Careful. Swim off the Edge, Fall 55 Stories to Your Death

This is one serious example of trophy architecture. Extreme engineering in prosperous countries like this one in Singapore is meant to stir envy. The Marina Bay Sands infinity pool opened this month, and is located 200 meters off the ground, 150 meters in length. The entire hotel complex is part of a $5 billion investment, and the opposite of a DIY sensibility. 

But that is the point of this entry of this Moshe Safdie work. To inspire wonder. And man, I'm in awe. I've gotta go. Someday.