Sport Facilities on Public Plazas

Urban Skate and Bicycle Park

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

DESIGN PRINCIPAL | Eduard Gevers

PRINCIPAL / PROJECT MANAGER | Eduard Gevers

STAFF | Yulka Koleka, Arno Peiser

A skateparks is considered to be like a house containing different rooms. Some areas are larger than everyone shares. Other areas are more for individuals. Providing too little variety or limited number of areas are not ideal. Areas are to be linked in some way, so that it is possible to travel from one obstacle or attraction to the next, so that a good flow is guaranteed. All aspects are finally coordinated professional skatepark designer, to contain half-pipes, handrails, funboxes, vert ramps, stairsets, quarter pipes, ledges, spine transfers, pyramids, banked ramps, full pipes, pools, bowls, snake runs, and any number of other objects. Part of ensuring a good flow is to separating cycling and skaters to avoid conflict and accidents. Some obstacles are designed to be shared. Such elements are then placed separately from a circular cycle track flow. Obstacles and Elements are made to facilitate experienced and skilled skate boarders, as well as beginners. Together with this, the place had to have unique, “signature” elements, making it as a unique, one-of-a-kind facility. Other Considerations include public amenities, durability, safety, security, shade, seating, kiosks, etc. Such a part will be an attraction for spectators. Areas are designed, to allow movement all around.