sb 4/2023 (english)

Photo Stadion Beijing: © Arup, Chris Dite

DEAR IAKS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF SB,

When I come to a new place, I can't help but notice how the urban spaces are designed. Are there places that call out to my inner child? A park, a square or a river that runs through the city where it is possible to be physically active?

The traditions and culture of using urban spaces for physical activity vary around the world. So, across geography and cultures, let us be inspired by the many good solutions and fine examples. In this edition, we have compiled some visionary projects from Asia, Europe and South America.

In a densely built-up residential area in Chengdu, China, "Jungle Tribe" invites you to play in a fantasy world, where curiosity is piqued and the senses are stimulated by the many simultaneous play opportunities the area provides. The project shows a fine balance between exploiting the limited space and still leaving room between the individual elements.

The Myyrmäki sports park in Vantaa, Finland offers a broad range of opportunities to practise both well-known sports and experimental forms of physical activity. With a spectacular and sculptural skating facility in a central location in the area, there are a number of natural beds that bind the area together and provide protection from cloudbursts.

As a destination for both spectators and the very active, the Rachel de Queiroz park has been created in Fortaleza, Brazil, where water is the central element. Surrounded by sports fields and playgrounds, a series of ponds that collect rainwater are located as a beautiful continuous theme for a walk or run around park.

At the Tenstadalen playground and activity park in Stockholm, Sweden, a connection has been established between two different geographical areas by four very different activity elements on the hilly terrain, creating four different links between the two levels that invite users to train, play or relax.

Like a sculpture in the urban space, a project in Yangon, Myanmar presents itself almost as a building. A very sophisticated climbing landscape using organic shapes and materials (bamboo) forms a beautiful sculpture in the urban space and invites you to play and pass the time as if in a small jungle.

In Mannheim, Germany, the Bewegungsband activity area for play and sports has been built in a residential area in the context of the BUGA23 National Garden Show. The special characteristics of the area are a number of large futuristic playground elements surrounded by more familiar playground equipment and facilities for parkour.

The planning brief for the upgrade of the outdoor sports facilities at the University of Cologne, Germany was to turn the original grass sports ground and the area organised as an athletics track and field facility into a multifunctional sports facility for contemporary needs.

So, dear urban planners, developers, architects, politicians and decision-makers: Physical exercise must not be limited to special reserves such as sports facilities but should preferably be accommodated right on the doorstep of the office, shop or home or at the bus stop so we can stay active throughout our lives.

Holger Kortbek

Member of the Management Committee of the IAKS Executive Board

Vice-President of the Executive Board of the Danish Association of Sports and Leisure Facilities (IFFD)

Manager of Sports Facilities in the Municipality of Gladsaxe, Denmark

Holger Kortbek

ACTIVATING URBAN SPACES

Title: Bamboo playground in Yangon

Photo: Nyan Zay Htet

28th IAKS Congress Building resilient communities through sports and leisure facilities

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Global challenges and global initiatives

13:00 - 14:30

Global challenges and global initiatives

• Welcome and introduction / IAKS Trends Report

• Global health challenges related to physical inactivity

• What does inclusion mean for infrastructure and the built environment?

• The future of sports

15:00 - 16:30

The activating path to Brisbane 2032 and beyond

• Activating Australia towards Brisbane 2032

• The Australian sports and recreation facility market

• The Australian aquatic facility infrastructure

• On the path to “net zero” energy stadiums

• Panel discussion with presenters and IOC and IPC representatives

17:00 - 18:00

18:30 - 23:00

Welcome to Australia: Happy hour for IAKS members and friends

2023 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes Gala Dinner

Thursday, 26 October 2023

Well-being, active living, inclusivity, and the public realm

10:30 - 12:00

Socially relevant design: A commitment to the community

• The community well-being framework

• The „Global Active City“ of Hamburg: Goals and master planning for the new “Oberbillwerder” neighbourhood

• Social inequality related to participation in sports and physical activity: The perspectives of girls with immigrant background

12:00 - 13:30

13:30 - 15:00

Planning carbon-reduced pools

The challenge of true inclusivity

• No time like the present: Optimizing recreation facilities for gender equality

• Consultation and participation process: The Danish experience

• Universal design and its impact on the business case: The Canadian experience

15:30 - 17:00

Enhancing and activating the public domain

• Learnings from being a Global Active City

• Sustainable sports park design and community based active design

• The 20-min neighbourhood: Walkable and cyclable cities

17:00 - 18:00

Happy hour for IAKS members and friends

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Environmental and climate challenges

10:30 - 12:00

Today’s design decisions and future-oriented programming

• No more “White Elephants”! National Athletics Center for the IAAF World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest

• The passive house and all ages accelerator: Clayton community centre

• The net-zero cities programme

13:30 - 15:00

Reducing the carbon footprint

• Minimizing the carbon footprint of sports and leisure buildings

• The product passport sustainability

• How can digitization help to achieve climate goals?

15:30 - 17:00

17:00 - 18:00

IAKS General Assembly

Happy hour for IAKS members and friends

Friday, 27 October 2023

Synthetic turf surfaces: Benefits and challenges

10:30 - 12:30

IAKS & ESTC Expert Panel on synthetic turf developments

4-day Congress ticket

IAKS members 415 EUR

Others 625 EUR

2023 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes Ceremony with gala dinner

IAKS members 120 EUR

Others 150 EUR

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FSB 2023: PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND PUBLIC SPACE SEGMENT BIGGER THAN EVER BEFORE

PREMIERE OF THE MARKETPLACE PLAY & EXERCISE

Author and photo: Koelnmesse

This year’s edition of FSB – International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities – will focus even greater attention on companies from the playground equipment and public space segment. Alongside the newly created presentation area Marketplace Play & Exercise, hosted in collaboration with the international trade journal Playground@Landscape, the established planerFORUM by STADT und RAUM will offer numerous opportunities for industry professionals to exchange ideas and network.

Children’s playgrounds provide much more than just entertainment and fun; they also fulfil an essential role in their development. Play areas promote physical activity, social interaction and imagination, while also offering youngsters a safe space in which they can discover their abilities and grow as individuals. Urban environments in particular need sufficient numbers of suitably equipped spaces of this kind. As the sector’s leading international trade fair, FSB will pick up on this topic of relevance to all sections of society at various points within the exhibition.

New presentation area curated by Playground@Landscape

One of these areas is the Marketplace Play & Exercise. Curated by Playground@Landscape, it will celebrate its premiere this year. The marketplace will be affiliated with the presentation areas staged by the Federal Association of Playground Equipment and Leisure Facilities Manufacturers (BSFH), STADT und RAUM, and the Federation of German Landscape Architects (BDLA). Closely linked to these showcases in Hall 9, the marketplace will enrich the focus on public spaces, playground equipment and movement. Companies specialising in playground construction and facilities for emerging sports and exercise will showcase their innovative products and services.

All the topics will be brought together in a central showcase in the hall so that the participating companies can reach their target audience – which includes local authorities, planners, children’s day-care centres, schools and sports lovers – in one place. The joint presentation by all the sector players in a linked area will create a unique atmosphere and generate additional synergies that enable comprehensive communication with trade visitors.

planerFORUM: exciting talks and inspiration

Located right next to the marketplace in Hall 9 will be the familiar planerFORUM, jointly organised by STADT und RAUM, the North Rhine-Westphalia section of the BDLA (BDLA NRW), the BSFH and other industry partners. The forum will host interesting series of talks on planning public spaces, playgrounds and urban green spaces on all four days of the trade fair. Planners will report on their current work and share tips and inspiration for the design of public spaces based on bestpractice examples. Focus topics will include sport trends and exercise cultures in urban environments. The talks will also address the question of how to make the design of public and green spaces and children’s playgrounds inclusive: How can such amenities welcome all generations as spaces for movement while also fostering an ethos of togetherness? www.fsb-cologne.com

10th International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum at aquanale, 24-27 October 2023

Tuesday, 24. October 2023

11:30 - 12:15

13:00 - 14:00

14:15 - 15:45

16:30 - 17:15

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ORGANISERS:

Top Workplace For Holistic Health: Employee retention and acquisition with the help of holistic health measures for employees

EN 17645 - New European standard for the energy efficiency of private pools

DIN 19643 - Introduction to the new version

New version of part 1 to 4, filtration types

Presentation of the European swimming pool prizes

EUSA-AWARDS 2023

Swiss evening, organized by aqua suisse, hall 7, C 40

Wednesday, 25. October 2023

11:00 - 12:00

12:15 - 13:15

13:30 - 15:00 15:15 - 16:30 16:45 - 18:00

Thursday, 26. October 2023

10:45 - 11:45

11:45 - 12:45

12:50 - 13:20

12:00 - 13:30

Education and training for lifeguards

Modernisation on the job profile

NSPs natural swimming pools - 5 different functionalities according to FLL as a common ground in German and English speaking countries

Special Session at IAKS Congress / Congress Centre

North: Design of carbon-reduced aquatic facilities

• Design and construction

• Optimisation of operation

• Key indicators for sustainable sports and leisure facilities

13:30 - 15:00

DIN 19643 - Introduction to the new version

New version of part 1 to 4, filtration types

Venue: Koelnmesse GmbH / Hall 7, C40/D41 Messeplatz 1 / 50679 Cologne

PARTNERS:

Instruction on hazardous substances „Safe handling of chlorine“ according §12 ArbSchG and §14 GefStoffV; key issue „chlorine gas“

EN 17645 - New European standard for the energy efficiency of private pools

Planning attractive pools

• Recommendations for the delivery of public swimming pools by IAKS Pool Expert Circle

• Panel discussion

• How can good design be defended against budget restrictions and excessive regulations?

Special Switzerland: market data, trends and innovations from Switzerland

IAB: Impact of the new version of DIN 19643 in application

15:15 - 16:15

Staff shortage

• How to keep and recruit employees: case study « great places to work”

• Measures to reduce staffing needs: an outlook to automatization, digitalization, artificial intelligence and cooperations

16:30 - 17:30

Public Value / Social Value of pool facilities: ideas and steps to increase visitor numbers

• Best practice from Germany: Family leisure pools in Germany

• Best practice from Ireland: Add fitness centres to sports pools

• Best practice from Canada: Community centres: integrate municipal facilities into aquatic facilities

• Best practice form UK: Cultural diversity at sports and leisure facilities

ISWF organised by : Bundesverband Schwimmbad & Wellness e. V. (bsw) www.bsw-web.de

AQUANALE 2023: POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR LEADING TRADE FAIR

Author: Koelnmesse

When aquanale – International Trade Fair for Sauna.Pool.Ambience. – returns from 24 to 27 October 2023, Cologne will once again be the epicentre of the international swimming pool and wellness world. The event will focus on innovative technologies and new products from the pool, sauna, spa and wellness sectors.

As Matthias Pollmann, Vice President Trade Fair Management at Koelnmesse reported, the response from exhibitors has been extremely encouraging: “We expect aquanale to be very successful and to follow on seamlessly from the strong events that have gone before. More than 90 per cent of the space is already booked up, with 280 exhibitors from 30 countries covering almost all aspects of the industry. It’s a clear sign that the event is a vital business platform for the sector. We’ve set a target to attract 25,000 visitors from Germany and around the globe to the aquanale/FSB trade fair duo.”

aquanale offers a comprehensive overview of products, strategies and solutions designed to address current challenges such as energy efficiency and water management, as well as issues like digitalisation and managing shortages of skilled workers.

Diverse event programme

Visitors can look forward to an attractive and informative programme of events, congresses and workshops. Taking centre stage will be the tenth International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum (ISWF), organised by the bsw in cooperation with the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) and the Association of German Swimming Supervisors, Lifeguards and Pool Attendants (BDS). On all four days of the trade fair, the latest industry topics, including the new energy standard and the shortage of skilled workers as well as issues relating to sustainability, will be presented in Hall 7 in line with the needs of the target audience.

www.aquanale.com

CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE PROJECT OF THE 2023 IOC IPC IAKS ARCHITECTURE PRIZE!

For the first time in the history of the IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prize, the public is being asked to vote for their favourite project. Your opinion matters! Which of the projects has impressed you most? Covering the whole spectrum of sports and leisure facilities – indoors, outdoors and in the water, there are a total of 86 projects in six categories to choose from, ranging from small trend sports facilities to large stadiums. You can vote for your top candidate in each of the six categories.

You can also decide which of the twelve designs by up-andcoming architects is to receive your vote. Allow yourself to be captivated by the creativity and innovative powers of this year’s participants and vote for your favourite project.

The competition criteria focus on architectural and technical considerations as well as sustainability, public value and accessibility. The jury panel of experts comprising personalities from the IOC, IPC and IAKS has already reached its decision.

Who the lucky winners are will be disclosed on 24 October 2023. At a festive gala dinner, the winners of this year’s IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prize will be commended on the stage of the Konrad-Adenauer-Saal in Cologne. And who knows, maybe your personal favourite will also be one of those? Book your place now at the festive award ceremony.

Which project is your public choice?

Vote for your favourite project of the young talent's award!

Rendering ©Zeng Wujingting

TRADITION MEETS MODERNISM

EXCLUSIVE TOUR AND INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE

IAKS STUDY TRIP FROM 27 TO 28 JUNE 2023

The 2023 IAKS Study Trip comprised visits to six high-calibre sports and leisure facilities in Greater Tokyo, including innovative and tradition-rooted facilities erected for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and exhibiting features typical of Japanese architecture. 42 participants from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the USA met in July for an intercultural exchange with Japanese experts. The IAKS Japan team led by Prof. Dr Takanori Fukuoka put together an exclusive viewing programme.

Those participating experienced their first highlight immediately on arrival. The International House of Japan venue hotel is an architectural gem dating from the 1950s and was only bookable through the special network of IAKS Japan. Originally founded as a place of intercultural exchange by notable American and Japanese personalities, its purpose has much in common with that of IAKS.

Tour and talks with architects and operators

The Asics Sports Complex Tokyo Bay is a fitness club that is impressive for its varied training options. In altitude training, conditions from 2,000 to 3,000 m above sea level can be simulated (in hypoxia training, a 16.5% oxygen content, for example, simulates an altitude of 2,000 m). The glassfiber reinforced plastic shell of the 50-m pool is unusual for public pools of this size in terms of its low weight and earthquake resistance.

The Brillia Running Stadium is a mobile, indoor running facility built for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will move to a new location before the end of the year. The presentation by Xiborg, a manufacturer of competition running prothesis, made a lasting impression. The technology developed for top athletes is to be available to all prothesis wearers from now on, which, as far as children are concerned, is a challenge in view of the price.

Ariake Tennis Park is the enlarged tennis centre for Tokyo 2020 with 49 tennis courts created around the Ariake Tennis Colosseum built in 1987.

The first day was brought to an outstanding close with the Yoyogi Gymnasium. This is an absolute masterpiece by Kenzo Tange with its complex and attractive suspended construction. It is also notable for its timeless aesthetics in the interior and its functionality. The two halls, with capacities of 4,000 and 13,000 spectators respectively, were used for both the 1964 and 2020 Olympic Games.

In the evening, the study trip participants gathered at the International House of Japan for a reception and held lively discussions.

Topography as a site advantage

The second day started with a visit to the impressive National Stadium with its 68,000 spectator capacity. The stadium newly built for the 2020 Summer Games is particularly remarkable for its greenery and its rooftop level open to the public free of charge during the day. It is used as a recreational haven and running track in the heart of the city.

The Waseda University Arena is distinguished above all by its innovative and sustainable approach. Since it is almost

Author: Dr. Stefan Kannewischer Photos: IAKS, Prof. Dr. Takanori Fukuoka, Dr. Toe Tanimoto

Photo gallery

completely embedded in the terrain, a virtually ground-level public park has been created on its roof. Lowered into the ground with a constant ambient temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, energy consumption (both heating and cooling) is 60% lower than in conventionally designed buildings. Nevertheless, there is natural lighting, as spectator access to the 2,000 seats is via an external light well. An important additional feature in Japan is high earthquake resistance, which is why this facility is also designated an evacuation centre in the event of disasters.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium and Swimming Pool, both used for the 1964 and 2020 Olympic Games, are also partly recessed into the ground.

To round off the second day, participants were given an exciting demonstration of such classic Japanese martial arts as Kyudo, Kendo, Judo and Aikido at the Shiseikan Budo Hall. The facility is located in the beautiful Meiji Jingu Park, so it was possible to take a look at the Meiji Shrine on the way back.

Optional expert visits to swimming pools and outdoor activity areas on the third day The programme for those interested in pools took them to three very different facilities. The municipal Bunkyo General Gymnasium is a multi-functional sports and leisure facility with a swimming pool, 2-court sports hall, Kyudo hall and two dojos.

The Tokyo Aquatics Centre built for the 2020 Olympic Games has a capacity of 15,000 spectators. Powdered algae (instead of powdered activated carbon) are used for water treatment. In addition, UV light is used for all of the circulated water. The ventilation is designed to target the water surface with fresh air for swimmers.

Last on the programme of visits was the privately run fitness club Renaissance Kameido, which enjoys high membership and, in particular, high numbers of children's swimming classes. A tool developed by an electronics company allows children to see a video of their training afterwards.

Another tour led to urban activity areas in Tokyo. Tsuruma Park is a public park with a landscaped area for recreation, a spacious playground and family area, and a sports area with football, tennis, climbing and fitness facilities. It is operated under a PPP partnership so that the football and tennis courts can be rented for a fee via an online booking system.

In the public Shinjyuku Central Park, a commercial studio operates a pavilion with yoga and bouldering activities. Some of the yoga classes take place outside on a grass area of the park, which the studio has rented from the park administration for exclusive use only.

Finally, Miyashita Park in the immediate vicinity of "Shibuya Crossing" shows a creative solution for creating an oasis of activity and tranquillity on the roof of a shopping centre in the midst of high-rise buildings. Here, too, the use of the sports areas is subject to a fee.

Valuable know-how and cultural exchange

IAKS Japan offered the study trip participants fascinating insights into its country's sports and leisure facilities. The valuable exchange of expertise was perfectly matched by the flawless organisation and the wonderful cultural setting, offering ideal opportunities for establishing and maintaining contacts with participants from all over the world. Many thanks to our IAKS colleagues in Japan, and first and foremost to Prof. Dr Takanori Fukuoka.

CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN LOWENERGY AND LEISURE FACILITIES

IAKS UK SEMINAR IN PORTSMOUTH, UK

Author and photos: Aisling Cleary, Associate FaulknerBrowns Architects

The BREEAM-Outstanding Ravelin sports facility was the venue for the IAKS UK conference in Portsmouth on June 15, 2023. Located on the university campus, the event focused on the low-carbon and low-energy design and development of sports and leisure facilities.

The one-day event included guided tours of the newly completed Ravelin centre, keynote speakers and an engaging panel discussion. Welcoming many new faces including delegates travelling from abroad, the occasion provided a valuable platform to discuss challenges and solutions regarding the present and future of sustainable design in sports architecture.

The day opened with an early morning tour of the Ravelin sports facility, which included the opportunity to view the welcoming and transparent entrance atrium, the innovatively ventilated 25-m eight-lane swimming pool hall and the naturally lit eight-court sports hall.

Guests mixed over coffee before being invited to the main event space, where the day was formally opened by Mike Hall, Partner at FaulknerBrowns Architects. Paul Tilley, Director of Sport & Recreation at Portsmouth University equally extended a warm welcome to the group,

summarising the positive impact the building has had on sport participation throughout the university. Upcoming IAKS events were communicated by Shaun Dawson, Chief Executive at Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, who also offered introductory words.

Study case: St Sidwell's Point – first Passivhaus leisure facility in the UK Passivhaus design in sports and leisure buildings was the topic of the first keynote presentations of the day, made by Nic Bryant, Associate Director at SPACE & PLACE and Stephen Platt, Director at Teal Consultancy. Using St Sidwell's Point, the first Passivhaus leisure facility in the UK, as the case study, Nic discussed Passivhaus methodologies and the learnings captured during the design and construction process. Setting out the ambitious energy targets required to achieve Passivhaus, Stephen discussed strategies utilised to reduce water consumption and maximise air tightness.

From Passivhaus to BREEAM

The following speakers were Irina Korneychuk, Senior Associate at FaulknerBrowns and Mark Palmer, Director at Max Fordham, who presented the Ravelin sports facility case study. Sharing insights into the design of a BREEAM Outstanding sports building, the pair made noteworthy observations on the implications of BREEAM certification and the value of incorporating sustainable design from project inception.

The next presentation was made by Simon Sturgis, founder of Targeting Zero, who gave an engaging overview of the current regulatory landscape for carbon emissions in construction, including the development of a UK net zero carbon standard. Simon made a compelling case for the need to further develop and consolidate methods of carbon assessment in construction.

Using the case study of London's Marlborough Sports Garden, Daniel Bianchi, Partner at Cullinan Studio, presented six key concepts of the circular economy. Daniel concluded by noting the challenges currently facing the construction industry in implementing these principles on a broader scale.

After lunch, delegates were offered a second opportunity to tour the building. Those who had joined the earlier

group enjoyed a networking opportunity and a chance to discuss the topics raised that morning.

"Great facilities drive engagement"

The day concluded with a panel session, inviting all speakers to answer questions from the floor and from moderator Tom Jones, IAKS Vice President and Senior Principal at Populous. Paul Tilley noted the success of the Ravelin centre, and how "great facilities drive engagement". Questions arose from the floor regarding the safeguarding of sustainability accreditation in the post-tender design process.

The ethics of construction supply chains and musings on what sustainability might look like in the future were some of the other topics discussed. Guidance for the retrofit of sports buildings was another query raised, with the panel suggesting its importance warrants its own seminar soon.

Mike Hall and Tom Jones brought the day to a close, summarising the wealth of knowledge and experience shared throughout the seminar. With an invitation to current and future IAKS members to join upcoming events, delegates and speakers were thanked for their valuable contributions to the critical conversation on sustainability and low carbon design in sports and leisure facilities.

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IAKS ANZ CONTRIBUTES TO OVERWHELMING SUCCESS OF NSC23

SETTING THE STAGE FOR FACILITATING AN ACTIVE WORLD AND A GREAT PRELUDE TO THE IAKS NSC 2024 EVENT

Authors: Yvette Audet, Tania Fountain, Deb Ramsey

Photos: AvellinoM, IAKS Australia and New Zealand (IAKS ANZ)

The 2023 National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC23) held 26-28 July 2023 in Melbourne, Australia has once again proven to be the largest gathering of its kind having attracted passionate participants, exhibitors, speakers, and industry professionals from all corners of Australian abroad.

The 2023 event witnessed an unprecedented surge in attendance, setting a remarkable record-breaking turnout of over 1,550 delegates leaving organisers, collaborators, speakers and attendees in awe of the industry's collective dedication and commitment to knowledge sharing, collaboration and sustainable planning for the New Frontier.

IAKS involvement at NSC23 included site visits and bus tour, IAKS stand at the expo, Architect’s Forum and networking event

NSC innovation tours

With four brilliantly planned innovation tours, NSC23 took over 145 delegates on a variety of site visits to explore industry specific facilities and operations. IAKS ANZ facilitated the largest innovation tour in the program with just over 40 people eager to embrace the new era of sustainable and functional design for community leisure centres. Attendees were able to discover the cutting-edge approaches that are inspiring more people to stay active, have fun, and keep communities coming back for more. Although the

Community Leisure Facilities Design Innovation Tour sold out a couple of weeks before the event due to popular demand, it was wonderful to see so many IAKS members attending including those from Australia and New Zealand, Germany, Canada, Singapore and Spain.

IAKS ANZ Architect’s Forum

IAKS ANZ made a prominent impact throughout NSC23, leaving its mark through various avenues. The Sports & Recreation Expo featured an impressive IAKS exhibit that acted as a meeting point for IAKS members from all over the world and attracted new expressions of interests from prospective members.

Apart from the exhibit, the convention kicked off with the highly anticipated Architect’s Forum, where renowned architects and designers from various disciplines including distinguished figures Al Baxter, Dion Gosling, Derek Mah, Darryl Condon, Klaus Meinel, and Jeremy Smith shared their insights on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the sports and physical activity sector.

The Architect’s Forum was a resounding highlight of the event that garnered exceptional popularity, with attendees from across the aquatic, sport, and leisure design sectors. The forum was made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) and the dedicated moderation of CO-OP Studio, contributing to its resounding success.

IAKS ANZ networking event

The support of co-sponsors George Devenish from iDwala and Matthew Cohen from Trackmaster International enabled IAKS ANZ to host a remarkable networking function, drawing around 80 attendees. This event provided an invaluable platform for like-minded professionals to connect and explore potential collaborative ventures.

IAKS ANZ's steadfast commitment to knowledge dissemination, professional growth, research, and innovation has translated into remarkable results. The organisation's membership base has witnessed an impressive annual growth rate of approximately 30 % since 2019, a trend that is expected to persist in the coming months.

Save the date for 27-28 June 2024

IAKS and NSC combine event to go global Building on the success of NSC23, we are thrilled to announce that IAKS is partnering with the National Sports &

Physical Activity Convention to deliver a joint global convention with impact in 2024, focused on UNLEASHING INNOVATION – The Future of Sport and Recreation allowing attendees to embrace global thinking for a national agenda.

This upcoming convention will feature a global representation from over 20 countries with ground-breaking technologies, cutting-edge research, and visionary presentations from industry leaders, promising an unforgettable experience for all participants.

This joint approach will make the event even bigger, and an even more global event than ever before. The highly anticipated program is expected to offer practical insights into best practices, key challenges, opportunities, and strategies for fostering a more active and healthy community.

Networking will also continue to be a significant focus for IAKS and the NSC along with an even bigger Sports & Recreation Expo that will feature industry-leading brands, products, and services, catering to the largest gathering of sports, recreation, play, fitness, health, wellness, and government professionals seeking innovation and industry enhancement.

www.iaks.sport/en/anz

IAKS ANZ INAUGURAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Numerous activities organised by IAKS Australia and New Zealand culminated in IAKS ANZ's inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting marked a significant milestone, resulting in the formation of a dynamic Board of Directors, composed of Yvette Audet (Chairperson), Michelle Nolland (Vice-Chairperson), Simon Cooper (Secretary), Robert Keogh (Treasurer), Tania Fountain (Marketing Coordinator), Richie Williams (Acting Events Coordinator), and

Adrian Paino (Memberships Coordinator), with a vacant role still available for a Partnerships and Grants Coordinator.

The organisation's membership base has witnessed an impressive annual growth rate of approximately 30 % since 2019, a trend that is expected to persist in the coming months.

Congrats to an incredible successful team and thanks for your time and dedication!

(f.l.t.r.) Richie Williams, Yvette Audet, Tania Fountain, Michelle Nolland, Klaus Meinel, Janina Geraghty, Simon Cooper

NEW TO THE IAKS NETWORK

PROSPEC ROTHERHAM (UK )

Prospec Limited are the UK’s leading leisure industry providers of locker, changing and shower room solutions. Established in 1977, Prospec pride themselves on being the leading provider of high-quality storage and changing solutions, able to design, manufacture and install products using the own in-house team.

Prospec’s “Marathon” range of cubicles and lockers are the industry leaders in both design and longevity and are the “go to” products for architects and leisure operators, according to the company.

Using modern design and materials, Prospec offer bespoke design solutions, offering products in high quality glass, solid grade laminate and solid surface materials.

www.prospec.co.uk

DIPUTACIO DE BARCELONA BARCELONA (SPAIN)

The Diputació de Barcelona is a local government institution that promotes the progress and well-being, in various areas, of the citizens of the province of Barcelona, with 311 municipalities. The Oficina d’Equipaments Esportius (Office of Sports Facilities) assists, accompanies, and cooperates with local authorities with the mission of contributing to the improvement of the quality of life of citizens by promoting the practice of sport. Specifically, the office offers support in the planning, design, and construction of new sports facilities in the territory, as well as support in the management, maintenance, and conditioning of existing facilities.

These actions are carried out thanks to the office's unwavering desire to keep up to date with new trends in management, construction and facilities that enable sports facilities to be as participatory, accessible, egalitarian, and sustainable as possible.

www.diba.cat

WPAF ATHENS (GREECE )

The World Pangration Athlima Federation (WPAF) is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation which was founded in 2002. It is the only international organisation of martial arts of Pangration sport that promotes the worldwide activity. It is located in Athens, Greece and is recognized by the Hellenic Olympic Committee and the Greek Government.

The goal oft he WPAF ist to re-establish the martial arts of Pangration to the modern Olympic Games. Since its foundation, the WPAF has organized until today international and European Championships. It established the World Schools of Coaches and Referees.

www.worldpangration.net

DANISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE ROSKILDE (DENMARK )

The Danish Institute for Cultural Analysis (Kulturens Analyseinstitut) is established as an independent institute, with the aim to provide knowledge about the conditions of the culture industry and the importance of culture for citizens' well-being – based on evidence- and research-based studies. Kulturens Analyseinstitut exists to create an overview of and insight into the art and culture field "on stage, in front of the stage, and behind the stage", including artists, organisations, institutions, and other employees in the art and culture field. Kulturens Analyseinstitut strives to promote and facilitate a dialogue between actors in the field of culture via analysis and communication.

www.danishculture.com

TWO EXCITING DAYS FOR IAKS NORDIC IN HELSINKI

24-25 MAY 2023: STUDY TRIP AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

From 24-25 May 2023, IAKS Nordic organized for its members a study trip to inspiring sports and leisure facilities in Helsinki, Finland. In the afternoon of 24 May, the General Assembly was held in hybrid format. A total of 15 members elected the members of the Executive Board for the next two years.

The facilities visited during the study trip covered a wide range: the impressive award-winning facilities such as Löyly Urban Sauna and Martta Wendelin Daycare Centre. The 12,000 m² activity arena in the old printing house of Liikuntamylly is designed on the principles of circular economy. The City of Helsinki collaborated with the Aalto University for a student competition in circular economy.

The visit of Pirkkola ice skating rink showed construction engineering that enables the recycling of carbon dioxide in the pipes of the rink. The study trip participants were informed by the Lappset Group Company and Ramboll Finland about the companies‘ innovative products and projects.

Re-election of board members

All board elections were held unanimously. The greater part of the board was re-elected:

- André Flatner, President (City of Fredrikstadt, NO)

- Marina Hôgland, Vice-President (City of Stockholm, SE)

- Ola Mattsson, Treasurer (LOA fonden, DK)

- Lisa Mari Watson, Board member (TVERGA, NO)

- Daniel Glimvert, Board member (SE)

- Camilla H. Lind, Board member (SE)

- Nils-Olof Zethrin, Board member (Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions, SE)

- Flemming Overgaard, Board member (KEINGART, DK)

- Jarkko Rantamäki (Regional State Administrative Agency for Western and Inland Finland, FI)

Deputy board members:

- Emil Marefat (Hemsö Fastighets, SE)

- Olav Torp (NTNU/SIAT, NO)

IAKS Nordic would especially like to thank former board members Bjørn Aas and Esben Danielsen for their work. www.nordic.iaks.sport

Author and photo: Björg Liljedal

Jarkko Rantamäki, Camilla H. Lind, Daniel Glimvert, Nils-Olof Zethrin, André Flatner, Lisa Mari Watson, Ola Mattsson, Marina Hôgland (FLTR)

DESIGNED ACCORDING TO CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRINCIPLES REFURBISHMENT

OF MARLBOROUGH SPORTS GARDEN IN LONDON, UK

Designed according to Circular Economy principles, the final phase of improvements to the Marlborough Sports Garden will provide a sustainable, mixed sports facility that is freely available to inner city school children and local young people. The project aims to support the health and well-being of local residents by creating a sustainable, attractively designed and well-managed community space. The refurbishment will focus on the needs of local children and young people, making it easier for them to eat well, exercise more and develop a love for and proficiency in many sports.

The Marlborough Sports Garden is in the heart of an urban community just behind the very busy Borough High Street in the London Borough of Southwark. Bankside Open Spaces Trust appointed Cullinan Studio as architects.

The design proposes a new community hub building to support the revamped and reinvigorated Garden with a new community café, which can double-up as an events space, equipment store, flexible studio spaces and spectator seating. The new entrance, with its planted facade, will help to connect people to nature and provide a more porous, accessible, and inviting gateway from the street to the activities going on within the Sports Garden. The gardens are an important facility to the local community, providing much needed sports to young children that otherwise would not have the opportunity to participate.

Simple construction and reduction of waste

The hub is planned to be as carbon neutral and circular economy compliant as possible, from the materials used to build the community facility, to the operation of the café

and sports activities. The rational standard structural grid ensures simple construction and reduction of waste. This arrangement provides the best opportunity for reusing reclaimed materials.

The design approach for the roof allows for varying depth spanning joists within the diamond structure, to maximise the amount of timber that can be reused from a reclaimed timber yard. Developing the façade design with circular economy principles led to a reclaimed brick base, with lightweight reclaimed and treated sinusoidal cladding above. These panels, which are readily found in reclaimed material yards, will be brightly coloured, allowing existing finishes to be easily covered so they can be assembled look ing fresh and new.

Similarly, proposing a dark stain to the top band of PPC metal panels will allow these to be from reclaimed sources. The spectator seating has been designed to utilise reclaimed timber decking.

www.cullinanstudio.com

Renderings ©Cullinan Studio

Location

Chengdu, China

Client / operator Chengdu New Hope Real Estate Co., Ltd.

Architect & principal designer

XISUI Design Hu Yihao

Shanghai, China www.xisuidesign.com

Authors Hu Yihao, Peng Yang

Photos

Guochang Liu, PrismImage Studio

Official opening December 2022

Construction costs

RMB 1.500.000 (EUR 185.000)

WITH SENSE OF NATURAL BELONGING

“JUNGLE TRIBE” PLAYSCAPE IN CHENGDU

Jungle Tribe playscape combines children's play equipment with the natural terrain, uses the design thinking of landscape architecture to make them co-exist, reduces the proportion of visible artificial facilities and takes into account users of all ages who live in nearby high-rise buildings. XISUI Design involves the natural inclination into its design.

The playscape is located in the centre of Jinjiang District, close to the prosperous business district of Taikoo Li. The architectural environment surrounded by high-rise buildings seeks to reconcile the dual attributes of the site’s design function and the high aspirations of aesthetic experience. Starting from the natural undulating cave terrain, the design con-

ceals an abundance of children's facilities between the ground and the vegetation, filters out the redundant information from the artificial environment and creates a space where children can develop in a sheltered environment and with a sense of natural belonging. Adults can also experience simplicity, relaxation and leisure here.

Approach to diverse and child-oriented installations

The spatial design from a child's perspective needs to pay attention to both children’s natural urge to express themselves and the creation of a visual landscape. A variety of interesting play facilities can meet the play preferences of different children and encourage them to create their own patterns of play.

The enclosed natural landscape can provide children with a sense of security and shelter, remedying the deficiencies experienced by children living in urban high-rise buildings. Orderly space design provides parents with a comfortable and relaxed environment for parent-child companionship, creating an atmosphere that encourages family communication and happiness.

XISUI Design focuses on the design philosophy of "progress, joy and creativity" to provide design and construction guidance services for its projects. They use the latest digital design and construction technology to explore more diverse design creations and press ahead with research into and the application of new technologies and materials.

Highly durable bamboo

To ensure the durability of the outdoor materials and the experience of natural textures, highly durable bamboo and wood panels are used for all facility surfaces that come into contact with the human skin. However, the compactness and hardness of bamboo and wood make them difficult to bend easily on curves. Therefore, all hyperbolic surfaces have been divided into sections in the design, ensuring smooth construction and convenient precision processing.

For the three-layer wooden tile roof of the treehouse-like comprehensive activity apparatus, the design team used structural optimisation algorithms to obtain the most space-saving tree branch support method.

Location Fortaleza, Brazil

Client / operator

Fortaleza City Hall

Architect & principal designer

Architectus S/S

www.architectus.com.br

Author

Janaina Rodrigues

Photos

Joana França

Official opening 2022

Contruction costs

BRL 11.8 million (EUR 2.3 million)

DRAINAGE SYSTEM AS A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT RACHEL

DE QUEIROZ PARK IN FORTALEZA

Exercise begins in the early morning hours. Frequent users in gym gear choose to start the day with physical exertion. Walking, running, outdoor gym, biking, soccer and volleyball are just some of the options available. All this takes place on the shores of nine interconnected lagoons, the wetlands. The project developed by Architectus S/S has turned a formerly degraded area into a bustling, lively, pulsating public space.

Opening in 2022, the park was designed to reclaim a degraded area, with urban and environmental problems. Despite high population growth in recent years, the region lacked quality public spaces. The site, the largest project area available for intervention, was previously a vacant plot of land given over to illegal refuse dumping

and sewage discharge. This situation contributed to aggravating the pollution of the Riacho Cachoeirinha, a water resource that cuts through the site and structures the largest area of the park. Frequent flooding occurred due to the overloading of the rainwater drainage system, a direct result of the region’s intense densification process.

1. Soccer pitch

2. Sand court

3. Volleyball court

4. Stretching space

5. Health space

6. Car park

7. Cycle lane / jogging track

8. Amphitheatre

9. Playground

10. Bicycle rack

11. Green area

12. Dog play area

13. Police station

14. Reading space

15. Wetlands

Wetland technique

Occupying one of the city’s flooded preservation areas, the Rachel de Queiroz Park project adopted the drainage system as a structural element. Wetland management was used to improve the water quality of the Riacho Cachoeirinha stream, as well as to create a flood mitigation system. After intensive hydrological studies, nine interconnected ponds were proposed to perform natural water filtration by means of decanting and phytoremediation, a process performed by microorganisms fixed both on the surface of the soil and

on the roots of aquatic plants in the ponds. In other words, in addition to its landscape potential, wetlands are a fundamental strategy for the environmental restoration of the area, without excluding the uses required by the local community. The implementation of green areas, which involved earthworks and the planting of nearly 600 trees, was crucial for promoting the development of the local fauna and flora. After the opening of this section of the park, various species of the native ecosystem returned to the heart of the urban landscape.

RACHEL DE QUEIROZ PARK MASTERPLAN

Rua Edgar Falcão Car park Footpath Pond Pond Footpath

Public space for exercise and culture

The paths between the ponds lead visitors to areas of permanence structured around various cultural, sports and leisure facilities. An amphitheatre, a dog park, multi-sport courts, playgrounds, a reading space and an outdoor gym are just some of the spaces available. A bidirectional track that surrounds the entire perimeter of the park guarantees a safe and suitable space for walking, running and cycling. Since the beginning of the project, a diversity of uses was proposed to include and encourage appropriation of the space by the local population, through an understanding that the full use of the area is a fundamental component for environmental sustainability.

Sustainability and durability

The urban furniture project was based on two principles: sustainability and durability. The playground equipment, physical education training space and arbours were made of treated eucalyptus wood. The benches have biosynthetic wood seats on a concrete structure.

The visual identity of the park was also part of the project, upgrading the public space on different levels. The park logo highlights the wetlands as the main design element, while the signs and totems aim to not only guide, but also to educate and inform the park users.

Footpath

Footpath

Footbridge over the Riacho Cachoeirhinha

Location Vantaa, Finland

Client / operator

City of Vantaa

Architect & principal designer

Loci Landscape Architects

Author

Loci Landscape Architects

Photos

City of Vantaa

Loci Landscape Architects

Pyry Kantonen Photography

Official opening

May 2022

PRIME LOCATION FOR THE JOY AND DELIGHT OF EXERCISE

MYYRMÄKI SPORTS PARK IN VANTAA

Covering an area of almost five hectares, the area includes a mini football arena, a small multi-purpose arena, a full-size basketball court, climbing sculptures, areas for fitness, trampoline and balance, and one of the largest skate parks in the Nordic countries. An important and popular cycling route runs through the area, connecting city districts. Loci Landscape Architects has designed a versatile public sports and exercise centre in Finland’s fourth-largest city.

The area is being developed as a part of the transforming Myyrmäki neighbourhood. Myyrmäki was designed and built in the 1960s and reflects the urban design ideals of the time. Now, the redevelopment seeks to balance the growing number of users, transport facilities and natural values

of the site, as well as to strengthen the image of the area. Myyrmäki is evolving from a suburb into an urban centre. The redeveloped site is in a prime location at the heart of the bigger sports park area. It forms an event space in front of the Myyrmäki Hall.

Good for everyday and for everyone

The design process put an emphasis on everyday use of the park. Young people and skateboarding enthusiasts from the area were involved in the design process. The aim of the design was to create a meeting place for different sports and user groups and to encourage people to move around. The park has tapped the potential of the existing site. The new design has created an inviting and human-scale space by reorganising the site and has added a lot of value and life to the park.

The design has managed to balance the different scales and to combine them seamlessly. The potential for the area's everyday use has been increased while maintaining the conditions for the organisation of major events.

Playing and exercising extend beyond the designated sports area, as the temporary car parking structures, all the benches and drift barriers have been designed to also be suitable for skating.

Like islands

The park makes the joy and delight of exercise visible. The overall appearance is designed to be cheerful, fresh and green. The design has a recognisable look and feel, and its style is adapted to the buildings and the style of the surroundings. The focus is on providing a safe and accessible exercise area and improving the existing park in terms of functionality. Therefore, island-like areas with different sports facilities have been placed between access routes.

Stormwater management plays an essential role in the design. Surface water is directed to the trees and planting areas. Permeable materials are used at the parking spots to reduce the amount excess surface water. Groups and rows of trees with a focus on local species have been planted to structure an otherwise open space and to soften the building facades.

Stockholm, Sweden

Client / operator

Trafikkontoret, Stockholms stad

Architect & principal designer

Nivå landskapsarkitektur AB

Stockholm, Sweden

www.nivaland.se

Design team

Åsa Drougge, Helena Emrani, Stina Hellqvist, Ludvig Bratt, Tommy Roman

Author Nivå

Photos Robin Hayes

Official opening 2022

Construction costs

SEK 30 million (EUR 2.6 million)

UP AND DOWN THE HILLSIDE

TENSTADALEN PLAYGROUND AND ACTIVITY PARK IN TENSTA

Tenstadalen is a park covering a large area in the long valley between Tensta and Spånga, west of Stockholm. The park is one of the City of Stockholm’s Greener Stockholm projects, with the aim of creating regenerated green spaces for all ages. Nivå landscape architects have developed a design based on early-stage community dialogue with residents and local groups to gather their opinions and wishes regarding the future park.

Using insights from the dialogue as a starting point, a proposal was designed with inspiration found in the concept of the English-style landscape park. The park has points of interest dotted throughout, linked together via sightlines to encourage movement and to activate the whole park. Existing circular walkways are interesting

features in the park with their sculptural forms and become part of the design concept, just like the viaducts that function as entrances to the park. These walkways and viaducts are remnants from the “Million Program”, a large public housing programme implemented in Sweden between 1965 and 1974.

Challenging activities

The main part is a multifunctional gathering place and activity centre placed on the steep hillside alongside Tenstavägen. The area forms a link between the valley and Tensta-Hjulsta.

The activity hill comprises several different elements. A south-facing terraced flight of steps and balcony system offers seating and views of the park. The surfaces consist of timber decking, while the sides facing the park are made of wavy metal sheet.

Next to the stairs is a running track – not just any track, but one that slopes upwards. Either you run along the lines, or you use the ropes between the poles to pull yourself up.

The climbing prism offers a more challenging route up the hill. Here you have to master different angles and heights. Some of the walls have climbing grips to make climbing easier.

To get down the hill you can use any method, but the fastest is via the slide. Once you have mastered a climbing net, the way is free for going down the windy slide.

Areas for chatting and for stormwater

The western corner of the park offers a gathering place beneath a pergola roof. The area includes opportunities for seating , toddler play and barbecues. The shape of the pergola is inspired by the existing circular walkways in the area.

The low-lying waterlogged area in the south has been transformed into a wetland. The wetland together with existing ponds and two new purification ponds form a wetland area

PARTICIPATORY PROCESS INCLUDED DEPRIVED CITIZENS

An important focus of the project was to design places for people to meet. The dialogue project was the basis for the proposal, to ensure social and thus also economic sustainability over time. Initially, a dialogue project with the public was carried out during Järva week, a political festival. To achieve a more targeted and in-depth dialogue, “Livstycket” was brought in. Livstycket consists of a group of unemployed women with a migrant background, including those with language difficulties, who generally have little share in public space and the conversation.

that ends with a long sinusoidal concrete wall alongside the park’s mown lawn. The wall defines and divides the park’s functions into two realms.

Several actions were proposed to increase biological diversity and create a richer animal and plant life, such as extensive flower meadows on landscaped hills, complementary tree plantings throughout the park and free-growing hedges of various species along the street.

Location

Mannheim, Germany

Client / operator

Bundesgartenschau Mannheim 2023 gGmbH

Architects

RMP Stephan Lenzen

Landschaftsarchitekten

www.rmpsl.la

Design team

Philip Haggeney, Maike Alter

Nuria Segovia Ruiz, Nikolai Hein

Work and execution planning, execution parkourelements and foundations

X-Move GmbH, www.x-move.net

Authors

Philip Haggeney, Claudia Späth

Photos

Roman Mensing Fotografie, RMPSL

Official opening

April 2023

Construction costs

EUR 7.3 million

PLAY ZONES BASED ON MANNHEIM INNOVATIONS

CORRIDOR FOR PLAY AND EXERCISE

GERMAN NATIONAL GARDEN SHOW IN MANNHEIM 2023

The play and exercise area in the green corridor offers visitors a variety of intergenerational and barrier-free activities. Climbing frames, swings, sand areas and even a fountain have been integrated into the park structure over a distance of about 1.5 kilometres. The design of the play zones has been based on various Mannheim innovations that paved the way for technological progress worldwide. These zones are supplemented with a calisthenics and parkour installation along with jogging and inline skating routes.

Exciting up and down

The invention of the lift facilitated a new form of vertical mobility and reformed urban architecture.

As a tribute to the importance of this technical innovation from Mannheim, the garden show takes up the exterior design of the early lifts with their open shafts and cabins with scissor gates. In a kind

of lift labyrinth, different levels are connected to each other via nets, suspension bridges and undulating frames. The climbing frame is supplemented with crawling tubes, climbing spirals and square basket seats. Lift towers of different heights call to mind the high-rise districts of today's big cities. The result is an exciting up and down.

The car and sporting competition

The development of the motor car paved the way for worldwide motorisation and changed our everyday lives for good. With reference to the mechanics and design language of the car, a play zone provides a variety of play and exercise activities on the theme of sport and competition.

A combined basketball and football court with a circular shape and zoning based on the control diagram of a fourstroke engine invites all to participate in sporting competition. Other play elements take up the steering mechanism and rotary motion of the wheel and can be activated solely with the strength of the user's own arms and legs.

Learning the ropes

A rope climbing frame designed for different user and age groups is a reminder of the social, civic and cultural networking in the city of Mannheim.

Seemingly floating levels form a voluminous body that gains transparency through its materiality and colouring. The two levels differ in their mesh size and opportunities for movement. The climbing frame is bordered by a barrier-free ascending walkway consisting of ramps and platforms. As part of the overall composition, it offers several access points to the upper play level, entry to a slide and, as a viewing platform, a view extending far across the Spinelli outdoor grounds.

Freudenheim park section – musical playground

The theme of music comes from Mannheim's designation as a UNESCO City of Music and the importance of the Mannheim School in the history of music. Drum-like sand tables look like instruments. The wind chimes on the large roundabout and the foot plates equipped with sound modules in the jungle of strings produce real sounds. The roundabout can be set in motion by three drive units comprising hand cranks and bicycles. Due to its ground-level installation and stopping devices, it can be used by wheelchair users and offers a variety of seating options.

The jungle of strings recalls the shape of a musical note. A multitude of ropes invites you to wind your way through. Balancing on the foot plates at different heights produces different sounds. The play area also includes three trampolines, and wooden loungers in the adjacent part of the park invite young and old to take a rest.

Plough and harrow

The development of the tractor ushered in the mechanisation of agriculture and made tilling easier and more effective. Both areas of the play zone take up the mechanics and appearance of agricultural machinery. The design of the water pergola of the water and sand playground resembles an agricultural sprayer. Swinging, climbing and bouldering el ements are evocative of the shape of a harrow. Gentle landscaping imitates the furrows of a plough. Obstacle elements replicate the drive chains of a tractor.

Location

Yangon, Myanmar

Client / operator

Lycée Français International

Joseph Kessel (LFIR)

Architect & principal designer

Raphaël Ascoli

Blue Temple, Yangon, Myanmar

www.blue-temple.com

Author

Raphaël Ascoli

Photos

Nyan Zay Htet

Official opening 2023

Construction costs USD 5.500 (EUR 5.000)

ENDLESS ADVENTURE BUILT AT LOW COST

BAMBOO PLAYGROUND IN YANGON

Yangon‘s cityscape is characterised by a mixture of British colonial architecture, mo dern skyscrapers and gilded Buddhist pagodas. The bamboo playground of the French International School of Yangon is a jungle-like play area occupying 666 m². Architecture studio Blue Temple has conceived a micro-narrative as a series of imagination-fuelled, self-directed games in a kind of parkour. The games give the children the freedom to explore a multitude of ways of engagement.

The former playground consisted of a large concrete floor with no shading and no play equipment. The new playground’s design weaves itself around the two existing trees on the site into an endless curved structure. Within the structure, the combi-

nation of a series of games creates an infinitely long obstacle course. The games are arranged in the following order: bamboo jungle, fishing net, monkey bars, swings, Myanmar-style hopscotch, and then repeat themselves.

How it was created

Entire structure made of bamboo

Among all the existing bamboo species accessible on the local market, tiny bamboo represents an untapped, abundant and cost-effective resource. Utilising this resource to build structures can reduce the cost of a single unit to that of a smartphone. The structure was built in collaboration with the local community.

Three different bamboo species were used: Dendrocalamus giganteus for the frames, bundles of Oxytenanthera albocialiata Munro for the curved elements, and Thyrsostachys siamensis for the bracing and roof beams.

Tarpaulin filters sunlight

Within both openings of the shape, there are existing trees and seating spaces for the teachers to rest and monitor the pupils at the same time. LED strip lights along both curved structural elements of the playground provide illumination. This ambient light effect is created by indirectly illuminating the playground, with light reflecting off the white roof skin

used for the roof cover. During the daytime, the tarpaulin filters the sunlight to create a soft and agreeable environment to play in.

Jungle-like game area

The roof changes in height according to different parameters: the types of games beneath it; the passage for teachers to access the seating space; the different views offered of the rest of the playground from adjacent buildings; and a passageway for cars to access the entire courtyard.

The entire concrete floor has been covered with painted white lines following projected contour lines. The 2D-topography creates a landscape of imagination-fuelled possibilities for games. The lines were drawn precisely to respond to the surroundings and were painted using AR technology.

The playground intentionally doesn't dictate the children’s play. It's a matrix within which the kids intuitively invent their own games and transport themselves into an endless adventure.

Location Cologne, Germany

Client / operator

UniSport of the University of Cologne

Architect

Landschaftsarchitekturbüro Axel Schütze

www.axel-schuetze.de

Design team

Lars Winterhoff, Birgitta Henkel

Author

Axel Schütze, Birgitta Henkel

Photos

Axel Schütze, Heike Breuer, Lucas Reyer

Official opening

May 2022

Construction costs

EUR 1.5 million

NEW EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

REDESIGN OF THE OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES OF COLOGNE‘S “UNISPORT”

The planning brief for the redesign of the outdoor sports facilities at the University of Cologne was to turn the original grass sports ground and the area organised as an athletics track and field facility into a multifunctional sports facility for contemporary needs. Taking economic, environmental and sustainability factors into account, the area has been converted into an attractive and functional sports and exercise complex and has been available to students and university employees since May 2022. Planning and construction supervision were carried out by the Cologne landscape architect Axel Schütze.

The outdoor sports facilities of Cologne's "UniSport" are located within the Inner Green Belt landscape conservation area, in the immediate vicinity of the main building and refectory of the University of Cologne. Occupying 33,500 m², they have been popular and much-used sports facilities for university sport since the 1950s. Since the sports surfaces were in urgent need of refurbishment and were no longer in line with current sports demand, the northern section

was modernised in 2014 with the installation of an artificial turf pitch. Axel Schütze landscape architects was commissioned with the plan ning and upgrading of the approximately 18,40 0 m² southern section. This area was previously home to a 50-year-old, classic type-B sports facility, a grass pitch with a 400 m clay running track, a 25-year-old beach volleyball facility with two courts, and two subsequently built padel courts.

Woodchip running track

Mini pitches

Outdoor fitness area Padel courts

Beach volleyball / Beach soccer Hills

All-year use into the evening hours

One of the most important planning goals was to create an aesthetically appealing park that meets requirements in terms of both sport and high-quality amenity. A total of 40 trees and 680 shrubs have been planted and 8,800 m² of new turf has been laid. The trees in particular provide good microclimatic conditions and also help to improve the urban climate.

The landscaping creates both spatial boundaries and atmosphere. Various seating options also aid recreation and communication. The pathways have been routed to permit barrier-free access to the grounds and the most direct possible access to the various areas. The newly designed sports complex has been equipped entirely with advanced and energy-saving LED lighting, which enables year-round use into the evening hours while minimising energy consumption.

In the central portion of the site, 1,500 m² of lawn has been laid to provide space for a wide variety of sports such as ultimate frisbee, spikeball and the like. The lawn has been created as a swale with an underlying infiltration trench, so that the rainwater accumulating on the entire southern sports section can be captured and be allowed to seep into the water table.

The sports complex is encircled by an exactly 500 m long woodchip running track, the course of which is illuminated at night by twenty lamps on masts. The drainage underneath the base layer prevents waterlogging. This loop can thus be used regardless of the weather, daylight or season, and the soft surface is easy on the joints.

Showering after exercising – even outdoors of course

Two enclosed football courts are spanned with cover netting to prevent balls being accidentally kicked into the surroundings and endangering other sports enthusiasts.

The existing beach volleyball facility has been enlarged from two to four courts. The courts have been designed to permit temporary conversion to beach soccer and beach handball. An outdoor shower has been newly erected in the immediate vicinity of the courts.

A new area for outdoor fitness training has been created. A total of ten workout stations and a multifunctional calisthenics apparatus are available there.

Since its opening in May 2022, an open space with a high amenity value has been available to students. It can be used in a variety of ways and has already been extremely well received.

SYNTHETIC FOOTBALL TURF ON THE WAY INTO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

FV NEUBURG 1923 E.V. INSTALLS

FIELDTURF TARKETT CORE PRIME USING PUREGRAIN

Neuburg am Rhein is a small community in the district of Germersheim in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. To mark its centenary celebrations, the new management board of FV Neuburg 1923 e.V. football club had the visionary goal of upgrading the 35-year-old cinder pitch. The project to install the new synthetic turf pitch was embarked on under the motto “Make Our Field Great Again”.

This large-scale project was financed with regional funds, support from Neuburg’s local community, various charitable foundations and the company’s own funds. More than 100,000 euros was raised by crowdfunding.0

00 Euro eingesammelt werden.

Sustainability in unison with functionalism and durability

The project focused on sustainability. The basic properties of the fibre such as high durability, UV stability and wear resistance were discussed at length with the synthetic turf fibre manufacturer Morton Extrusionstechnik GmbH, a division of Tarkett Group. A particularly impressive feature is its innovative fibre Core technology. The core of the fibre consists of material recycled from sorted plastic waste, while the ribbed sheath of the fibre with its diamond cross-section is made of virgin polyethylene to ensure durability and playing characteristics.

After trial training on the synthetic turf pitch at VfR Frankenthal, FieldTurf Core Prime was chosen. This highly innovative

synthetic turf manufactured by FieldTurf goes a long way towards giving synthetic turf a sustainable future. FieldTurf is the synthetic turf division of Tarkett Group, which has been producing innovative and high-quality playing surfaces and floor coverings for over 130 years.

Author: Rolf Haas

Photos: Fabian Schwarz, FV Neuburg, FieldTurf

Eco-friendly infill solution

In its choice of infill material, FV Neuburg 1923 e.V. attached great importance to environmental protection. At present, there are moves on the EU level to ban conventional rubber granules, which have come into disrepute as microplastics. Eco-friendly infills made from renewable raw materials constitute a viable alternative in this regard. The material chosen for the infill at FV Neuburg 1923 e.V. was therefore FieldTurf PureGrain.

The granules are made from the woody part of the corn cob and are wholly plant-based and totally biodegradable.

FieldTurf PureGrain is dust-free, odourless and UV-resistant and has a heat-lowering effect. Various synthetic turf systems using PureGrain from FieldTurf are certified to both FIFA Quality and FIFA Quality Pro standards. A key advantage of PureGrain over other organic infills – such as cork – is its relative density, as it does not float in water.

Investment in the future

FV Neuburg is convinced that the new synthetic turf pitch will offer its children, youths and adults ideal training and playing conditions and that it has thus made a sensible, forward-looking investment.

More information about the product

Kai Weber-Gemmel

Telephone: +49-(0)6782-1094273

Mobile: +49-(0)151-19334624

E-Mail: kai.weber-gemmel@tarkett.com

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MOVABLE ACTIVITY FACILITIES

Author & photos: Rampline® www.rampline.com

In the heart of Oslo, just adjacent to the city’s Town Hall, two small facilities for balance and motor play attract a wide audience. On busy days, there might be queues to have a turn on the authentic slackline, or the challenging arrangement of tilting and rotating balance balls. On balmy spring evenings, they serve as meeting points for groups using them as social hubs.

Cities around the globe strive to facilitate physical activity, fitness and active leisure for their citizens. However, in busy areas it can pose a challenge to identify locations where installations and equipment can be permanently positioned.

Rampline, a Norwegian company specialising in equipment that encourages physical activity, provides compact mobile facilities that can be set up nearly anywhere, a concept aptly named Street™.

The fact that the facilities provide a challenge, rather than immediate ease of mastery, ensures they attract a broad public

ranging from children and teenagers to adults. Anyone enticed by a bit of a challenge will be drawn towards the facility.

Find the right spot

Over the years, the City of Oslo has utilised various locations for these facilities, lending crucial flexibility to the valuable downtown area by allowing the facilities to be moved as needed. This could be to investigate the ideal location, to temporarily relocate them in connection with festivals and concerts or to meet security requirements for a high-profile international summit. The slackline’s shock-absorbing platform is foldable with lifting points for relocation or storage.

A true slackline

The first Street™ facility is a slackline stand, robustly designed with vandal-proof webbing, which is an apparatus not only for physical activity, balance and coordination. The dynamic nature of the slackline also facilitates the execution of tricks, promoting creativity and freedom of movement. Such an engaging design makes these installations immensely popular, and rightly so.

The slackline’s low height of 46 cm, when placed on the substantial shock-absorbing platform, encourages users to challenge their abilities. There is no fear of harm from a fall, thereby fostering a secure environment for users to improve their skills.

The equipment is certified for playground use to EN 1176 and as outdoor fitness equipment to EN 16630.

Tilting and rotating balance balls

The second Street™ facility features a set of Rampballs placed on a similar shock-absorbing platform. The Rampballs are springy, rotating balance balls that offer a range of uses from being a source of physical fun for young children to serving as apparatus for advanced balance training for adults, promoting core stability and muscle control.

Street™ is proof of Rampline’s commitment to inclusivity, innovation and active living, a combination that’s essential in the quest for better public health and well-being for a broad demographic.

The slackline’s shock-absorbing platform is foldable with lifting points for relocation or storage.

ACTIVE PERCEPTION OF URBAN SPACES

BUGA MANNHEIM PARKOUR FACILITY

Author and photos: X-Move GmbH, www.x-move.net

Just in time for Germany's National Garden Show, a parkour facility – currently the largest in Europe in terms of the number of obstacles and the variety of movement techniques – has been built on the Spinelli site in Mannheim. The working drawings and implementation plans, like production and assembly, were no obstacle for X-Move GmbH, as its managing director is also the head of the DIN Parkour Facilities working group.

Parkour is an urban sport that departs from the designated paths set by the built structures. Obstacles are overcome in an unconventional way in terms of the type of movement and the choice of route, and new paths are created. The most basic definition of parkour is efficient, fast and elegant movement through urban and natural spaces without any aids. The sometimes very demanding sequences of moves enable the socalled traceur to creatively engage with his environment – and of course with his physical and mental capabilities. The aim is to challenge the body but not to overtax it.

Safety-engineered parkour facilities made of concrete and steel elements are built for the practice of parkour in a safe environment. In addition, elements made of wood can also be used. Surfaces and shapes are derived from the natural or urban environment.

As a result of the choice of elements and their arrangement, many different sequences and jumps are possible at the Mannheim facility, so all participants, be they beginners or

advanced, will find their own challenge. There is a smaller area for beginners and warm up, with poles and walls at various low heights. Here they can practise what parkour is all about, e.g. getting creatively from A to B without touching the ground.

During the National Garden Show, courses and free training sessions are being held regularly at the facility. These are led by trainer Tim Weickenmaier of the Parkour Akademie Mannheim. He was also involved in the planning process along with specialist designers PROELAN under the direction of RMP Landschaftsarchitekten.

Referring to DIN EN 16899 Parkour Facilities, X-MOVE GmbH was responsible for the production of all concrete and steel elements and their foundations as well as for the structural analysis, working drawings and implementation plans. As head of the DIN working group, the managing director of X-MOVE GmbH, Andreas Bast, had a major hand in shaping the European standard, which has been in effect since 2017.

A DINOSAUR COMES TO LIFE

REFURBISHMENT OF THE POPULAR “ROSENSTEINPARK” PLAYGROUND

The Rosensteinpark is a historic landscape park and extremely popular recreation area in the heart of Stuttgart, Germany. The park is designated a “Natura 2000” site and is considered an important conservation area. As a welcome break between two museum institutions, the large playground is regularly frequented by families and school classes, as well as by visitors from near and far. After 25 years of intensive use, the playground was in need of refurbishment. Spiel-Bau created the new 50 m wide and 7 m high structure.

Close to the Natural History Museum, its central feature is one that children easily recognise and identify with: a largerthan-life Meyerasaurus, a subspecies of the plesiosaur. A skeleton of this species found in the area is now on display in the adjacent museum.

Choice of material

The playground has been designed to blend in with the natural environment of the conservation area. A stainless steel skeleton takes up the colour of the surrounding plane trees, and climbers can enjoy the warmth of wood exhibited by untreated robinia wood floors and walls. The load-bearing structure is a match for any weather. Should the wooden planks eventually wear out after 10-20 years, individual parts can be easily replaced.

Creating opportunities for play

A great dynamic is created by the abundance of sensory impressions and play opportunities. The little adventurers can enjoy the view of the park, appreciate the height they

have climbed and enjoy the thrill of gravitational pull for a few seconds as they hurtle down a slide. In addition, there is a smaller, demarcated arena for the youngest children for cautious stumbling, groping, exploring and grasping within their own safe space – the excavation site of a dinosaur's nest.

A hand-crafted dinosaur Ideas became plans, and plans became technical discussions, computed load-bearing connections, numbering systems, lists and developments as well as drawings for thousands of individual parts. The drawings were discussed with the Technical Control Board (TÜV) and the municipality, revised and finetuned. The foundations were computed and built. Finally, an experienced team of metalworkers, ropemakers, carpenters and joiners transformed the virtual into „Made In Germany“, hand-crafted reality. Using high-grade materials, sustainable production methods, and constant quality controls, they have ensured that the play equipment is not only unique, but also durable and safe.

Author and photos: Spiel-Bau GmbH, DE-14776 Brandenburg, www.spiel-bau.de

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KRISTALLTURM® –

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ADVENTURES HAPPEN OUTSIDE

Author: KristallTurm® GmbH & Co. KG, www.kristallturm.de Photos: Carosello3000

In a time of smartphones, tablets and television, children need an environment that they can grasp with all their senses - touch, feel, smell and hear. The past few years in particular have shown how important outdoor recreational opportunities are for children, to train their strength, balance and agility in a playful way.

The Bavarian company KristallTurm® aims to achieve exactly this goal. The company develops, plans and builds High Ropes Courses, creative as well as imaginative playing landscapes, adventure trails and playground equipment, which are individually adapted to the conditions and circumstances of each project. KristallTurm®'s play and climbing worlds are designed to be both thematically unique and tailored to the needs and age structure of the target group.

Outdoor experience in the middle of the city

Due to limited space, urban areas often do not have enough outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors. Existing open spaces need to be used in the best possible way and suit to all age groups.

KristallTurm®'s freestanding High Ropes Courses promise just that: effective use of space and plenty of fun and variety. The High Ropes Courses combine many advantages that can sustainably increase the quality of life and well-being. They not only offer the smallest residents the opportunity to train movement patterns, coordination and agility, but also provide older climbers with excitement, fun, adventure and

an outdoor experience. All ages can rise above themselves in the climbing towers. The movement challenges the whole body and boosts self-confidence.

Individual playing landscapes

Another highlight are especially the adventure trails, which combine balance and climbing elements of all kinds into one course. They therefore offer a challenge for children of all ages. All imaginable elements can be integrated into the adventurepedagogical attractions, whether from low ropes courses or adapted climbing elements from High Ropes Courses.

But no matter if playground, adventure trail, ninja parcours, climbing wall or fitness parcours: The creative minds at KristallTurm® plan every facility and every piece of equipment individually. Therefore, in close consultation with the customer, each project is adapted to its environment, resulting in new, extraordinary compositions. In addition, the combination of different elements in all degrees of difficulty creates an adventure landscape for young and old. By using natural materials such as robinia and larch wood, a piece of nature is brought back into the urban environment.

FUTURE SHOCK PAD AND E- LAYER

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) adopted a standard that specifies minimum performance and durability requirements for shock pads and e-layers. The EN 15330-4 replaces the various standards currently being followed and hand authorities a tool to build safer and more sustainable sports facilities, while saving money.

Building smart

Over the past decade, the Schmitz Foam Products ProPlay shock pad has been used in over 1000 projects in Germany alone. Kai Wasmund, export manager of Schmitz Foam Products explains: “ProPlay doesn’t require extensive groundworks or disturbance of the existing surface for it to be installed. A flat and stable surface is all the interlocking panels need to deliver the performance layer for any artificial turf surface. This means that using ProPlay saves time and money and can be done without the need for specialists or heavyduty equipment. Moreover, it facilitates a quick and affordable upgrade of existing sports surfaces or the installation of sports facilities at sites where the soil conditions are such that they should be left untouched“.

These advantages have already encouraged several German municipalities to upgrade the typical Asche-Plätze, sports fields with a surface of compacted fly-ash, to more appealing, safer and multi-purpose artificial turf fields. Most of these projects were delivered within weeks instead of months, and many of them where finished significantly cheaper than if they had gone for traditional construction methods.

RETRACTABLE TUNNELS

The TatamSport model tunnels are perfectly designed to meet all possible requirements. They can be adapted to any dimensions, colours and shapes to offer the maximum possible versatility. Their aluminium structure makes them light yet sturdy, and the canvas panels are M2 flame-retardant PVC.

The advantage these tunnels have in being retractable is that, when not in use, they can be folded up and stored in any small space.

We manufacture a wide variety of models depending on their location and intended use.

Since 1996, we have been supplying our guaranteed quality products to countless sports facilities, in turn expanding continuously in the international market and developing into a reference in the domestic market.

With virtually no maintenance required, the quality and guarantee of our tunnels speak for themselves.

Schmitz Foam www.schmitzfoam.com

Grupo Toldos Serrano www.tatamsport.com

Graphic: Schmitz Foam

Photo: TatamSport

ACTIVATE MOVEMENT

Exercise is fun, healthy, promotes motor skills and self-confidence, both in children and adults. Who moves a lot, stays fit and is more balanced. This is especially true for children who are still discovering the world.

But how do you activate movement even in a small space, we asked ourselves at HET?

A playground that encourages balancing or jumping is ideal for this. Our elastic ELTECPUR Adventure Tiles and the tone ladder set turn any play area into a real experience. Colourful animal and vehicle motifs adorn the adventure boards. When you jump on the motifs, they come to life and sounds can be heard, e.g. a bear humming or a sheep making a bright blocking sound.

The tone ladder set encourages creativity and makes it possible to make music in the playground. The C major scale is shown on eight plates of the tone ladder set. When jumping on the tiles, the individual notes of the C major scale sound. In this way, simple songs can be played by jumping. In this way, the play surface encourages movement and promotes endurance, body balance and motor skills.

The adventure tiles can be easily combined with fall protection tiles from our product range or surrounded by elastic edge elements. At the same time, they offer protection for fall heights of up to 3 m.

We will be happy to support you. As an expert in elastomer technology, we have been producing and selling elastic products made of recycled rubber granulate for more than 30 years.

HET Elastomertechnik GmbH shop.het-group.com

EXPANDING WORLDWIDE

We at KDF Greece have now completed the ultimate service package for our sports floorings customers, combining the inhouse production of acrylics, polyurethanes and EPDM granules under one roof, in our two manufacuring facilities in Greece and UAE.

At the same time, we are into the final stages of setting up our brand new fully automated polyurethane binder production facility in UAE and later in Greece.

Those developments mark the peak of our efforts to build a unique hands-on approach to everything related to sports flooring, making our company a stand-out example on how integrated service should be viewed. KDF can be the onestop-shop for all sports flooring needs.

Armed with knowhow, supportive certifications and confidence, we have successfully started our expansion to Western Europe and North America, bringing loads of experience from the most difficult markets worldwide and a fresh perspective on A-to-Z business.

Photo: HET

Photo: KFD

5TH ANNIVERSARY IN BUFORD, USA

Within five years, the location has outgrown its infancy to become an established manufacturer of high-quality EPDM granules in the USA. The state-of-the-art production plant in Buford, GA allows GEZOLAN to manufacture its high-quality EPDM granules for sports and leisure flooring right in the USA. In line with the company's guiding principle, we // live // quality, the US location has enabled GEZOLAN to create shorter delivery routes and lead times for the company’s local customers. With about 30 employees in total, daily production and availability for the North American market are assured.

A large part of the existing GEZOLAN colour range is already being manufactured right in Buford for the North American market, and capacities are constantly being expanded to include all 22 standard colours. The plant in Buford now even has the flexibility to implement special customer requests, such as custom colours or granule sizes. With its own US sales team, GEZOLAN also ensures excellent support for its North American customers. The company’s presence in the US therefore guarantees optimal availability of top-quality EPDM granules and the best possible service.

The new plant has allowed GEZOLAN to further expand its worldwide network of distributors and partners in the sports and leisure flooring sector, to acquire new customers and to continuously develop and intensify relations with existing customers. These factors have resulted in a substantial increase in sales on the North American market and have made an enormous difference in the corporate success of GEZOLAN in recent years.

FUNCTIONAL – SAFE - TRANSPARENT

We look at the future of urban space and what it means to be active there!

#ActivateUrbanSpaces with the innovative solutions from X-TEND for sports facilities and playgrounds. The stainless steel safety nets convince with stability, durability, flexibility and are non-flammable - but absolutely UV-resistant. Additional design elements installed in the X-TEND net offer the possibility to realize shading or identity-creating decoration of the playing and sports area. X-TEND can be used horizontally as well as vertically and enables safety for games and sports - even where space is limited in cities - such as through retrofitted playing fields for the use of existing flat roofs. The very low self weight in relation to the load-bearing capacity makes filigree installations with large spans possible. Balls fly silently into the net without deforming or damaging it. With eco-friendly materials to space-saving designs and customizable options, X-TEND helps create a healthier and more vibrant urban environment.

ETA-22/0257

Thanks to our ETA certification – the European Technical Assessment – we offer independently tested quality recognized by building authorities - valid in the entire EU area. The X-TEND rope net is thus technically defined and statically calculable in its basic function as vertical and horizontal fall protection. This means that railing infill, facade protection, greenery, horizontal safety nets and even 3-dimensional rope net structures for zoo enclosures and aviaries can be planned for a wide variety of architectural projects.

Carl Stahl ARC GmbH www.carlstahl-architektur.com

Photo: Carl Stahl

Photo: Gezolan

SUSTAINABLE IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT

Resource-saving irrigation of functional lawns has become the focus of stakeholders in the green industry. PERROT Regnerbau Calw GmbH from Althengstett in Baden-Württemberg offers solutions for all requirements with its three sprinkler technologies. As an innovation driver in the industry, the engineers from Althengstett have added the TRITON L to the successful swing arm product line with the revised Triton S and the new Triton M to the market. Including the LVZX sprinkler, ranges between 8.9 m and 38 m can now be achieved. This with a terrific uniformity especially in wind-exposed locations and with the possibility to use almost any available irrigation water. The sprinklers are easy to maintain and, like the other product lines, can be overhauled at the factory even after years. A real contribution to the company's sustainability strategy.

In addition to this technology, PERROT offers the Hydra encapsulated gear sprinklers. These are also appreciated by operators and installation partners for their distribution accuracy as well as ease of maintenance and smooth running. Rounding out the sprinkler families is the VP3 sprinkler, which offers throwing distances of 54 m due to its unique piston drive. This in conjunction with the SectorScout system allows sprinkling on artificial turf and of course lawns from outside the field, without double sprinkling of the sectors. This sprinkler has its roots in the industrial and agricultural irrigation division of the company.

INCLUSION MEETS CALISTHENICS

Calisthenics is a form of physical training that uses your own body weight to improve strength, endurance, flexibility and body control. There are a variety of exercises that, in an individually adapted form, are also suitable for people with physically and/or mentally limited abilities.

PLAYPARC's inclusive calisthenics facilities "alltogether" offer fitness and training areas that are designed to include people with different physical abilities and disabilities. The facilities are created to be accessible to all, regardless of their individual needs. Lower bars and parallel bars for people in wheelchairs, grab bars, adapted workout benches, access/entry aids and many other details make it easier and more convenient for all people with disabilities to participate and work out individually.

PLAYPARC's alltogether facilities combine the equipment requirements of the trend sport "Calisthenics" with the requirements for barrier-free and publicly accessible sports and training facilities for all people. These facilities help to promote an inclusive society in which people with different abilities have the same opportunities to lead an active and healthy life.

By the combination of calisthenics and inclusion, people of different physical abilities can train together, learn from each other and motivate each other. This not only improves physical health, but also promotes social interaction.

Regnerbau

www.perrot.de/en/

Play-Parc Allwetter-Freizeitanlagenbau GmbH

www.playparc.de

Photo: Perrot

Photo: Playparc

FAMILY TRADITIONS SINCE 1974

Lausin y Vicente is a family run company that has been manufacturing equipment for sports facilities since 1974. Initially producing gymnastics apparatus such as vaulting bucks, wall bars, or Swedish Benches, the product portfolio has expanded into equipment for team sports such as football goals, basketball goals, or tennis posts, and track and field.

Committed to the quality of our products and the safety of the athletes, we have been certifying our athletics equipment by IAAF since 2012, having a total of 18 products certified by World Athletics. These include the aluminium track kerbing, the high jump and pole vault landing mats and stands, and the hammer/disco cage.

In the picture of one of our recent installations at the University of León (Spain), a newly installed athletics track received the homologation certificate of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA), allowing competitions to be held at national level.

At Lausin y Vicente, in addition to designing and producing standard and bespoke products, we also offer commercial and technical support to our customers, to ensure all projects are successful from the start.

SPORTY ALL-ROUND RENOVATION

Ball-proof Lindner expanded metal ceilings

In order to enable the citizens of Haag i.OB, Germany to enjoy sports more again, the Haag i. OB school group commissioned the general renovation of the local swimming and gymnasium hall in 2018. The building, which was completed in 1974, was already getting on in years and needed to be adapted to today's building physics, energy and design requirements. Thus, not only the façade of the building was redesigned, but also the interior of the indoor swimming pool and the gymnasium were rethought.

In the course of the conversion, the Lindner Group made a significant contribution to making the sports hall an attractive place for athletes again. Lindner equipped the sports hall with a new suspended ceiling system - designed to be ball-impact resistant in accordance with DIN EN 13964. This means that the LMD-St 213 BWS expanded metal ceiling not only increases the safety of the users, but also ensures a pleasant background noise in the sports hall thanks to its acoustic effectiveness. The ceiling system also offers simple maintenance option due to ceiling panels that can be individually operated, swung down and slid.

To complement the metal ceiling, Lindner supplied deepbeam sports hall luminaires with cellular louvres and clear covers: these were integrated into the ball impact-resistant metal ceiling, thus rounding off the simple appearance of the ceiling surface. The powder-coated luminaires with energy-efficient LED technology are particularly robust and also provide a friendly lighting atmosphere in the sports hall.

Lausín y Vicente, S.L. www.lausinyvicente.com

Lindner Group www.lindner-group.com

Photo: Lindner

Photo: Lausin y Vicente

NO MICROPLASTICS IN SURFACE WATER

Football, hockey or tennis - artificial turf pitches are found in many sports facilities. The problem there is that the small, one to three millimetre granulate balls as well as plastic turf debris end up in the surface water and thus pollute the environment.

The ACO SPORT® filtration system has been developed for the treatment of polluted water from precipitation or sprinkler systems. Here, the focus is on the combination of different treatment techniques. Since many impurities are present in particle-bound form, the water is first fed to the lower section of the filter. The sedimentation and distribution unit (patent pending) distributes the inflowing water ideally under the filter bed. Coarser impurities sediment and impurities already separated are protected from remobilisation. The fine and finest impurities still in the water, such as microplastics, are safely retained in the filter.

The filtration system is characterized by its compact and space-saving design. With only a small shaft diameter, it is suitable for large connection areas and does not require any external piping. Another decisive advantage is its scalability. The shaft structure and installation parts are designed in such a way that they can be configured almost infinitely.

REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES

ASB has been synonymous with innovation, multifunctionality, and uncompromising design since 1965. What began as a revolution for the sport of squash is now known as ASB GlassFloor - one of the most advanced floorings for sports halls in the world, redefining the boundaries of design and technology.

ASB LumiFlex is the world's first full LED video sports floor, offering unlimited advertising opportunities, player tracking, and enhanced show design. In comparison, the LED lines on the ASB Multisports are predefined according to the customer's preferences. A playing field for any sport can be switched on via touchscreen.

The ASB GlassFloor is accredited by FIBA, IHF, and FIVB, and comply with the European standard EN 14904:2006 for areaelastic sports floors. The floor provides perfect joint-friendly conditions for athletes, due to its elasticity and slip resistance. The materials used - glass, ceramic, and aluminum - are known for their durability and sustainability. The glass floor has a lifespan of 70 years, and the LEDs last for at least 50,000 hours.

FIBA unveils ASB GlassFloor at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup

In July, Madrid experienced a world premiere that will change the sports world sustainably. At the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup, the games from the quarter-finals onwards were no longer played on parquet as usual, but on the ASB GlassFloor. In combination with the specially developed application GlassCourt OS, ASB GlassFloor showed a new dimension in the presentation of sports events, as well as for coaching applications.

ASB GlassFloor

www.asbglassfloor.com

Photo: ACO

Photo: FIBA

ACO SPORT® filtration system for the removal of microplastics and harmful pollutants

COMPANY INDEX FROM A TO Z

IAKS member companies go one step ahead with „Professionals & Profiles“. And position themselves prominently – in print and online. Report on your innovations and references in sb magazine and the IAKS newsletter and on our website. It goes without saying that your architect or supplier logo appears in every issue – and is sure to catch the eye of your business partners.

ACO Inotec GmbH 24782 Büdelsdorf, Germany christin.pohl@aco.com www.aco-sport.de

» Drainage systems

» Sports ground construction

» Sports ground equipment

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

ANRIN GmbH 59609 Anröchte, Germany info@anrin.com www.anrin.com

» Drainage systems

» Sports ground construction

» Sports ground equipment

Join

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

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

Arbeitskreis Trennvorhänge e.V. 42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de www.arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de

» Indoor equipment

» Sports hall dividers

» Sports ground construction 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

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

BERNDORF Metall- und Bäderbau GmbH 2560 Berndorf, Austria office@berndorf-baederbau.com www.berndorf-baederbau.com

» Aquatic construction

» Aquatic equipment

» Pool construction, stainless steel

BLOACS 50935 Cologne, Germany info@bloacs.de www.bloacs.de

» Multi-sport courts

» Outdoor equipment

» Sports ground equipment

» Playground equipment

campus GmbH Bauten für Bildung und Sport 72764 Reutlingen, Germany info@campus-architektur.de www.campus-architektur.de

» Architecture and design

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

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

Conica AG 8207 Schaffhausen, Switzerland info@conica.com www.conica.com

» Indoor sports floorings

» Outdoor sports floorings

» Sports ground construction

DSGN CONCEPTS UG 48145 Münster, Germany info@dsgn-concepts.de www.dsgn-concepts.de

» Landscape design

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

ENGO GmbH Srl 39040 Vahrn (BZ), Italy info@engo.it www.engo.it

» Ice hockey boards

» Ice rink construction

» Ice resurfacers

» Ice sports equipment

» Mobile floorings, cover systems

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

Gerflor Mipolam GmbH 53824 Troisdorf, Germany gerflormipolam@gerflor.com www.gerflor.de

» Indoor sports floorings

» Mobile floorings, cover systems

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

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

Gütegemeinschaft Sportgeräte 53113 Bonn, Germany info@sichere-sporthalle.de www.sichere-sporthalle.de

» Indoor equipment

» Sports ground equipment

» Testing, quality assurance

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

Hauraton GmbH & Co. KG 76437 Rastatt, Germany info@hauraton.com www.hauraton.com

» Drainage systems

» Sports ground construction

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

HET Elastomertechnik 65203 Wiesbaden, Germany info@het-group.com www.het-group.com

» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces

» Fitness equipment

» Playground equipment

» Outdoor sports floorings

Intercom Dr. Leitner 39040 Freienfeld, Italien 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

ISP GmbH 48167 Münster, Germany info@isp-germany.com www.isp-germany.com

» Testing, quality assurance

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

IST – Institut für Sportbodentechnik 04416 Markkleeberg, Germany mario-kunze@gmx.net www.sportboden-leipzig.de

» Testing, quality assurance

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

JUNCKERS INDUSTRIER A/S 4600 Køge, Denmark sus@junckers.com www.junckers.com

» Indoor sports floorings

» Multi-sport courts

» Sports hall construction

» Stadium and arena construction

» Temporary and modular constructions

KDF - Kataskeves Dapedon Ltd. 57010 Thessaloniki, Greece exports@kdf.gr www.kdf.gr

» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces

» Indoor sports floorings

» Multi-sport courts

» Outdoor sports floorings

Keller Tersch GmbH 39218 Schönebeck, Germany info@kellertersch.de www.kellertersch.de

» Artificial turf

» Cleaning and maintenance

» Hybrid turf

» Natural turf

» Sports ground construction

Kernig Consulting GmbH 48155 Münster, Deutschland info@andreaskernig.de www.kernig-consulting.de

» Consulting

» Fitness centres

» Pools and aquatic facilities

» Architecture & design

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

Labosport International 72100 Le Mans, France contact@labosport.com www.labosport.com

» Testing, quality assurance

Landskate GmbH 50823 Köln, Germany info@lndskt.de www.lndskt.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

LIKE-ICE Science GmbH 84069 Schierling, Germany info@like-ice.com www.like-ice.com

» Ice hockey boards

» Mobile floorings, cover systems

» Outdoor sports floorings

Lindner Group 94424 Arnstorf, Germany info@lindner-group.com www.lindner-group.com

» Lighting systems

» Ceilings, windows, walls

Max

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

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

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

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

Pellikaan Bauunternehmen

Deutschland GmbH 40880 Ratingen, Germany info@pellikaan.de www.pellikaan.de

» Aquatic construction

» Aquatic equipment

» Sports hall construction

» Turnkey construction

PERROT-Regnerbau Calw GmbH 75382 Althengstett, Germany perrot@perrot.de www.perrot.de

» Irrigation systems

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

Porplastic Sportbau von Cramm GmbH 72108 Rottenburg a.N., Germany info@porplastic.de www.porplastic.de

» Artificial turf

» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces

» Indoor sports floorings

» Outdoor sports floorings

» Sports ground construction

Your

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

Schmitz Foam Products BV 6040 KG Roermond, Netherlands sales@schmitzfoam.com www.schmitzfoam.com

» Artifical turf

» Elastic layers; protecting surfaces

» Outdoor sports floorings

» Sports ground construction

PS+ Planung von Sportstätten 49078 Osnabrück, Germany info@ps-planung.de www.ps-planung.de

» Architecture and design

» Landscape design

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

REGUPOL BSW GmbH 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

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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

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

SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau GmbH 89269 Vöhringen, Germany info@smg-machines.com www.smg-machines.com

» Cleaning and maintenance

» Sports ground construction

» Sports ground equipment

Holz-Speckmann GmbH & Co. KG 33790 Halle/ Westfalen, Germany info@speed-lock.com www.speed-lock.com

» Indoor sports floorings

» Mobile floorings, cover systems

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

STARGUM Zakład Przemysłu Gumowego 73-110, Stargard Szczecinski, Poland office@stargum.pl www.stargum.pl

» Artificial turf

» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces

» Indoor sports floorings

» Multi-sport courts

» Outdoor sports floorings

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

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

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

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

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

Vindico Sport GmbH 73463 Westhausen, Germany info@vindico-sport.de www.vindico-sport.com

» Outdoor equipment

» Multi-sport courts

» Stadium and arena equipment

» Sports ground construction

» Sports ground equipment

WM GmbH 39053 Blumau, Italy info@wm-technics.com www.wm-on-ice.com

» Ice resurfacers

ZELLER bäderbau GmbH 89520 Heidenheim, Germany info@zeller-baederbau.com www.zeller-baederbau.com

» Aquatic construction

» Aquatic equipment

» Pool construction, stainless steel

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International magazine for sports, leisure and recreational facilities

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