Alconbury weald skatepark
Collaborating with BMD landscape designers to create a community hub that integrates seamlessly into the surroundings
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Based within a new housing estate, this project is an example of a concrete skatepark project using varied materials and finishes to produce a facility that integrates with its surround. Soft landscaping, seating and footpath networks integrate this space with the surrounding facilities.
CANVAS was approached by Bradley Murphy Design (BMD) with the task of creating a community hub within the residential area of Alconbury Weald, in Huntingdon.
To meet the project brief, the aesthetic of Alconbury skatepark had to be sympathetic to its surroundings. Through a wide design approach, CANVAS was able to create a skatepark that seamlessly integrated into the space.”
The design consists of a mixture of street and transition elements of different sizes and speeds, making the skatepark perfect for all ages and abilities.”
A small green space sits in the middle, with the skatepark revolving around this. This lends itself to a continuous layout, allowing users to piece together one long line or use each obstacle individually.
