ACTIVATING URBAN SPACES
EDITORIAL
Dear IAKS members and friends of ‘sb’,
Sometimes all it takes is a single spark to set things in motion – and not just in the literal sense. A skate park in a former industrial area, a curved climbing structure along an urban canyon, a small trampoline area in a park or a simple balancing beam along a path: urban spaces for physical activity can be social catalysts and places of self-efficacy, encounters and inclusion. What comes naturally to children – experiencing space through movement and play – is something we often forget as adults. But this is precisely where our creative and social responsibility begins.
As the managing director of a company that develops exercise programmes in public spaces across Europe, I know from experience that it takes more than just good equipment or spectacular architecture. What is needed is a feel for the existing social, structural and atmospheric conditions – and the will to help shape them. Because urban spaces are not ‘finished’. They continue to evolve if we allow them to –and sometimes even provoke them to do so.
At IAKS, we focus on precisely these questions: How can spaces be designed to encourage physical activity – with low thresholds, across generations and in a self-determined manner? What role do stakeholders such as local authorities, planners, user groups and local pressure groups play? And, as experts, what responsibility do we bear when we not only plan and implement urban spaces to be functional, but also shape them culturally?
The projects presented in this issue show very impressively how different these answers can be – and how inspiring the results are.
The Jubilee Park project in Gothenburg, Sweden, creates smooth interfaces between play, recreation and learning with gentle topographical transitions and plenty of greenery. The Eco Park in Durres, Albania, presents the concept of sustainability not only as a material label, but also as a cultural ethos – with multifunctional structures and respectful treatment of the environment.
The Rathmines Youth Hub in Australia impresses with its clear stance towards young people by giving them a space that has been designed on their level – without any educational finger-wagging. Skakerringen in Norway shows how exercise can be made possible even in small, decentralised places – if the opportunity is provided.
Igualada skate park in Spain and Aldgate’s twisted ribbon in the United Kingdom demonstrate how urban interventions can make a statement without being intrusive. And at Loops in Hjortshøj, Denmark, a testing ground with parkour courses and multifunctional exercise spaces is being created that prioritises the principle of free appropriation – something that would benefit many of our cities.
Basic insights into the increasingly popular ‘Pump & Jump Tracks‘ are provided in an interview with Dirk Scheumann, founder and managing director of a company specializing in action sports. He explains what needs to be considered during the planning process and what societal, social, and athletic benefits these facilities for informal sports can offer.
What all these examples have in common is that they take users seriously. Rather than exercise areas in the traditional sense, they create spaces of possibility. Spaces in which the urban environment not only functions, but comes to life and improves the quality of life for its residents in the long term.
Please enjoy reading this inspiring issue – and discovering lots of new ideas for your own work.
Be inspired by the projects from around the world shown here. Be globally inspired but act locally!
Steffen Strasser IAKS Executive Board member
Steffen Strasser
ACTIVATING URBAN SPACES
29th IAKS Congress
Programme
TUESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2025
11:30 h – 13:00 h: Strategies towards net-zero sports and leisure facilities
13:30 h – 15:00 h: Reducing the embodied carbon
15:30 h – 17:00 h: The public value and social return on invest of physical activity and recreation infrastructure
17:00 h – 18:00 h: Happy hour for IAKS members and friends
18:00 h – 22:30 h: 2025 IOC IAKS Architecture Prize Gala*
WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2025
10:15 h – 11:30 h: Economically sustainable facilities 11:45 h – 12:45 h: Who are we building for? Inclusiveness and circularity
13:30 h – 14:45 h: Sustainable public pools: Design, technical and operational concepts
15:15 h – 17:00 h: IAKS General Assembly (only for IAKS members)
17:00 h – 18:00 h: Happy hour for IAKS members and friends
19:00 h – 22:30 h: Nations’ night and D-A-CH evening for IAKS members*
THURSDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2025
10:15 h – 11:15 h: Outdoor activity areas: Integrated planning and shared usage 11:30 h – 13:00 h: Changing the Narrative: Sustainaiblity for the next generation of sports surface – It’s here already!
13:30 h – 14:30 h: Beyond the court: The sports hall for the future
14:45 h – 15:45 h: Future-proof models for ice arenas
16:00 h – 17:00 h: Stadia as drivers of social and environmental sustainability
17:00 h – 18:00 h: Happy hour for IAKS members and friends
FRIDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2025 Programme coming up soon
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*Gala und Nation’s Night are not included
Information and tickets: iaks.sport/congress
Simultaneous translation: German/English/Spanish
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Venue: Congress Centre North of Koelnmesse Messeplatz 1, Entrance North 50679 Cologne, Germany
29th IAKS Congress
CREATING HIGH - PERFORMING FACILITIES FOR AN ACTIVE FUTURE 28-31 October 2025, Cologne
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FSB Sports Show Riyadh concludes a successful launch with 13,110 visitors
Addressing Saudi Arabia‘s sports infrastructure ambitions
Professionals working across stadiums, public parks, schools and large-scale urban projects sourced fit-for-purpose, ready-to-deploy solutions at the event. Industry leaders, including experts from the IAKS network, drove technical discussions at Saudi Sports & Leisure Summit and ActiveSpaces 360. Driven by the launch edition’s success, the second edition is set to take place from 15-17 June 2026.
The first edition of FSB Sports Show Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has successfully concluded, establishing itself as Saudi Arabia’s largest trade event dedicated to sports infrastructure, leisure facilities and public spaces. Launched in the lead-up to landmark events like the 2029 Asian Winter Games and FIFA World Cup 2034, the exhibition has been timely in meeting the surging demand for sports infrastructure in the Kingdom, further aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program and ongoing stadium and recreational facility development as part of Vision 2030.
Supporting Saudi Arabia’s sports agenda
FSB Sports Show Riyadh, co-located with International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia drew significant turnout from government stakeholders, real estate developers, consultants and leisure operators, welcoming 13,110 attendees and reflecting the depth of interest in sports-led urban transformation. Visitors included professionals working across stadiums, public parks, schools, and large-scale urban projects, all actively seeking fitfor-purpose, ready-to-deploy solutions.
With packed aisles and a busy show floor, the debut edition highlighted how sports and leisure infrastructure is becoming a central pillar in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions. Furthermore, the ‘Sport for All’ strategy by the Kingdom’s government helps promote physical activity, inclusion, and community wellbeing by expanding access to sports facilities and encouraging participation across all age groups – from popular sports to public urban sports programmes.
Driving strategic dialogue and technical excellence
The Saudi Sports & Leisure Summit addressed key themes such as smart facility management, climate-adaptive design and sustainable and adaptive infrastructure. Speakers from Saudi Sports for All Federation, AtkinsRéalis, Saudi Sports Professionals Network and Levelz Gaming Group led discussions that brought together consultants, policymakers and investors focused on reshaping Saudi Arabia’s sports infrastructure through inclusive and accessible spaces.
IAKS and ESTC – EMEA as cooperation partners of ActiveSpaces 360
The two-day feature, ActiveSpaces 360, explored practical conversations and discussions on topics including modular builds, synthetic turf quality, urban activation, and inclusive space planning. On 17 June the ActiveSpaces 360 Sessions were supplied by the IAKS and the ESTC - EMEA Synthetic Turf Council, including speakers Tom Pinnington, The Sports Consultancy; Javier Dávila de Eusebio, IDOM; Irina Korneychuk and Paul Rigby, FaulknerBrowns Architects; Hussein Madi, Apex Management; Klaus Meinel, IAKS; Stefan Diderich, ESTC; Prof. David James, Labosport Group; Tobias Owegeser, SMG; and Robert Rossing, Matex Group.
Author and photos: dmg and Koelnmesse www.fsb-riyadh.com
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IAKS UK and Ireland: Facility tour to Lee Valley venues, 1 October
London: Lee Valley Regional Park Authority‘s national and regional sports venues
Hitting the sweet spot – see for yourself how Lee Valley’s world class venues blend community activation, major events and a commercial focus.
Here’s your chance to get under the skin of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s successful modern sporting venues. See how Lee Valley VeloPark, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Lee Valley Ice Centre, and Lee Valley Athletics Centre were specified, how the design process worked, what makes them tick financially and operationally.
Find out how community and commercial objectives dovetail, how venues need to adapt to changing demands and how they can be designed to complement the green space they sit in.
This 1-day IAKS UK & Ireland tour will also share what hasn’t gone to plan, how they have had to adapt, how they deal with a wide variety of challenges and how they are now planning for the next 20 years.
Who will attend?
The tour is aimed at venue operators, local authorities, consultants, architects, planners, and anyone in the industry looking to broaden their understanding of sport and leisure venues. The day is full of opportunities to network and interact with a range of professionals.
Registration fee includes teas & coffees, lunch, transfer by coach, and a tour guide.
IAKS Members: GBP 90 (105 EUR)
Public Sector: GBP 110 (EUR 128)
Non-Members: GBP 120 (EUR 140)
Register now and win two tickets to cycle at VeloPark!
Author: IAKS UK & Ireland www.iaks.sport/events
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IAKS Canada: Vancouver facility tour
25 September 2025 Burnaby and New Westminster, BC
IAKS Canada launches exclusive facility tour in Greater Vancouver on 25 September 2025. Experience innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge design – all in one unforgettable day.
IAKS Canada is thrilled to continue its popular facility tour series with a free, behind-the-scenes look at two of the Greater Vancouver area’s most exciting new recreation facilities. This is a unique opportunity to explore the future of sport and community infrastructure – up close and in action.
Go behind the scenes with the experts
Tour attendees will get exclusive insights directly from the designers and operators of both facilities. Learn firsthand about key design challenges and innovative solutions, operational approaches and lessons learned, the process of building worldclass, community-focused infrastructure and more.
Who will attend?
IAKS Canada is proud to offer this exclusive tour at no cost to participants and is welcoming facility operators, municipal and government staff, designers, architects, engineers and anyone who is passionate about sustainable and inclusive recreation spaces. Spots are limited, so secure yours today and be part of this inspiring experience in the evolution of public sports and leisure design.
SFU Stadium at Terry Fox Field
This award-winning venue is redefining what public spaces on campus can be. Designed to balance performance, participation, and social interaction, the stadium transforms with ease: on game days, it becomes a dynamic performance venue with tiered seating for spectators and open areas for casual socializing; on other days, it serves as a welcoming, south-facing gathering space – perfect for cultural events, informal meetups, or simply relaxing with a view.
təməsew txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre
Canada’s first all-electric pool! The təməsew txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre is setting new national benchmarks as Canada’s first fully electric aquatic facility built to Zero Carbon Building standards. Inspired by leading European technologies and inclusive design strategies, it represents a bold step toward a greener, more accessible future.
Author: IAKS Canada
www.iaks.sport/events
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IAKS Canada community centre tour provided insights on design programme
Missisauga, 5 June 2025
IAKS Canada, in collaboration with the City of Mississauga, organized a study tour of two recently completed community recreation centres on 5 June 2025. This tour provided participants an opportunity to visit the facilities and hear from each projects design team, and client group.
27 Canadian participants had the opportunity to explore inspiring community recreation facilities in Mississauga. They were welcomed by representatives of the City of Mississauga’s recreation department who, with assistance from the project’s architecture teams, presented its comprehensive design strategies for each facility and how to promote recreation for the communities that each project serves.
The tour began at the Churchill Meadows Community Centre. Opened in 2021, the Centre and its surrounding park offer a wide range of amenities, including a community pool, gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, and various support spaces. The facility is situated within a 50-acre park that features three FIFAsized soccer pitches, a splash pad, a natural playground, a skate spot, an outdoor basketball court, and a soon-to-be-completed cricket pitch. In addition to the recreational programming, the
tour highlighted the facility’s distinctive mass timber structure and its thoughtful integration of public space as social infrastructure – these generous ‘porch’ areas serve as transitional zones, seamlessly connecting the interior spaces with the surrounding outdoor sports facilities.
The study tour then visited the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, which was recently completed in 2024 and features an addition and renovation to an existing facility. The new program spaces include a 6-lane lap pool, leisure pool, universal change rooms, fitness area, studio, and multipurpose rooms. The project integrates itself into the existing building, completing a cohesive whole, and a new community hub for its neighbourhood. It is complemented by ambitious sustainability, and accessibility strategies.
Author and photos: IAKS Canada
Full house, fresh ideas
IAKS ANZ Architects´ Forum 2025 delivers big Melbourne, 24 June 2025
A sold-out success, bold ideas, and inspired voices – the 2025 Architects & Sports Design Forum left the industry wanting more. IAKS ANZ continues to set the bar for thought leadership and collaboration in sport and recreation facility design with the 2025 Architects & Sports Design Forum, held on Tuesday, 24 June at the striking BECA offices in Melbourne Quarter Tower, Docklands. Bringing together leaders in architecture, high-performance sport, and community infrastructure, this year’s forum tackled the powerful theme: ‘Designing for High Performance and Community Needs.‘
With a diverse panel of influential voices, including Todd Greenberg (CEO, Cricket Australia) and a surprise guest appearance from Sue McGill (Australian Sports Commission), the forum sparked vibrant conversation and fresh perspectives. Attendees from across the sport, design, and facility development sectors left energised, with many saying they were “inspired and eager for more.”
“We’ve barely scratched the surface of what’s possible when we bring these sectors together,” said Anthony Neal, Director Libraries, Recreation and Waterways, City of Melbourne.
“The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and it’s clear there’s a strong appetite for deeper conversations and ongoing collaboration,” added Irina Akhmanova, architect at ‚Populous‘.
What made it a standout evening?
A dynamic, engaging panel format, high-impact insights into elite sport and grassroots facility design, valuable networking
across disciplines, a spotlight on emerging trends, shared challenges, and new opportunities in sport and leisure infrastructure. This year’s panel featured an impressive lineup: Warrick Chalmers, Anthony Neal, Mike McGrath, Sue McGill, Todd Greenberg, John Tuxworth, and Irina Akhmanova – each bringing unique expertise and passion to the discussion.
What’s next for IAKS ANZ?
IAKS ANZ is already looking ahead, building on the forum’s energy to shape future events that deepen the dialogue and drive meaningful progress in Australia and New Zealand’s sport and recreation spaces.
“This forum reaffirmed our role in connecting experts and elevating conversations around quality sport and recreation infrastructure,” said Yvette Audet, IAKS ANZ Chair. “We’re excited for what’s next.”
Author and photos: IAKS ANZ
NEW TO THE IAKS NETWORK
ACO AG Netstal (Switzerland)
ACO is an international water-tech company that develops smart solutions for collecting, cleaning, storing and reusing water with the ACO WaterCycle. The technologies offered not only protect people from water, but also water from harmful influences such as microplastics or pollutants. As a UNESCO Ambassador 2025 for the UN Sustainable Development Goal ‘Clean Water’, the company is actively committed to a resource-conserving water cycle.
www.aco.ch
Cotenda Glasgow (UK)
Cotenda supplies products proven to increase participation in sport and activity.
Winning a design competition for the London 2012 Olympics launched their ‘Poolpod’ platform lift, now enabling independent swimming in 500+ pools, across five continents.
In-depth stakeholder input added unique features to their new model ‘Poolpod 3.0‘. The latest model includes two built-in seats enabling care-givers to accompany users into the pool, rapid portability allowing pools to reconfigure the water-space, electronic operation with manual backup handle in the event of failure, industry-leading safety features, and much more.
‚Poolpod‘ is shipped assembled and can be installed in any pool in ~ 4 hours.
www.cotenda.com
Santec Aarau (Switzerland)
Santec Systems AG sees itself as a forward-looking company that realises challenging lighting projects with enthusiasm and ambition.
Sustainable action, efficient utilisation of resources, reduction of environmental impact and well-trained staff are all part of the company philosophy. Thanks to the many years of experience of its employees and partners, Santec Systems AG is able to act as a professional full-service provider on the Swiss market. Taking into account all economic and normative requirements, business partners can put together an attractive package of services, product delivery and project management according to their needs.
By participating in relevant associations, Santec is committed to the continuous development of the industry. Being involved as lecturers and content developers in various educational institutes, the aim is to promote awareness of ‘good lighting’.
www.santec-ag.ch
AXS SATOW INC. Tokyo (Japan)
AXS SATOW INC., founded in 1945, is a well-known first-class architectural firm in Japan with 324 staff and strong technical expertise. Its founder, Takeo Sato, was a leading figure in Japanese architecture and a former president of the Architectural Institute of Japan. The firm’s services include architectural design, urban planning, and engineering consulting. Over 80 years, the company has won more than 520 professional awards, including 39 Good Design Awards and 28 BCS Awards. Since 2002, AXS SATOW INC. has expanded into China, focusing on public buildings such as sports facilities, convention centers, and medical facilities.
www.axscom.jp
Sport- und Ferienpark Worriken Worriken (Belgium)
The Worriken sports and holiday park in East Belgium has stood for nearly 50 years as a top destination for sports, leisure, and vacation activities, set amidst beautiful natural surroundings in an exclusive location on the Bütgenbach reservoir. With a range of accommodation options, Worriken is the ideal spot for schools, sports clubs, and private guests alike.
In the coming years, the Government of the German-speaking Community will make extensive investments in the Worriken destination to offer guests an even wider range of sports and leisure activities, accommodations suitable for all target groups, and an attractive culinary experience.
www.worriken.be
Proludic Göppingen (Germany)
Proludic designs inspiring play and activity spaces – from the first idea to the finished facility.
With over 150,000 completed projects worldwide and a presence in more than 50 countries, we deliver tailored solutions based on modular systems – from individual play equipment to large-scale, conceptually designed installations made of natural wood, featuring inclusive elements and holistic recreational sport concepts. Every customer benefit from a dedicated contact, backed by an experienced team of designers, planners and product specialists.
The innovation ARBOREA PLAY® demonstrates how existing trees can be integrated into a holistic and inclusive playground concept.
Our message: “Playfully active & naturally inclusive.”
www.proludic.de
WilkinsonEyre London (UK)
WilkinsonEyre is an international architectural practice that has designed some of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, including Gardens by the Bay in Singapore and Battersea Power Station in London.
They have delivered top-class sporting venues globally, from Olympic arenas in London and Rio to a series of landmark projects for Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord’s, home of cricket.
Drawing on their experience designing visitor destinations, they bring fresh thinking to the development of sports venues as relevant and viable attractions in their own right, offering yearround appeal. Their commitment to design and technical excellence creates spaces that elevate the spectator experience.
www.wilkinsoneyre.com
energielenker
Münster (Germany)
Energielenker Group is an energy service provider focussing on holistic, technical solutions for increasing energy efficiency and using renewable energies.
The company offers services in the areas of energy management, technical building services, photovoltaics, charging infrastructure, heat recovery and intelligent control and digitalisation of energy flows. Through contracting models, energielenker also takes on the investment, planning, construction and operation of energy-efficient systems. The aim is to reduce CO2 emissions, increase security of supply and realise economically viable energy solutions.
www.energielenker.de
Mobility, community, and nature coming together
North-South Corridor in Singapore
Mobility, community, and nature come together in the vision for the future of Singapore’s North-South Corridor’s surface streets. Partnering with Ramboll, Cistri, Gehl, Participate in Design, and Camphora, Henning Larsen are reimagining the 21.5 km as a new multi-modal mobility corridor for the city.
Stretching across the island of Singapore, the North-South Corridor is a central piece of the city’s development. Transforming surface streets into a 21.5 km corridor, the design aims to redefine mobility and urban living in Singapore to build resilient, inclusive, and green communities.
The design introduces four distinct sections to the corridor – a 6 km Community-Industrial segment, a 7 km Ecological Loop, a 5 km People’s Wellness Corridor, and a 3.5 km Cultural-Heritage Segment with more than 20 highlights to explore. These areas are designed to foster active socially connected spaces and multi-modal options.
The North-South Corridor is designed for inclusivity – aiming to create meaningful public spaces that cater to the needs of local communities, reflect local culture and heritage, and are easily adaptable to future changes in adjacent areas.
A new public space along Rochor Road will prioritize pedestrians, enhancing connectivity and social interaction in the city. This focal point will sit at the intersection of three neighbourhoods: Little India, Kampong Gelam, and Albert Street, symbolizing the city’s cultural diversity.
“We’re not just redesigning a road; we’re crafting a living, breathing space that will become a blueprint for future mobility and urban living, one that can inspire similar transformations in cities across the world. Together with the community, we are building a corridor that will grow and adapt with Singapore, ensuring our city remains resilient, inclusive, and vibrant for generations to come,” says Leonard Ng, Asia Pacific Director at Henning Larsen.
City in nature
Embodying Singapore’s vision of becoming a ‘City in Nature’, the new transport corridor will connect neighbourhoods and historic districts through surface streets transformations, connecting the North-South Corridor to existing parks and green corridors. The design aims to create new green spaces and enhance urban ecosystems through features such as new walking and cycling lanes to enhance the experience of using active mobility and public transport. Landscape and greenery will be designed to make the corridor an attractive and inviting outdoor space.
“Imagine our common corridor, where every step, pedal, and bus journey bring us new immersive experiences within the ‘life reserve’. By prioritizing sustainable travel choices with the safety of users in mind, transport plays a key role in enabling new urban spaces for community bonds to be forged. The master plan vision focuses on safety and efficiency in mobility connection,” says Ray Krishna, Head of Smart Mobility APAC at Ramboll.
Author, plan and rendering: Henning Larsen, www.henninglarsen.com
Pump & jump tracks: adaptable and attractive
Interview with action sports expert Dirk Scheumann www.schneestern.com
The pump & jump track is still under the radar for many, but steadily gaining in popularity. In this interview, Dirk Scheumann, founder and managing director of Schneestern, a company based in the Allgäu region of Germany and specialising in action sports, reveals why facilities for this informal sport are becoming increasingly popular, what factors need to be considered when designing them, and what additional benefits they offer to society, communities and sport.
What is the origin of the pump & jump track?
The pump & jump track evolved out of the classic pump track. It originated in the early 2000s, originally in mountain biking (MTB) – specifically as a form of training for pumping, i.e. generating speed through body movement rather than pedalling. The early facilities were mostly built from dirt (dirt parks), located outside town centres and required a lot of maintenance.
The first asphalt pump track in Chur, Switzerland, in 2012 marked a turning point. The use of asphalt made the facility significantly more robust and easier to maintain – regular ‘reshaping’ of the track was no longer necessary. At the same time, it opened up new opportunities for other sports equipment such as skateboards, inline skates and scooters. The pump track has thus been transformed into a multifunctional exercise space for a
wide range of target groups. Nevertheless, dirt parks still have their place in facilities heavily geared towards MTBs – particularly as a complementary skills centre in combination with asphalted areas. They are used specifically to develop technical skills in MTB training.
In recent years, the classic pump track has evolved into a modular product family, now known collectively as pump & jump tracks. The spectrum ranges from roller play areas for very young with foot-to-floor slider cars and toddlers‘ scooters –often used in playgrounds or daycare centres – via so-called balance bike tracks, which enables children to experience steering and balancing for the first time on balance bikes and scooters, to the classic flow track with rollers and turns, where speed is generated by rhythmic pumping.
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For the advanced, the jumpline is coming into its own. With specially designed jump elements, it promotes skill development and prevents repetitioninduced boredom – jumps are an absolute must these days. Things get even more competitive on the race track, which has two parallel lanes for direct time comparisons. This format is now also used in professional contexts, such as German championships and World Cups. The latest addition is the slopestyle track: a combination of jumps, turns and wall rides inspired by MTB freeriding, built from robust asphalt and designed for top-level experienced riders.
In short, the pump & jump track is a versatile, extendable sports facility that can be adapted to different ages and performance levels – and thus goes far beyond the original idea of the pump track.
Who’s in the target group?
This is where the pump & jump track really shines: the target audience is basically anyone – or, as we like to call it, the whole family. ‘Something for everyone’ is the phrase that sums it up best.
In play, young children can gain their first experiences of riding balance bikes and scooters. Older kids and teenagers can try out the various track elements and improve their skills step by step –whether pumping, jumping or competing directly on the race line. At the same time, the waiting area is a great place for parents, grandparents or other accompanying persons to hang out. This way, you can meet like-minded people, chat or even try out the track yourself.
The term ‘pump & jump track’ sounds young and dynamic – but ‘multi-generational roller sports facility’ is actually a more accurate description of the idea behind it: an exercise space that works for and connects all generations.
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What are the key considerations at the design stage?
When designing a pump & jump track, there are many factors to consider – first and foremost, the wide variety of potential user groups. After all, such a facility attracts toddlers, teenagers and ambitious athletes alike. This diversity is a strength, but it is also a potential source of conflict.
That is why every planning process starts with a clear definition of target groups. The overall concept is then derived from this. The spatial arrangement of the various parts of the facility is particularly important here, for it should enable users to navigate intuitively – without any prohibitions or barriers. For example, areas for small children are designed so there is no risk of their being tempted to transfer to the jumpline.
A good example of this principle can be found at swimming pools where there are also designated areas – from the children‘s pool to the swimmers‘ pool and the diving boards. For roller sports facilities, this means that the layout makes it obvious which areas are intended for whom.
It is also worth taking a look at the situation locally. Are there activists in the area? If so, their needs should be taken into account – or better still, their members should be directly involved in the process. Inclusivity can also be significantly improved with just a little tweaking. For example, balance bike tracks with their flattish rollers, gentle turns and ground-level entry points are often naturally suitable for wheelchair athletes. Well-designed paths and zones make access easier for everyone, whether pushing prams or using walking aids.
Of course, classic site features must not be underestimated. The size of plot, topography, existing trees and specific requirements of the municipality all have a major impact on the outcome.
Ultimately, for modern facilities in public spaces to function in the long term, an intelligently conceived product mix is required that meets the needs of different user groups. In some cases, priorities must be set – for example, due to space or budget constraints. But the more balanced the offering, the higher the acceptance – and the more lasting the success.
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What processes are generally involved?
What are in your opinion the typical challenges?
As with other public exercise facilities, the key challenges include site issues, financing and the early involvement of all relevant stakeholders. What also makes the pump & jump track special is that, in many municipalities, this type of facility is still relatively new and therefore requires explanation – unlike football pitches or tennis courts, which have been established for decades. Although the situation is changing, it is often necessary to start by communicating what such a facility is actually good for.
This is why it is important to get certain things straight in the early stages: Which target groups will be reached? What will be the social and sporting benefits? And how can the facility be tailored specifically to local needs?
Once the concept has been finalised, the project usually follows the classic procedure associated with the schedule of fees for architects and engineers (HOAI). At the same time, local authorities apply for suitable funding – depending on the region and financing structure, this may be through programmes at state, federal or EU level.
Precisely because this is still a young and highly specialised segment of the industry, cooperation with experienced specialist companies is essential. Pump & jump tracks consist of complex, organic shapes – with specific radii, gradients and transitions that call for in-depth knowledge of design and construction. Engineering expertise alone is not enough. The decisive quality features can only be appreciated by active users: anyone who rides a bike or scooter themselves can best understand the effect of a turn shape or a roller – and design accordingly.
Personal experience really pays off at the construction stage. Minor details such as the choice of line and the precise interaction of the modules are decisive for rider flow, safety and ultimately the attractiveness of the entire facility.
What potential do you see for this type of sports facility?
The pump & jump track today is a highly developed and extremely flexible product – and that is precisely where its great potential lies. In terms of size, target users or design, the facility can be tailored to the individual needs of a community.
Even with a limited budget, it is possible to create a compact, attractive exercise area that provides new incentives for leisure, exercise and socialising. At the same time, projects such as that in Wiener Neustadt show that intelligently conceived designs can also have a flagship effect beyond the immediate area.
The true potential of the pump & jump track lies in its diversity and adaptability. Any municipality can develop a facility that meets its needs perfectly, in terms of location, target groups and general conditions.
Photos: Stadt Wiener Neustadt, Matthias Schwarz, Paul Gellermann, Kai Siebdrath
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Sauna bathing and swimming in the middle of the city
Extension of Jubilee Bath in Gothenburg
Being able to swim in the middle of the city has been a wish from many citizens of Gothenburg. In 2015, the first pool opened in Frihamnen neighbourhood. During Gothenburg’s Anniversary Festival in 2023, a new harbour bath with two saltwater pools and a freshwater pool was inaugurated. The last part in this stage of the expansion of the park was the sauna. It opened for permanent use in August 2024.
While the sauna stayed in its exposed location and appearance, the changing rooms and utility buildings were more integrated into the waterside section of the park. The existing wooden paths and decks were transformed and extended and now lead into the newly plant ed wetlands. The new floating bathing platform was designed as a collage of the existing pool and a couple of new platforms and bathing facilities.
OPENING: AUGUST 2024
Location Gothenburg, Sweden
Client / Operator
City of Gothenburg Parks and Nature Management
Gross
Architects
raumlaborberlin, www.raumlabor.net esencial, www.esencial.se
Lead architects
raumlaborberlin: Jan Liesegang, Francesco Apuzzo
esencial: Carmen Izquierdo, Mariano Tellechea
Landscape architect
Mareld + atelier le balto
The concept for the new Jubilee Bath is in many ways a continuation of the design-build and testing process which started in 2014/2015 with the existing beach, sauna and pool. Since then, prototypes such as baths, saunas, play hills and outdoor classrooms have been built on the site of the park, together with the Gothenburgers. It is a new way of working with urban development – planning, testing and building to see what works on the site before the permanent construction starts.
In continuation of the testing phase, the new bathing facilities are divided into two programmatic clusters: the sauna as an all-year running facility for which visitors have to register in advance, and the open air swimming area with four different pools, mainly operating in the summer bathing season, which can be used and visited as part of the park throughout the year.
Sauna in steel structure
The existing sauna and changing rooms were designed and built as temporary facilities to explore the potential of the site and test the bathing programme on an everyday operational level. In order to provide a permanent offering, the sauna was rebuilt but kept the existing steel structure. The elevator was changed to a more suitable and up-to-date model. The interior of the sauna was newly cladded with stronger, more heat-resistant shingles. The flooring of the sauna was changed to stones. On the pier a cold bucket shower was installed. The outside lighting has been improved in accordance with the overall light concept.
Fireplace, cold tub and a roofed area
The sauna with its online booking system became a socializing place. For the future neighbourhood of Frihamnen, the sauna and bath can add extra value as a space for social encounter between different groups of Gothenburg society. The experience of the existing sauna shows that size, architectural quality and atmosphere are important parameters for the social function of a place.
Wooden path connects basin, pier and park
The organic wooden patterns of the existing paths had been developed in a build and design workshop with various participants from Gothenburg led by raumlaborberlin in 2014. The idea was to have the wooden paths in a slightly more simple and robust way.
The current park landscape and paths were planned in close cooperation with the landscape architects ‘atelier le balto’ and ‘Mareld’. As in the original design, the main connecting element of the blue park is a wooden path which bends along the shore and connects all the different situations and programmatic elements. This path starts at the northwestern corner of the harbour basin, leads to the bathing platform and runs out in various resting and picnic areas inside the new wetlands. This wooden spine is linked to the main axis of the blue park by several cross connections, some in wood and some as parts of the new terraces in stone.
The wooden spine is organically linked to two bridges which lead the visitors on two levels to the swimming bathing platform. There, the main path continues all the way to a long spiral ramp around the jumping pool. All parts of the park and the bathing platform are easily accessible for people with a disability.
Changing rooms blend in unobtrusively
The new changing rooms are designed in continuation of the existing changing rooms. Tectonically they relate to the bending paths. Like rural barns or wooden cabins, they should blend into the landscape of the park. The outer facade consists of a low stone base and above that, a threelayered semitransparent wooden facade. The element of the bottle wall shower rooms is reintroduced in the new buildings. To keep the building volumes small, the changing rooms are divided into three separate buildings.
In addition to the common and shared changing facilities that already existed, there are now separate ones for guests who prefer more privacy as well as a staff room with changing facilities and showers. Accessible toilets are available for all changing rooms.
The most northern building includes all year open public toilets for the whole blue park. The buildings also house technical and storage spaces for the sauna area.
Facility programme for both sports and recreation
The main entrance to the bath is articulated by two bridges leading to the platform of the bath. The idea is that all the pools operate as separate systems. This should allow for easy maintenance, low energy consumption by decentralized pumping circles, and the possibility to add and adjust pools or other elements in the future.
Programmatically the bath includes two areas. Towards the shore lies a kids and family orientated area with a heated medium-sized pool for nonswimmers. The second area is the sport and youngster-oriented area with a 25-m swimming pool and a cold diving pool with jump boards on three different heights.
Sports pool subdivided in three areas
The sports pool was planned with dimensions of 25 x 7.5 m. It provides three lanes with a great view towards the city centre. It is a saltwater pool with an open bottom; the safety net is attached at 2 m depth. It is constructed out of a ring of concrete pontons and a PE curtain in the river water, which separates the swimming water from the dirty river water and only allows fresh saltwater from the lower part of the harbour basin into the pool. The pool concept facilitates running the pool as a natural pool with no extra water treatment. For the first time in recent history, it is possible to swim in the river water in the middle of Gothenburg harbour.
The jump and diving pool measures 16.6 m in diameter, with an open bottom. Unlike the sports pool, the jump pool is not heated. The rings of PE foil can be lifted for cleaning and maintenance. The depth for diving is reduced through an adjustable security net. Using an entirely new technical solution, the two saltwater pools contain saltwater pumped up from the saltwater basin in the Göta River.
The existing swimmers’ pool measuring 20 m x 7.5 m was converted into a partly heated salt water non-swimmer pool. To this end, the bottom was elevated to a height of 1.20 m. This pool contains freshwater that is naturally purified through a filter bed on land made of sand and gravel.
The changing room building by the bathing platform is an open non-heated summer use structure. It hosts toilets and showers for the bathing season of Jubilee Bath. It also provides shelter from wind and rain for mid-season days. At night and in wintertime the building can be closed by two wooden sliding doors.
Natural bathing experience for more sustainability
Together with Gothenburg City, the architecture team consisting of raumlaborberlin, esencial, and Polyplan choose to build the bath as a natural bathing experience, with a minimum use of energy for heating and water purification. The goal was to find systems that offer an experience similar to a swim in the sea for a large number of people. At the same time, as little resources and energy as possible were used for the construction of the bath. A variety of options for the use of recycling materials, energy optimization, and energy production through solar panels were applied.
Author: raumlaborberlin
Photos: Linda Hutchins, Luka Murovec, Yousef Boussir, Happy Visuals/Göteborg & Co
Drawing: Luka Murovec
Ready for take-off
The design of the Rathmines Youth Hub by Convic thoughtfully integrates and pays homage to the heritage significance of the former Royal Australian Air Force‘s primary flying boat facility. Now a recreation destination with skatepark, pump track, multi-use court, and shared pathways, the Rathmines Youth Hub is a place for everyone. Its multi-purpose layout, beginner-friendly zones, and social spaces make it more accessible to girls, women, and families.
OPENING: OCTOBER 2024
Location Rathmines, Australia
Client / operator
Lake Macquarie City Project team
Rathmines Youth Hub
The Rathmines Youth Hub is a vital project that exemplifies collaboration between local and state authorities to create a recreational space that benefits youth and the wider community. Its significance extends beyond Rathmines, serving as a model for inclusive and engaging youth recreation spaces across New South Wales (NSW). It demonstrates best practices in careful design choices result in vibrant community spaces while ensuring impact on significant heritage infrastructure is minimal and sets an example for similar initiatives across Australia to follow.
A site of considerable historical importance
The design of the Rathmines Youth Hub thoughtfully integrates and pays homage to the heritage significance of the Rathmines Park Seaplane Base, a site of considerable historical importance. Established in 1939, the base served as the Royal Australian Air Force‘s primary flying boat facility during World War II and is recognized on the New South Wales State Heritage Register.
While traditional public space serves an important role in communities across the country, youth spaces offer broader benefits that cater to a wider age range, promote social inclusion, and encourage long-term engagement in outdoor activities. The Rathmines Youth Hub distinguishes itself from traditional parks and open spaces through its comprehensive design, diverse features, and use of durable materials, reflecting leading practices in recreational infrastructure.
Robust materials including concrete, steel and granite have been utilised within the skatepark design to minimise maintenance and maximise durability to withstand high impact skatepark use. This robust materiality maximises life cycle with an expected life span of 25+ years and a much lower life cycle cost than traditional play spaces with minimal maintenance required annually.
Statement of achievement
The Rathmines Youth Hub was developed as part of Lake Macquarie City Council‘s vision to enhance recreational opportunities for young people. Aligned with the 2020 Rathmines Park Master Plan, the project aims to upgrade community spaces, improve accessibility, and promote active lifestyles. Driven by increasing demand for youth-oriented recreational infrastructure, the hub provides a dedicated space for engagement and socialisation.
Officially opened in October 2024, the Youth Hub is a prime example of community-centred open space planning, excelling in design, accessibility, and intergenerational engagement. Developed in response to community feedback and Lake Macquarie City’s strategic Play Space and Open Space Strategies,
the hub features a skatepark, pump track, multiuse court, shared pathways, and a new carpark. These facilities cater to diverse age groups and abilities, fostering social inclusion and active lifestyles.
Beyond recreation, the Youth Hub has positively impacted the local economy, attracting visitors and increasing foot traffic to nearby businesses. By drawing skaters, cyclists, and non-traditional sports enthusiasts, the hub has bolstered tourism and economic activity in the area.
Design echoes the military structures
Rathmines Park holds historical significance as a former RAAF base for Catalina flying boats, operating 168 flights between 1941 and 1950. Recognized for its WWII heritage, the site was listed by Heritage NSW in 2005.
To honour the site’s history, Convic integrated supergraphics resembling model airplane kits referencing the site‘s aviation heritage. The geometric layout is inspired by former army barracks so that the design echoes the military structures once present.
These elements ensure the hub serves as both a recreational space and a tribute to Rathmines’ historical significance. The integration of green spaces and scenic views of Lake Macquarie further enhances the hub‘s appeal while preserving heritage-listed trees and sightlines to key buildings. Sustainable features, such as environmentally friendly materials and energy-efficient lighting, reflect the city’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Intergenerational appeal
The hub’s success was driven by a well-planned, inclusive community engagement process. Lake Macquarie City Council and Convic employed diverse consultation methods to ensure the project met local needs while aligning with broader urban planning strategies. This inclusive dialogue resulted in a high-quality recreational space valued by the community.
The project was supported by multiple funding sources, highlighting its significance across all levels. Funding was provided by the NSW Government through the ‘Everyone Can Play‘ and ‘Resources for Regions‘ grant programs, as well as development contributions collected by the council.
Author: CONVIC
Photos: Adam Scarf, Lake Macquarie Council
Perseverance, creativity, and self-expression
Beyond physical activity, the Youth Hub promotes learning, sensory engagement, and skill-building. The active play areas develop balance, coordination, and motor skills in young children, while the skatepark fosters perseverance, creativity, and self-expression. The multi-use court encourages teamwork and strategic thinking, further supporting youth development.
Incorporating inclusive design principles, the Youth Hub addresses social drivers impacting gender equity in public spaces. Features like beginner-friendly zones, open sightlines, and accessible pathways promote safety and belonging, particularly for girls, women, and families. Community engagement throughout the design process fostered a sense of ownership, ensuring diverse groups feel welcome.
The delivery of the Youth Hub has played a key role in creating a more inclusive Rathmines Park precinct. Rather than attracting anti-social behaviour, the space fosters a sense of community, contributing to healthier and more liveable neighbourhoods. Unlike traditional sports infrastructure, the hub offers both structured activities and flexible spaces, encouraging imaginative use. Users can showcase their skills, express themselves, and build real-world friendships.
Activity area on top of former landfill
Eco Park Durres
Eco Park Durres is a large public park built on a former landfill that had caused a serious environmental problem for the city on Albania‘s Adriatic coast. The design by Casanova+ Hernandez Architects is inspired by a famous local Roman mosaic – ‘The Beauty of Durres’ – which serves as a metaphor for the transformation from a polluted site with negative connotations into a public space for recreation and environmental education.
OPENING: 2023
Location Durres, Albania
Client / Operator
of Durres
Gross
Lead
The primary material employed in constructing the park consists of waste excavated from the on-site landfill. This refuse is relocated, shaped and compacted to form an artificial landscape. The resulting landscape operates as an ecological purification system, facilitating the extraction of leachate and the dispersion of methane gases. The hill tops are covered with a geomembrane and a final layer of clay, upon which vegetation is planted.
The project transforms the contaminated landfill into a sanitary landfill formed by hills made of waste. The hills are covered with vegetation and sculpted to create a land art intervention. A network of winding paths makes the entire landscape accessible, transforming it into a public park for the city, complete with recreational and sports facilities.
The largest hill where a climbing wall is located is supported by a massive wall of 30 m height made of reinforced concrete that is designed in a curved shape to more efficiently withstand the forces. The climbing wall is made of waterproof GRP panels mounted on a galvanized steel structure. The geometry of the wall is shaped to provide different climbing areas such as a children‘s climbing zone and bouldering at the sides, or speed climbing, rappelling and lead climbing in the centre, where international competitions can be held.
Tallest climbing wall in the Balkans
Comprehensive strategy for ecological restoration and social revitalization
The site had long been used as an open landfill where solid waste was deposited without any protective measures. This led to a serious environmental crisis. Soil contamination occurred due to the infiltration of leachate from the accumulated waste. Air pollution resulted from frequent fires, often set deliberately by individuals burning plastic and organic materials to recover metal components such as steel. Waterways became polluted as waste spread into the drainage channels, while food safety was compromised because organic waste was used as animal feed.
The main objective of the project was to address this acute environmental emergency. However, the issue was not approached merely as a technical challenge that could be resolved by installing a secured, fenced-off sanitary landfill. It was also identified as a deeply rooted social problem – one that called for a comprehensive strategy aimed at both ecological restoration and social revitalization.
This strategy envisioned Eco Park not only as a solution to environmental degradation but also as a vibrant public space offering recreational opportunities and fostering ecological consciousness among the urban population. The park is conceived as a living environmental organism, with the potential to grow and adapt by integrating new thematic pavilions and educational initiatives over time.
Park with an ecological message
The eco-pavilion located at the entrance contains facilities for the park and a permanent exhibition aimed at promoting ecological awareness among visitors and school groups. A network of nine thematic eco-pavilions will be constructed atop the hills to highlight Albania’s major environmental challenges and strengthen the park’s educational mission.
The exterior walls of the pavilion are made of gabions built with galvanized steel filled with different recycled materials. These form a vibrant patchwork composition. Making use of the material found in the open landfill underlines the ecological message of Eco Park and encourages reducing, recycling and reusing.
Authors: Casanova+Hernandez Architects
Photos: Alvis Mine and Casanova+Hernandez
Plans: Casanova+Hernandez Architects
I4_CHILDREN PLAYGROUND (>5 YEARS) I5_OUTDOOR GYM
Social interaction and physical activity year-round
Skakkeringen activity landscape in Etnesjøen
Skakkeringen is a combined junior high school yard, activity park and meeting place in connection with the Skakke cultural centre – centre for school, sports and culture. The project is part of Vestland County Municipality‘s focus on innovative activity facilities. Based on participation and a desire for collaboration, PIR2 and Local have developed an activity facility designed to help address challenges such as loneliness, inactivity and a lack of outdoor meeting places.
OPENING: AUGUST 2024
Location Etnesjøen, Norway
Client / operator Etne Municipality
Architect Local AS
Landscape architect PIR2, www.pir2.no
Contractor Vaglid AS
Subcontractor Betongpark AS
Consulting engineer
AS
Surveys showed that young people in Etne were not very satisfied with the local environment, they were less active and lonelier than the average in the county and the country. The main target group for the project was the students at the junior high school located in the Skakke cultural centre. The ‘school yard’ was an asphalted area with a basketball area, two table tennis tables, some loose benches and a stone amphitheatre. The area was little used, and the young people lacked a place where they felt welcome and could spend their free time. The municipality‘s goal was that it should be ‘cooler outside than inside’ in Skakke.
Active user participation with high impact on design Skakkeringen is the result of a participatory process where methods such as site walks, workshops and interactive speed design have been used. The participatory processes have been carried out with middle school students and local enthusiasts. The insight and knowledge that emerged have been guiding the design of the activity park. Active user participation has been central to the project’s development, directly influencing its design. The themes reflected in the activity park stem from students’ preferences, wishes and needs, including more greenery, vibrant colours and lighting, opportunities for climbing and gymnastics, designated areas for ball games, and a sheltered hangout space.
Collaboration has been an important premise for the design. Several actors such as Skakkekulturhus, Etnemarknaden and Etne- cup have events on the site, such as concerts, sports events, sales and exhibitions from stalls. Skakkeringen is the answer to local needs: an attractive and varied schoolyard, a rich activity park, an outdoor meeting place, and an event space for local actors. Shared use has been a pivotal element of the project. While multiple stakeholders utilize the space for events, Skakkeringen primarily serves as a schoolyard for Enge Secondary School students.
Activity axis
The concept of Skakkeringen activates the entire Skakkeplassen place. The ring design allows for diverse zoning arrangements that cater to a wide range of activities, providing both active and quiet areas. The open space at the centre of the ring is flexible and can be used for space-demanding activities like ball games or larger events such as concerts, theatre performances, markets or outdoor cinema screenings. Skakkeringen facilitates both social interaction and promotes physical activity year-round.
Through the site walks, the design team uncovered a potential for an activity axis, from the city centre, Etnesjøen, via the marina, along the athletics track and up to Skakkeringen. Etne municipality is now working to incorporate this activity axis into the ongoing city centre development.
Authors: PIR2 - Ellen Reitan and Christine Gjermo
Photos: Arkitekturfoto ved Artishot
Integration in the park and its vegetation
Igualada Skatepark
The Igualada Skatepark is part of the expansion of Igualada‘s Parc Central, with the addition of new recreational spaces defined by the citizens through participatory processes, such as the skatepark with surrounding gathering spaces, a pumptrack, and children‘s play areas. SKATE ARCHITECTS/PMAM together with Batlle i Roig designed a space that merges with the park and its paths, taking advantage of the linearity of the terraces and creating a nonexclusive space, a space for the enjoyment of all citizens in a new concept of urban facilities within a biophilic framework.
OPENING: MAY 2023
Location Igualada, Spain
Client City of Igualada
Construction
Nerco Infraestructuras
Architects SKATE ARCHITECTS/PMAM
www.skatearchitects.com
Batlle i Roig, www.batlleiroig.com
Architects team
Pol Martin Carbonell, Ivan Sánchez Fabra, Enric Batlle Durany, Joan Roig i Duran
Surface of the skatepark 3,369 m²
Total costs
EUR 47 million
The significant difference in level between the large green esplanade and the industrial zone to the north is exploited to create various public uses and rest areas. Continuing with the existing paths and steps from the previous park, they are reclaimed to create a large 2,000 m² terraced skatepark on two levels, integrated with a modular system of wooden and corten steel steps, creating the obstacles themselves and also providing continuity for the abundant aromatic and native plants that make up the terraced garden.
Urban experience: largest skatepark in Catalonia
This project is about dignifying skateboarding and the space skateboarders use with a new skatepark completely integrated in the park and its vegetation. It‘s also about building our cities with integrated skateboard projects as a possible positive urban experience for both users and passers-by. It seeks to create a benchmark for urban sports (skateboarding, biking, scootering), with different modalities and levels to facilitate progressive learning and reach all users in a setting integrated with nature. The result is a new public space for skateboarding offering a real sportive solution to the reality of both bowl and street skateboarding, playing at the same time with the identity of a park.
On the sports level, the Olympic-style ‘park terrain’ bowl includes different obstacles and height variations , from 90 cm deep in the small bowl to 320 cm in the vertical section. With over 700 m² and a total bowl length of 65 m, it is one of the largest in Spain and the largest in Catalonia in both length and depth. It also includes a skate plaza-style space for the ‘street’ modality, recreating common obstacles found in urban public spaces. With over 1,000 m², it is also one of the largest skate plazas in the Barcelona area, focusing on street sports in its purest form.
Sustainable answers to climate conditions
More than 100 new deciduous trees were planted, with intense spring blooms, stunning autumn hues, and summer shade, along with a wide variety of native and Mediterranean shrubs and herbaceous plants, with generous, showy blooms that add beauty to a dynamic space of intense activity.
Likewise, the project preserves the maximum surface area of permeable soil and improves existing drainage by incorporating depressed areas where surface runoff accumulates. The drainage system is designed to allow all rainwater to infiltrate and be channeled to irrigate the vegetation on the steps and side slopes: a continuous system of gravel ditches runs along the entire length of the steps, split in line with the planted areas so that the wet areas are distributed and the plant roots can obtain the maximum benefit.
Authors: SKATE ARCHITECTS/PMAM + Batlle i Roig
Photos: Pol Viladoms
Plan: SKATE ARCHITECTS/PMAM
Same shape, different uses
A twisted ribbon crawling through the City of London
Aldgate, located in the heart of the City of London, could have easily become a space dominated by corporate use – where people rush through on their way to work or briefly spend lunch breaks glued to their phones. Without thoughtful intervention, it would remain underused outside of peak hours. To prevent this, Carve, in collaboration with Townshend Landscape Architects, carefully designed and inaugurated in 2024 a dynamic and vibrant public realm that acts as a crossroad between movement, playfulness, and community life – intended for both relaxation and active use to coexist.
OPENING: NOVEMBER 2024
Location London, UK
Client / operator
Land
adults play (age group 12+)
-table tennis
-linear seating -bike rack
play area (age group 5-11 y.o.)
linear bridge
closed twist
-play panels
- stacked logs
-balancing logs
-climbing logs
-hammocks -play netting
open twist
-climbing/lounging -hammocks
-eassy climbing -balancing -crawling underneath
long table (all ages)
-convival lunches
-outdoor meeting
-birthday parties
At the heart of Aldgate’s urban transformation is a twisted bright coloured ribbon that weaves through the street-scape, continuously changing form. Its triangular section twists and takes on different shapes: a bench to rest, a playful crawling bridge, table tennis, exercise equipment, or even an outdoor stage for events, performances, and role-playing games. A long table that invites convivial lunch breaks or birthday celebrations, while open areas foster spontaneous gatherings and playful encounters.
This space intentionally blurs traditional functional preconceptions: is it for kids to play, or adults to gather? A relaxed hangout spot, or an outdoor space for informal work meetings? There is no right or wrong answer, it is all of these and more.
stage (all ages)
-linear bench
-outdoor stage for performances and play
-climbing ropes/ adventurous seating
fitness area (age group 12+)
-pull up bars
-push up bars
-straight bench
-inclined bench
-ladder
-gymnastic rings
-climbing net
-linear seating
parkour (age group 12+)
-precision bar
-launch/land platforms at different heights
-high wall
-hanging bars at different heights
-side bars
-ladder
-cavity to jump into -linear seating
bike rack
bike rack
Brighting up the urban landscape
The ribbon’s bold red and orange hues give a unique character to the public space, creating a striking contrast with the urban environment while perfectly complementing the surrounding green ery. It not only lights up the urban landscape, but also, with its captivating shapes and multiple uses, transforms it into something unexpected and attractive.
Masterfully crafted
Shaping the twists in the steel ribbon presented a unique challenge which the contractor handled exceptionally well. The connections between the ribbon pieces were carefully crafted to be smooth and seamless, remaining invisible from every angle of the triangular components. The incorporation of wooden planks as seating areas required precision and expertise. Each joint was carefully considered to maintain the integrity of the design while creating a flawless, uninterrupted flow.
Another challenge was to navigate around the dense network of infrastructure beneath the project site, including cables, pipes, and the Victorian tunnel. All of this allowed the team to work together and successfully realize this unique element, transforming the space into something truly special.
From ‘corporate folks’ to inclusive place
For the design team, designing public spaces means breaking the typical boundaries between play and non-play zones. They believe in embedding play at every stage of life, ensuring that public spaces remain places of joy, movement, and connection for all. Aldgate redefines the City’s public space narrative, shifting from being tailored to ‘corporate folks’ to an urban destination that welcomes everybody – whether you‘re a CEO or a child!
Author: Carve
Photos and plan: Carve - Aldgate London
Changing intensities
LOOPS activity landscape in Hjortshøj
North of Aarhus, Denmark, a new skate and hang-out area called LOOPS was designed by MBYland and has revitalised the outdoor life of the oldest pupils (ages 13–15) at the local public school, Virupskolen. In recent years, expansions and new buildings had left this age group without an outdoor space designed specifically for them – creating a need for a multifunctional area that could support both daily school life, after-school youth clubs and local children and teens.
OPENING: AUGUST 2023
Location Hjortshøj, Denmark
Client / operator Virupskolen
The result is a large activity landscape shaped as interconnected infinity loops. This continuous surface ties together various functions – skateboarding, parkour, basketball, table tennis and seating – through organic, undulating forms that blur the lines between different activity zones.
The yellow and grey surfaces contrast and complement the colours of the existing buildings, while bright white and yellow lines segment the space. Materials were carefully chosen, with concrete ensuring a high-quality skate experience and asphalt providing flexibility for diverse everyday use. Seating and elements for parkour climbing and skating are made from a mix of wood and concrete, encouraging both movement and moments of rest.
Designed for everyone
LOOPS is deliberately inclusive. Custom-designed furniture is placed across the area to promote equal access, support social interaction and ensure multiple intensities of physical engagement. The project addresses gender participation disparities by including settings that allow for different physical activity intensities as well as spaces for spectators and socialisers. Its form is open to interpretation and use, attracting both girls and boys, groups and individuals, active and passive users. The design recognises that participation happens on many levels, especially for teenagers navigating friendships and identity.
The space is open to the public after school hours and functions as a local meeting point. With built-in platforms and an integrated stage, LOOPS also supports larger gatherings and performances. It is designed as an open system rather than a fixed solution – meant to evolve with its users over time.
Co-creation through workshops
The desire for a skate area came directly from the pupils. Rather than just installing a traditional skatepark, a group of young users and educators participated in a series of workshops with the team of architects to develop a hybrid space supporting a range of street activities.
Budget limitations were a real constraint, but the team worked closely with the contractor to optimise and adapt the design, staying true to the vision without compromising quality. One of the ways in which costs were kept down was by reducing the amount of detailed design drawings and instead allowing the contractor to create the final detailing on site. Based on previous experience with play areas, the team knew that, regardless of how many detailed drawings are produced, final adjustments almost always need to be made during construction. Where possible, existing elements from the former schoolyard were reused – most notably the table tennis tables, which were integrated into the new design. The result of this collaboration is a robust, long-lasting area that is adaptable and multifunctional – shaped by the input and creativity of its users.
The importance of play
LOOPS is more than a place to skate – it is a space for play, curiosity and community. The team at architecture firm MBYland see play as essential to well-being and resilience. As landscape architects, they aim to create environments that remove barriers to play and stimulate a sense of empowerment and exploration.
“Every time you play, you become a little braver,” says play professor Helle Marie Skovbjerg from Kolding School of Design. Her research highlights the link between play and participation: play as courage, collaboration and discovery. Professor Dion Sommer, a developmental psychologist at Aarhus University, echoes this. In a recent article, he argues that the more children play, the more resilient they become and less likely to suffer from anxiety or depression. Play is a key to mastering life.
That’s why the team at MBYland believes that play should be integrated wherever possible – in as many ways as possible. LOOPS creates varied spatial experiences and supports changing types of play over time. It is a site for shared ownership, where users help define what the space becomes. There are no ‚right answers‘, only invitations to try, to move, to observe, to take part.
Authors: Anne Strange Stelzner and Emma Viktoria Frederiksen
Photos: Jan Jul Søndergaard, Virupskolen and Michael Frederiksen from Børnenes Aarhus
Where play meets architecture
Play architecture – the vision of SMC2
At SMC2, we believe that a playground can offer far more than just relaxation and play: it can be a space for emotions, new discoveries, and intergenerational encounters – a place where architecture meets nature and imagination.
Our approach? We design entire adventure worlds that not only promote fun but also human interaction, where every single element offers a unique experience. With our climbing courses, observation towers, tree houses, and cloud-shaped play modules, our projects go far beyond what one would expect from a traditional playground.
What exactly is play architecture?
Play architecture goes beyond simple playground equipment and refers to the art of planning and implementing play and leisure facilities in such way that building regulations, aesthetic, design and spatial concepts as well as social and ecological aspects related to the desired use of the facilities and their integration into the environment are taken into account.
The play area as a living space
Our playgrounds aren‘t just equipment, but integrally designed, architecturally sophisticated spaces. They encourage children to climb, explore, and dream, and offer parents, grandparents, and caregivers the opportunity to share these special moments with their children.
The SMC2 modules are high, open, and freely accessible: Here, children climb, slide, and run... No one will want to go home anytime soon. With their strong focus on vertical space, our facilities shape their surroundings and quickly become the flagship of their neighbourhood or region.
Worlds of experience for body and mind
We design imaginative play worlds – somewhere between dream and reality. In our treehouses, observation towers, winding climbing nets, climbing walls, trampolines, and endless slides, children can try out new things, push themselves beyond their limits, go on discovery tours, become independent, and let their imaginations run wild.
Each of our play structures becomes a unique adventure, where even the floor is part of the experience: different materials, changing colours, reliefs, and jumping elements enhance the dynamics and versatility of the facility.
All year round use thanks to roofing solutions
Weather is one of the main factors limiting playground use. In summer, it‘s sometimes too hot, but even during rainy weather and harsh winters, playgrounds are often not used extensively.
Because we believe that play and exercise should be independent of the weather, we equip our play areas with textile membrane roofs upon request. These reliably protect against rain, sun, and snow – while still allowing pleasant daylight to pass through.
‘Caterpilou‘, the giant caterpillar of Lyon
In the Confluence district of Lyon, France, SMC2 has built a spectacular play structure called ‘Caterpilou‘, shaped like a giant caterpillar. Spanning an area of 1,200 m², this colourful and impressive structure, 50 m long and 12 m high, is designed for children from 0 to 14 years. Consisting of interconnected segments, the caterpillar offers a course with climbing nets, bridges, tunnels, swings, 6 m high slides, and an undulating floor. The course gradually increases in difficulty, making it usable for children of all ages.
The facility offers users a unique and inclusive multi-sensory experience with its modules, which are also accessible for children with limited mobility. This custom-built project is a particularly good example of SMC2‘s ability to transform urban spaces into extraordinary fantasy worlds.
‘Caterpilou‘ was inaugurated in the summer of 2024 and was an immediate success: nearly 3,500 children play there every day. This project is the first stage of a major project to regreen public spaces in Lyon, which includes the creation of an urban forest with the planting of 40 trees.
Author and photos: SMC2
Let’s activate our cities through sport X-TEND cable mesh
At Lausin y Vicente, we believe that sport has the power to transform urban environments – turning empty or underused areas into vibrant, active, and inclusive spaces for communities to gather, play, and grow. That’s why we specialize in activating urban spaces by equipping them with high quality and professional sports equipment designed for durability, safety, and public use.
Our equipment – built for urban life
We offer a full line of equipment designed to meet the needs of municipalities, schools, sports complexes, and public projects, including:
Track & field equipment – Invites people of all ages to run, jump, and play in open-air environments.
Basketball goals – Robust, weather-resistant, and ideal for public courts and streetball zones.
Football goals – From standard 11-a-side goals to mini goals for playgrounds or 5-a-side areas, all built to meet international safety standards.
Multisport goals – Versatile and space-saving, combining football and basketball in one structure – perfect for urban parks and multifunctional areas.
Tennis posts – Professional systems designed for public or school courts, offering stability and long-lasting performance. Volleyball, handball & badminton posts – Adaptable to any space, ideal for encouraging a variety of sports in the same environment.
Safety wall padding protectors – Safety solutions to complement sports areas and reduce risk, especially in high-traffic urban zones.
Let’s build safer, smarter, and more active urban spaces –together.
LAUSIN Y VICENTE S.L. www.lausinyvicente.com
With X-TEND‘s innovative solutions for sports facilities and playgrounds, we are shaping the urban space of tomorrow and creating places where people can be active!
X-TEND stainless steel cable meshes impress with their high stability, durability and flexibility. They are non-flammable, UV-resistant and absolutely weatherproof. In addition, design elements integrated into the cable mesh offer the possibility of realizing shading, UV protection and decorative accents on sports and play areas.
X-TEND cable mesh can be used horizontally, vertically and threedimensionally. It ensures safety and an unobstructed view during games and sports - even in densely populated cities. For example, playing fields on flat roofs retrofitted with X-TEND netting enable efficient utilization of limited space. The low self-weight in relation to the load-bearing capacity allows filigree constructions with large spans. Balls land silently in the mesh without deforming or damaging it.
With environmentally friendly materials and space-saving designs, X-TEND contributes to a healthier and more vibrant urban environment.
Tested safety through ETA-22/0257 - and sustainable use according to EPD
Thanks to the ETA certification of the European Technical Assessment, we offer tested quality that is recognised by the building authorities and valid throughout the EU. X-TEND is statically calculable and approved for vertical and horizontal fall protection. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have already been created for some products and others are currently in the pipeline. These EPDs provide detailed information on the environmental impact of products over their entire life cycle. As a company, we want to create transparency and become even more sustainable in the future.
Carl Stahl ARC GmbH www.carlstahl-architektur.com
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Photo: Lausin y Vicente
The ELTECPUR® Ball Sports Tiles
Invisible corners of the city are transformed into lively play and exercise areas in no time at all – with the ELTECPUR® Ball Sports Tiles from HET. This clever floor covering turns asphalt or concrete surfaces in residential areas, schoolyards or public spaces into attractive playing fields in no time at all – ideal for basketball or other ball games.
Installation is quick and easy: the tiles are laid out on the existing surface, connected with plug-in connectors and fixed at the edges – and the sports area is ready for use. Without effort, safe, comfortable playing areas are created that significantly reduce noise from bouncing balls.
The Ball Sports Tiles scores with its flexibility, resilience and durability – also ideal for temporary use. And it was developed with sustainability in mind: made from recycled rubber granulate, it conserves resources and impresses with its environmental friendliness. Even under heavy use, the robust surface shows hardly any wear and tear. This makes it ideal for local authorities, schools and clubs that want to use areas for a variety of purposes.
This transforms existing spaces in urban areas into places for exercise, socialising and activity – uncomplicated, efficient and with a green conscience.
STOCKMEIER Urethanes has been developing high-performance, durable polyurethane systems for sports, industry, and recreation for over 30 years. With five production sites across Europe, Asia, and the USA, the company serves customers worldwide – with flexibility, reliability, and strong partnerships.
A recent highlight is the newly completed track at Luftschiffhafen Potsdam, one of Germany’s premier athletics training centers. The premium surface system Stobitan® XS was selected – a high-performance system offering excellent shock absorption, energy return, and grip. It is ideal for top-level training and competition.
Versatile solutions for sports and recreation
STOCKMEIER Urethanes‘ portfolio goes far beyond traditional track systems: The company offers a wide range of surfacing solutions for diverse indoor and outdoor applications – including playgrounds, sport halls, multipurpose areas, water & splash parks, and sports surfaces for racket sports. All systems comply with international standards and can be tailored to climate conditions and project-specific requirements.
As a globally active system house, STOCKMEIER Urethanes supports its partners from the initial idea through to the finished surface – with technical expertise, innovative spirit, and a true passion for sports and recreational flooring.
STOCKMEIER URETHANES GmbH & Co.KG www.stockmeier-urethanes.de
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HET Elastomertechnik
Stobitan® XS at Luftschiffhafen
COMPANY INDEX FROM A TO Z
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ACO GmbH 24782 Büdelsdorf, Germany tief-galabau@aco.com www.aco-sport.de
» Drainage systems
» Sports ground construction
» Sports ground equipment
ANRIN GmbH 59609 Anröchte, Germany info@anrin.com www.anrin.com
» Drainage systems
» Sports ground construction
» Sports ground equipment
ASPG Deutschland GmbH 40221 Düsseldorf, Germany info@D-aspg.de www.D-aspg.de
» Elastic layers; protecting surfaces
» Indoor sports floorings
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
» Sports ground construction
AGROB BUCHTAL
Deutsche Steinzeug Keramik GmbH 92521 Schwarzenfeld, Germany agrob-buchtal@deutsche-steinzeug.de www.agrob-buchtal.de
» Aquatic construction
» Pool construction; ceramics
Sekisui Alveo AG 6043 Adligenswil, Switzerland info@alveosport.com www.alveosport.com
» Artifical turf
» Elastic layers; protecting surfaces
» Indoor sports floorings
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Sports ground construction
Arbeitskreis Trennvorhänge e.V. 42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de www.arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de
» Indoor equipment
» Sports hall dividers
AST Eissport und Solaranlagenbau GmbH 87629 Füssen, Germany hannes.schretter@ast.at www.ast.at
» Aquatic equipment
» Ice hockey boards
» Ice resurfacers
» Ice rink construction
» Ice sports equipment
ASB GlassFloor Systembau Horst Babinsky GmbH 83371 Stein, Germany info@asbglassfloor.com www.asbglassfloor.com
» Indoor sports floorings
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
» Multi-sport courts
Avant Sports Industrial Co.,Ltd 518108 Shenzhen, China sales@avant.com.cn www.avantseating.com
» Artificial turf
» Multi-sport courts
» Stands, seating
Bänfer GmbH Sportmanufaktur 34537 Bad Wildungen, Germany info@baenfer.de www.baenfer.de
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Indoor equipment
» Mobile floorings; cover systems
» Temporary and modular constructions
BLOACS 50935 Cologne, Germany info@bloacs.de www.bloacs.de
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor equipment
» Sports ground equipment
» Playground equipment
Conica AG 8207 Schaffhausen, Switzerland info@conica.com www.conica.com
» Indoor sports floorings
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Sports ground construction
eccos pro gmbh 42553 Velbert, Germany info@eccos-pro.com www.eccos-pro.com
» Aquatic equipment
» Changing rooms and equipment
» Fitness equipment
» Ice sports equipment
» Ticketing, access systems
Gotthilf Benz Turngerätefabrik GmbH+Co KG 71364 Winnenden, Germany info@benz-sport.de www.benz-sport.de
» Aquatic equipment
» Fitness equipment
» Indoor equipment
» Outdoor equipment
» Sports ground equipment
Brinkmann + Deppen
Architekten / Landschaftsarchitekten 48336 Sassenberg, Germany info@brinkmann-deppen.de www.brinkmann-deppen.de
» Architecture and design
» Landscape design
CustomBars GmbH 26723 Emden, Germany info@custombars.de www.custombars.de
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Fitness equipment
» Outdoor equipment
» Multi-sport courts
» Playground equipment
ENGO GmbH Srl 39040 Vahrn (BZ), Italy info@engo-ice.com www.engo-ice.com
» Ice hockey boards
» Ice rink construction
» Ice resurfacers
» Ice sports equipment
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
BERNDORF
Metall- und Bäderbau GmbH 2560 Berndorf, Austria office@berndorf-baederbau.com www.berndorf-baederbau.com
» Aquatic construction
» Aquatic equipment
» Pool construction, stainless steel
Carl Stahl ARC GmbH 73079 Süßen, Germany xtend@carlstahl-arc.com www.carlstahl-architektur.com
» Facades and building envelopes
» Perimeter boards, nettings
» Playground equipment
» Security systems, fencing
» Sports ground equipment
DSGN CONCEPTS GmbH 48145 Münster, Germany info@dsgn-concepts.de www.dsgn-concepts.de
» Landscape design
Eurotramp-Trampoline Kurt Hack GmbH 73235 Weilheim / Teck, Germany eurotramp@eurotramp.com www.eurotramp.com
» Aquatic equipment
» Indoor equipment
» Playground equipment
» Sports ground equipment
GANTNER
Electronic GmbH Deutschland 44894 Bochum, Germany info-de@gantner.com www.gantner.com
» Aquatic equipment
» Changing rooms and equipment
» Fitness equipment
» Indoor equipment
» Ticketing, access systems
geo3 GmbH 47551 Bedburg-Hau, Germany kontakt@geo3.de www.geo3.de
» Architecture and design
» Landscape design
» Feasibility studies
GEZOLAN AG 6252 Dagmersellen, Switzerland customer-service@gezolan.com www.gezolan.com
» Artificial turf
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Sports ground construction
Hamberger Flooring GmbH & Co. KG 83071 Stephanskirchen, Germany info@haro-sports.com www.haro-sports.com
» Indoor sports floorings
» Protecting surfaces
» Mobile floorings
» Cover systems
Herculan BV 4231 DJ Meerkerk, Netherlands info@herculan.com www.herculan.com
» Indoor sports floorings
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor sports floorings
GfKK – Gesellschaft für Kältetechnik- Klimatechnik mbH 50859 Köln, Germany info@gfkk.de www.gfkk.de
» Ice rink construction
» Ice sports equipment
» Sanitary, heating, air conditioning, energy recovery
Hauraton GmbH & Co. KG 76437 Rastatt, Germany info@hauraton.com www.hauraton.com
» Drainage systems
» Sports ground construction
HET Elastomertechnik 65203 Wiesbaden, Germany info@het-group.com www.het-group.com
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Fitness equipment
» Playground equipment
» Outdoor sports floorings
Gerflor Mipolam GmbH 53824 Troisdorf, Germany gerflormipolam@gerflor.com www.gerflor.de
» Indoor sports floorings
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
Gütegemeinschaft Sportgeräte 53113 Bonn, Germany info@sichere-sporthalle.de www.sichere-sporthalle.de
» Indoor equipment
» Sports ground equipment
» Testing, quality assurance
heiler GmbH & Co. KG 33649 Bielefeld, Germany info@heiler-sport.de www.heiler-sport.de
» Artificial turf
» Cleaning and maintenance
» Hybrid turf
» Natural turf
» Sports ground construction
Intercom Dr. Leitner 39040 Freienfeld, Italy intercom@leitner.it www.realice.info
» Ice hockey boards
» Ice rink construction
» Ice resurfacers
INTERGREEN AG 60433 Frankfurt, Germany info@intergreen.de www.intergreen.de
» Artificial turf
» Cleaning and maintenance
» Hybrid turf
» Natural turf
» Sports ground construction
Jakob Rope Systems 3555 Trubschachen, Switzerland info@jakob.com www.jakob.com
» Facades and building envelopes
» Security systems, fencing
» Perimeter boards and nettings
» Play- and sports ground equipment
ISP GmbH 48167 Münster, Germany info@isp-germany.com www.isp-germany.com
» Testing, quality assurance
JUNCKERS INDUSTRIER A/S 4600 Køge, Denmark info-exp@junckers.com www.junckers.com
» Indoor sports floorings
» Multi-sport courts
» Sports hall construction
» Stadium and arena construction
» Temporary and modular constructions
ISS GmbH 63263 Neu-Isenburg, Germany info@iss4u.de www.iss4u.de
» Aquatic equipment
» Ice hockey boards
» Ice rink construction
» Ice resurfacers
» Ice sports equipment
Kernig Consulting GmbH 48155 Münster, Germany info@andreaskernig.de www.kernig-consulting.de
» Consulting
» Fitness centres
» Pools and aquatic facilities
» Architecture & design
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KRAIBURG Relastec GmbH & Co. KG 29410 Salzwedel, Germany sportec@kraiburg-relastec.com www.kraiburg-relastec.com/sportec
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Indoor sports floorings
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Playground equipment
Hermann Kutter LandschaftsbauSportplatzbau GmbH & Co. KG 87700 Memmingen, Germany info@kutter-galabau.de www.kutter-galabau.de
» Artificial turf
» Cleaning and maintenance
» Hybrid turf
» Natural turf
» Sports ground construction
Herbert Labarre GmbH & Co. KG 22337 Hamburg, Germany info@labarre-galabau.de www.labarre-galabau.de
» Artificial turf
» Cleaning and maintenance
» Hybrid turf
» Natural turf
» Sports ground construction
Labor Lehmacher | Schneider GmbH & Co. KG 49076 Osnabrück, Germany info@labor-lehmacher.de www.l-l-s.de
» Testing, quality assurance
Max Rosenau, Marketing rosenau@iaks.sport
Jannis Krampen, Marketing krampen@iaks.sport
Landskate GmbH 50823 Köln, Germany info@lndskt.de www.lndskt.de
» Landscape design
M3 Architectes 2737 Luxembourg, Luxembourg mail@m3archi.lu www.m3archi.lu
» Architecture and design
maier landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften 51107 Köln, Germany
info@maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de www.maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de
» Landscape design
LAUSIN Y VICENTE S.L. 50420 Cadrete, Spain export@lausinyvicente.com www.lausinyvicente.com
» Indoor equipment
» Playground equipment
» Sports ground equipment
» Sports hall dividers
» Stadium and arena equipment
McArena GmbH 71522 Backnang, Germany info@mcarena.de www.mcarena.de
» Multi-sport courts
» Sports hall construction
» Turnkey construction
Melos GmbH
49324 Melle, Germany info@melos-gmbh.com www.melos-gmbh.com
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Sports ground construction
Pellikaan Bauunternehmen Deutschland GmbH 40880 Ratingen, Germany info@pellikaan.de www.pellikaan.de
» Aquatic construction
» Aquatic equipment
» Sports hall construction
» Turnkey construction
Polytan GmbH 86666 Burgheim, Germany info@polytan.com www.polytan.de
» Artificial turf
» Cleaning and maintenance
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Sports ground construction
Sika Nederland B.V. (Pulastic sports flooring) 7400 AK Deventer, Netherlands export@nl.sika.com www.pulastic.com
» Ceilings, windows, walls
» Indoor sports floorings
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor sports floorings
MYRTHA POOLS
A&T Europe SPA 46043 Castiglione d/Stiviere (MN), Italy info@myrthapools.com www.myrthapools.com
» Aquatic construction
» Pool construction, other systems
» Pool construction, stainless steel
PERROT-Regnerbau Calw GmbH 75382 Althengstett, Germany perrot@perrot.de www.perrot.de
» Irrigation systems
VIACOR Polymer GmbH 72108 Rottenburg a. N., Germany info@viacor.de www.viacor.de
» Artificial turf
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Indoor sports floorings
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Sports ground construction
Rasenplan GmbH 4125 Riehen, Switzerland info@rasenplan.com www.rasenplan.com
» Architecture and design
» Landscape design
» Consulting
» Project management
» Feasibility studies
NUSSLI Group 8536 Hüttwilen, Switzerland information@nussli.com www.nussli.com
» Sports hall construction
» Stadium and arena construction
» Stands, seating
» Temporary and modular constructions
» Turnkey construction
Play-Parc
Allwetter-Freizeitanlagenbau GmbH 33014 Bad Driburg, Germany info@playparc.de www.playparc.de
» Fitness equipment
» Indoor equipment
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor equipment
» Sports ground equipment
PS+ Planung von Sportstätten 49078 Osnabrück, Germany info@ps-planung.de www.ps-planung.de
» Architecture and design
» Landscape design
REGUPOL Germany GmbH & Co. KG 57319 Bad Berleburg, Germany info@regupol.de www.regupol.com
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Indoor sports floorings
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Playground equipment
RICHTER Sportstättenkonzepte GmbH 07629 Hermsdorf, Germany info@sportstaettenkonzepte.de www.sportstaettenkonzepte.de
» Architecture and design
» Landscape design
Robbins Sports Surfaces OH 45226 Cincinnati, USA info@robbinsfloor.com www.robbinsfloor.com
» Indoor sports floorings
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
» Multi-sport courts
Signgrass® NIK-Tufting BV 5571 TJ Bergeijk, Netherlands info@signgrass.com www.signgrass.com
» Artifical turf
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Sports ground construction
» Sports ground equipment
SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau GmbH 89269 Vöhringen, Germany info@smg-machines.com www.smg-machines.com
» Cleaning and maintenance
» Sports ground construction
» Sports ground equipment
STARGUM Stankiewicz Sp.j. 73-110 Stargard, Poland sales@stargum.pl www.stargum.pl
» Artificial turf
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Indoor sports floorings
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor sports floorings
Schmitz B.V. 6045 JC Roermond, Netherlands sales@schmitzfoam.com www.schmitzfoam.com
» Artifical turf
» Elastic layers; protecting surfaces
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Sports ground construction
Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH 83301 Traunreut, Germany info@siteco.de www.siteco.de
» Lighting systems
SMC2 S.A.S. 69440 Mornant, France contact@smc2-construction.com www.smc2-construction.com
» Ceilings, windows, walls
» Facades and building envelopes
» Fixed and retractable roofing systems
» Temporary and modular constructions
» Turnkey construction
Holz-Speckmann GmbH & Co. KG 33790 Halle/ Westfalen, Germany info@speed-lock.com www.speed-lock.com
» Indoor sports floorings
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
STOCKMEIER URETHANES GmbH & Co.KG 32657 Lemgo, Germany urethanes.ger@stockmeier.com www.stockmeier-urethanes.de
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Indoor sports floorings
» Outdoor sports floorings
Spieth Gymnastics GmbH 73776 Altbach, Germany info@spieth-gymnastics.com www.spieth-gymnastics.com
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Indoor equipment
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
» Sports ground equipment
Tatamsport 50014 Zaragoza, Spain tatamsport@toldosserrano.com www.tatamsport.com
» Indoor equipment
» Sports hall dividers
Trenomat GmbH & Co. KG
42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@trenomat.de www.trenomat.de
» Indoor equipment
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
» Perimeter boards, nettings
» Sports hall dividers
Universal Sport Sportgeräteherstellungs- und Vertriebs GmbH 71101 Schönaich, Germany info@universal-sport.com www.universal-sport.com
» Ice sports equipment
» Indoor equipment
» Mobile floorings, cover systems
» Perimeter boards, nettings
» Sports ground equipment
WM technics GmbH 39053 Blumau, Italy info@wm-technics.com www.wm-on-ice.com
» Ice resurfacers
Troldtekt A/S 8310 Tranbjerg J., Denmark info@troldtekt.com www.troldtekt.com
» Ceilings, windows, walls
TURNBAR by Eiden & Wagner 54634 Bitburg, Germany info@turnbar.net www.turnbar.net
» Fitness equipment
» Indoor equipment
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor equipment
» Sports ground equipment
Vindico Sport GmbH 73432 Aalen-Ebnat, Germany info@vindico-sport.de www.vindico-sport.com
» Outdoor equipment
» Multi-sport courts
» Stadium and arena equipment
» Sports ground construction
» Sports ground equipment
ZELLER bäderbau GmbH 89520 Heidenheim, Germany info@zeller-baederbau.com www.zeller-baederbau.com
» Aquatic construction
» Aquatic equipment
» Pool construction, stainless steel
Hans-Joachim Weitzel GmbH & Co. KG 25436 Tornesch, Germany schult@hjweitzel.de www.hjweitzel.de
» Artificial turf
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces
» Multi-sport courts
» Outdoor sports floorings
» Sports ground construction
Züko Deutschland GmbH 78176 Blumberg, Germany deutschland@zueko.com www.zueko.com
» Changing rooms and equipment
» Ice hockey boards
» Ice resurfacers
» Ice rink construction
» Ice sports equipment
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