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Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaPeople actually used to swim in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vltava" target="_blank">Vltava River</a> in Prague until it became too polluted from industrial activity - now recent interest in the river has spurred the city to start cleaning up the waters, although they're still not in tip-top shape for dip. Local architects Ondrej Lipensky and <a href="http://www.kubna.cz/projekt/plovarna-na-vltave" target="_blank">Andrea Kubna</a> have come with a great idea to create a floating circular pool in the middle of the river for people to swim in. Like the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/floating-east-river-pool-concept-closer-to-becoming-a-reality/" target="_blank">+Pool in NYC</a>, this floating oasis would filter and clean the river water, making it safe for people to swim in. During the winter, the pool would be converted into a floating ice rink to continue the fun during the cold months.1
Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaThe floating pool can be used for swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter.2
Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaThe <a href="http://www.kubna.cz/projekt/plovarna-na-vltave" target="_blank">floating circular pool</a> would be located in the middle of the river - close to the islands, but before the spillway.3
Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaOnly accessible by boat, the pool offers recreational space for residents of the city without taking up valuable land.4
Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaA ferry boat would bring guests over from a dock on the mainland and bring them back when they are finished.5
Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaGuests could also hire private row or paddle boats to get over by themselves.6
Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaThe pool is located in the center of the floating oasis and is surrounded by a series of private cabins, changing rooms, restrooms, showers, a sauna, and a steam room.7
Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaA bar provides food and drink for guests, and a smaller shallower pool is available for younger kids.8
Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaThe river water would be filtered through a textile membrane on the bottom to provide water for the pool.9
Swimming Pool on the Vltava-Andree KubnaThis filter provides cleaner swimming water for guests and could also help improve the quality of the river.10
