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Infinity Gauntlet from Marvel Universe.
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An infinity pool, also known as a vanishing edge pool or a zero-edge pool, is a swimming pool design concept that creates the illusion of water extending to the horizon or blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. The defining feature of an infinity pool is its edge, which is designed to be visually undetectable, giving the impression that the pool extends infinitely.
Infinity pools are typically built on elevated locations, such as hilltops or cliff edges, where the edge of the pool can overlook a scenic view such as the ocean, a lake, or a city skyline. The pool is constructed with one or more edges that are slightly lower than the water level, allowing the water to flow over and into a catch basin or trough. From the vantage point of someone in the pool or looking at it, the water appears to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape or body of water, creating a stunning visual effect.
These pools are designed to give a sense of infinite space and a feeling of being connected with the natural surroundings. They are often associated with luxury resorts, high-end hotels, and upscale residences, as they require specific engineering and design considerations to achieve the desired effect. The construction of an infinity pool involves careful calculations to ensure that the water flows evenly over the edge and is collected and recirculated properly.
Infinity pools are favored for their aesthetic appeal, creating a striking visual experience that enhances the overall ambiance of a location. They offer a unique swimming experience, as if one is swimming into the horizon or floating above the landscape.
‘Infinity’ is an immersive environment project by Refik Anadol. Project is an integral part of artist’s ongoing ‘Temporary Immersive Environment Experiments’ which is a research on audio/visual installations by using the state called immersion which is the state of consciousness where an immersant’s awareness of physical self is transformed by being surrounded in an engrossing environment; often artificial, creating a perception of presence in a non-physical world.
In this project ‘infinity’ chosen as a concept,a radical effort to deconstruct the framework of this illusory space and transgress the normal boundaries of the viewing experience to set out to transform the conventional flat cinema projection screen into a three dimensional kinetic and architectonic space of visualisation by using contemporary algorithms.
Light is the major element in the experiment, used to blur and interconnect the boundaries between the two realms actual/fictional and physical/virtual. It signifies the threshold between the simulacrum space created by the projection technology, and the physical space where the viewer stands. The experiments will discuss the inherent spatial qualities of immersive virtual environments and their effect on the embodied person. Through the presented framework, the experiments intends to question the relativity of perception and how it informs the apprehension of our surroundings. Rather than approaching the medium as a means of escape into some disembodied techno-utopian fantasy, projects sees itself as a means of return, i.e. facilitating a temporary release from our habitual perceptions and culturally biased assumptions about being in the world, to enable us, however momentarily, to perceive ourselves and the world around us freshly.
Exhibition at Artnivo’s ’40 Meters 4 Walls 8 Cubes’ in collaboration with Istanbul Biennial at Zorlu Performing Art Center.
The distinctive curve of the footbridge arches create a unique reflection in the River Tees forming the mathematical symbol for infinity and lending itself to the name.
Opened 14th May 2009
Linking Stockton on Tees's North Shore to Thornaby on the South shore, the bridge was designed and built in partnership with Stockton Borough Council with Expedition Engineering, Spence Associates and WYG, fabrication by Cleveland Bridge and site construction by Balfor Beatty.
Infinity Q50S Hybrid
Infinity is still a rare car to see in the UK.
I believe a small Infinity will go into production in Sunderland next year, so maybe we'll see more of them.
An infinity pool looks out onto Reem Island construction and to the bridge connecting Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Infinity at Brickell is a 52-story luxury condominium sky-rise that features 459 loft-style residences commanding captivating views in every direction. Located one block from all the action on Brickell Avenue, Infinity is a lifestyle destination buzzing with cosmopolitan comforts and convenience.
"Infinity"
19" maximum diameter
contemporary mosaic
tesserae include:
Italian and gold smalti, vitreous glass, ceramic, mirror, millefiore, shell, abalone
“The spiral is the most ancient symbol found on every civilized continent. Due to its appearance at burial sites across the globe, the spiral most likely represented the "life-death-rebirth" cycle. Similarly, the spiral symbolized the sun, as ancient people thought the sun was born each morning, died each night, and was reborn the next morning."
"In human color psychology, red is associated with heat, energy and blood, and emotions that "stir the blood", including anger, passion, and love."
-both quotes courtesy of Wikipedia