In this project for one of our developer clients, we managed to create a fully-fledged recreational zone within the limited perimeter of an existing development, making the urban space more multidimensional. Our ideas extended beyond riding facilities, beyond XSA as a skate park building company. A new vision and format were born.
While creating this space, we started experimenting with the colors of the structures, then with the outer shapes of walls and slopes, and eventually, the figures themselves began to bend into new dimensions to build up a modern city recreational format of sport hub—a blend of skate park and an urban public space.
The site consists of two zones:
The first zone features a wide sidewalk with a regular layout, corten steel podiums, and a bike parking area.
The second zone, located on the opposite side, is more private, with curved concrete slabs, winding pathways, and concrete radius benches.
For this project, our designers developed and produced custom small architectural forms that harmonize with the areas where they are installed. Seating is arranged to ensure that visitors don’t have to sit directly across from one another, allowing for an open view of the surroundings. Natural larch thermal wood, treated with an oil-wax finish, provides a pleasant tactile experience on the bench surfaces.
The spans of the concrete pathways feature a brushed surface to prevent slipping and guide water drainage effectively.
The edges of the paths and intersections are accented with exposed aggregate concrete, where natural stones like slate, serpentine, and fluorescent chips come to the surface. These glowing strips are strategically placed opposite landscape lights to absorb and reflect their glow.
Plants and landscaping elements emphasize each zone. Wide areas of perennial grasses, set against natural wood mulch with solitary trees, contrast with grouped plantings on lawns, interspersed with stepping paths made of individual concrete blocks.
With The Trilogia project, we’re setting a new standard for urban development, demonstrating that a modern skate park is an integrated, cohesive space that meets all the needs and desires of an active city resident.