Poster Kings Cross Pond Club in north London
A woman swims in the Kings Cross Pond Club in north London on June 22, 2015.
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'An oasis of calm in the urban core'

Amidst the busyness of dense cities, it may be difficult to find a peaceful spot. This past summer, however, residents of London and Berlin were able to carve out oases of aquatic calm amidst the chaotic pace of city life.

In north London, a space next to a busy building site and major railway station was used for a naturally filtered swimming pond. In Berlin, a former railway-repair depot was converted into a community swimming pool and yoga center.

This video from Monocle Magazine takes a pleasant dip into these relaxing innovations.

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