Rooftop and Terrace Pools for Luxury Hotels: Innovative Solutions with Myrtha Technology

Swim on Top of the World

For swimmers, a pool is a source of physical and mental wellbeing. For designers, engineers, and architects tasked with imagining a swimming pool atop a skyscraper, that wellbeing can quickly turn into a series of engineering headaches.

The idea of slipping into a pool many meters above the ground and enjoying breathtaking views of a city skyline - or even a towering ocean vista - is a dream for many. But making that dream a reality is no small feat. Limited space, long lead times, and complex structural calculations are just some of the challenges that must be overcome.

The challenges of high-rise pool construction

Designing and installing pools in high-rise buildings requires far more than creativity. Architects must take into account structural loads, space restrictions, and logistical barriers. Traditional construction methods, such as concrete or welded steel pools, often demand extensive reinforcement, larger crews, and specialised equipment, which can significantly increase costs and timelines.

Myrtha Pools has developed modular, lightweight systems that make it possible to bring pools to life in even the most challenging settings: high above the ground, in limited-access sites, and under complex technical constraints.

Think about installing a pool 51 stories above the ground in the heart of Miami, and you’d likely imagine cranes (or several) being involved.

However, thanks to Myrtha Pools’ modular system, all the pool components were custom-designed, light enough, and compact enough to be transported via elevator, or even carried through a standard doorway or window.

Unlike concrete or welded steel pools that require massive cranes and heavy construction equipment, Myrtha’s modular solution simplifies logistics and generates considerable budget savings.

In any complex building project, timing the phases of construction is a critical factor. This is particularly true in high-rise pool projects, where logistics and sequencing can become especially complicated. What planning and building teams need is a system that combines maximum flexibility with minimum installation time.

The answer is Myrtha Pools and its exclusive technology, which makes it possible to create a seamless, strong, self-supporting structure, without the need to cast concrete on site.

In addition, the ability to design and prefabricate accessories such as ladders, benches, and zero-entry features makes installation at least five times faster than traditional construction methods.

Thanks to the modular system and reduced installation timeframe, a pool can be scheduled at almost any stage of a project, even during the final phase of construction.

This was the case with the main pool of the SLS Brickell Hotel & Residences in Miami, a project recognised by the Architecture MasterPrize 2020.