merge traditional architecture and skateboarding
to rejuvenate NIKE’s european headquarters in the netherlands, rich holland designed a skateboarding landscape that connects all of the offices and sports facilities on campus. the project combines traditional architecture and skateboarding, to form an original and inviting public space. the skate area is accessible for free every day, while there is also on-site training at the skate school for anyone interested.
overview of the skate landscape
all images by marcel veldman, unless otherwise noted
a stimulating hybrid skate spot
rich holland (read more here) designed this hybrid landscape as a public space that integrates various skateable elements. it feels more like a newly discovered skate spot, rather than a traditional skatepark. all of the elements are based on shapes and objects that have shaped skateboarding over the past decades, with the aalto wave serving as the centerpiece.
the area is characterized by its authentic and welcoming appearance, designed to stimulate the creativity of skaters. this new space is essentially built to accommodate all audiences and an avant-garde approach to public spaces, which will hopefully lead to many other similar projects.
skate landscape kidney drop detail
skate landscape planter viking block detail
aalto skate landscape, ollie frontside
overview of the skate landscape
nine meter image
A glimpse of the skate landscape with the sculpture “the rebound” by Ruben Sanchez
nine meter image
project info:
Name: NIKE EHQ Home Skates Landscape
design / creative direction: rich holland
technical help : bekar bekar
service provider: by enk
landscaping: office B + B
engineer: BK engineers
sculptor ‘the rebound’: Ruben Sanchez
Special thanks to: wouter bakker, eelco de koning, NIKE SB team
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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | design boom
