “above-ground pool.”


The Marina Bay Sands was designed by Safdie Architects, and was developed by Las Vegas Sands. It is considered to be the most expensive standalone casino property in the world, with the price reaching over $8 billion.

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Inspired by a house of cards, the Marina Bay Sands is truly a sight to behold. Its famous sky terrace, the Sands SkyPark, measures 1 hectare, and bridges the three buildings together. It is home to several restaurants and holds the longest elevated swimming pool. This infinity pool is around 191 meters off the ground, and can hold 376,500 gallons of water. It offers swimmers a view of the CBD skyline, the City Hall, the Esplanade, and the Singapore Flyer.


While the concept of an elevated swimming pool is in no way new, the scale and the dimensions of the Sands Skypark’s infinity pool make it a true milestone in architecture and swimming pool design. No doubt, this will usher the coming of even more innovative designs in the future.

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A pool for all seasons: Some pool care tips for every season

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Swimming pools have become a fixture in more houses nowadays. Prized for the fun they offer come swimming season, their owners take liberties to keep them properly maintained and in top condition. Though the regular changing of seasons can add to the challenge, maintaining swimming pools is manageable if you know where to focus on during any given season.


Spring
Spring is that time of the year when life begins anew after the emptiness of winter. Plants and fungi begin to propagate again, spreading spores into the air that may be brought by the rain to your newly opened swimming pool. Experts blame this for pool algae that may cause a variety of problems, from murkier water and slippery stairs to bacterial growth. Experts suggest using algaecide and a large dose of chlorine to treat the water of algae.

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Summer
The heat of summer encourages algal and bacterial growth. You should vacuum the pool thoroughly and use a chlorine shock weekly. These will help inhibit the growth of algae and bacteria on the water. You should also maintain the water’s acidity, and ensure that it is between ph 7.2 and 7.6 ideally.


Fall
Fall is known for one particular feature—falling leaves. This increases the need for pool maintenance. Make sure to remove leaves regularly. In autumn, you should begin your preparations for closing the pool for winter. You can do this by vacuuming and scrubbing the walls thoroughly. Raise the chlorine level to slow down the growth of algae and bacteria.

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Winter
Remove all external hoses, pumps, and filters in preparation for winter. Put on your pool’s winter cover. Your winter cover must be winterized according to the demands posed by your region, especially if your locale is known for very low temperatures.


Various types of swimming pools, such as Barrier Reef Pools’ fiberglass pools, and Blue World Pools’ above-ground pools, have specific maintenance requirements. Knowing where to focus simplifies the job, and allows you to prevent possible complications of a poorly managed pool.  


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