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International magazine for sports, leisure and recreational facilities

57th year ISSN (Print): 0036-102X ISSN (Internet): ISSN 2198-4271

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Editorial

DEAR IAKS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF SB,

Dr Stefan Kannewischer

It was a great pleasure to meet so many of you in person at the end of October in Cologne in connection with the trade fairs FSB and aqua­ nale and the IAKS Congress. The diversity of fas­ cinating presentations, the large number of ex­ hibitors and the informal exchanges during the accompanying events were very inspiring for us all. Not all industry events have bounced back as strongly as the FSB and aquanale trade fair duo.

The 25,000 trade fair visitors and 824 exhibitors along with the 485 participants from 38 coun­ tries at the IAKS Congress demonstrate the huge interest in sharing expertise and in networking.

The IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prize was once again a special highlight. The medals for inno­ vative, sustainable and accessible projects were presented at the wonderful Awards Gala.

Just how much is happening in our industry is also illustrated by the IAKS Trends Report pub­ lished by the IAKS for the first time. Illustrating the developments currently being observed by experts in sports and leisure facilities, it can be downloaded free of charge from the IAKS website.

International interdisciplinary discussions at the IAKS Congress were facilitated by meetings of the IAKS expert groups and other bodies. The IAKS Expert Circle on Swimming Pools presented its new whitepaper "Getting your public pool fa­ cility right", which is also available free of charge on the IAKS website.

The Pizzey Skatepark – an iconic skate park on Australia's Gold Coast – has been extended to make it a venue for major competitions and an Olympic-level training facility. In Rogers, USA, the Railyard Park brings together a number of spaces whose use varies according to the time of day, week, month and year.

ParkSport Lurup in Hamburg, Germany is a new type of green amenity serving as an innovative public park sports space that encourages co­ operative use by the neighbourhood school, sports club, individual athletes, activity groups and local resi­dents. The unique Bay Pavilions Arts + Aquatic community centre in Batemans Bay on the picturesque south coast of New South Wales seeks to "harmonise body, mind and soul".

The re­opened Wascana Pool in Regina sets new standards for Canadian swimming pools in terms of accessibility and inclusion. Finally, the guest article in this issue of "sb" supplies information on how new outdoor sports facilities can be funded and built consistently on the basis of robust data and smart digitisation.

Now allow me to wish you an inspiring read of "sb", a pleasant end to the present year and a healthy and happy New Year in 2024!

Best regards Dr Stefan Kannewischer IAKS President

The current issue of "sb" features many excit­ ing projects around the world that encourage exercise and activity for all. The Spark Pavilion in Shenzhen, China, boasts a streetball court, a trapezoidal covered corridor and a small fore­ court in minimal space. With a footprint of around 20,000 m², the sports and leisure park in Dortmund-Hombruch is one of the largest skat­ ing and leisure facilities anywhere in Germany.

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2023 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prize winners................ 4

Outdoors. Green. Digital..................................................................... 18

IAKS Congress advocates for more resilience.................. 6 aquanale and FSB 2023 . . ................................................................ 8 Unlock the future of sport and recreation at NSC | IAKS 2024....................................... 10 2023 IAKS Trends report .. .......................................................... 12 New to IAKS network. . .................................................................. 12 IAKS LAC Board 2023 - 2025 elected. . ................................. 16 „Café Iberoamericano“.......................................................................... 17

Thorsten Grießer, Alexander Blocher

PROJECTS Replacement of Wascana Pool in Regina.............................. 22 P3Architecture Partnership + hcma

Bay Pavilions Arts + Aquatic in Batemans Bay................. 28 NBRS, Donovan Payne Architects

Sports and Leisure Park in Hombruch..................................... 34 Maier Landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften

Railyard Park in Rogers......................................................................... 38 Ross Barney Architects

„Spark Pavilion“ in Shenzhen.......................................................... 42 ATMOperation

Pizzey Park Skatepark in Gold Coast......................................... 46 Convic

ParkSport Lurup in Hamburg........................................................... 50 WES LandschaftsArchitektur 2

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ADVERTORIALS

PROFESSIONALS & PROFILES

In the midst of transformation ..................................................... 54

ASB GlassFloor: Redefining the boundaries.................. 61 SMC2: Second open-air hall in Hamburg!....................... 61

Beyond a Playground ............................................................................ 56

HET: Movement for everyone................................................. 62 PLAYPARC: Fantastic playgrounds with FABULA........ 62

Lighting for the hotel Öschberghof.......................................... 58

Company index from A to Z...................................................... 63 Imprint................................................................................................... 72

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Fitness on the roof of the “Alsterschwimmhalle” swimming centre.........................................................................................60 PLAYPARC

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2023 IOC IPC IAKS ARCHITECTURE PRIZE WINNERS

Photo gallery

Photos and renderings: Uwe Weiser, Ulf Elbrond, Stefan Kürzi, Andrew Latreille, Taisei Corporation, Azusa Sekkei, Kengo Kuma, Ema Peter, Brett Ryan, Scott Norsworthy, Stephanie Groleau, Wichmann+Bendtsen, Hufton+Crow, Cian O'Mahony, Kaamil Allah Baksh, Carlos Amed Carrillo Aguilar, Jorge Luis Castillo Tomas, Backstage Produções. www.iaks.sport/en/architecture-prizes

SKANDERBORG CITY BATHS Denmark

SILVRETTA THERME Austria

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY STADIUM Canada

JAPAN NATIONAL STADIUM Japan

MAPLE 4RIDGE LEISURE CENTRE Canada

RAINBOW PARK Canada

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NEIL CAMPBELL ROWING CENTRE Canada

CENTRE DE GLACES INTACT ASSURANCE Canada

MARITIME CENTER Denmark

RAVELIN SPORTS CENTRE United Kingdom

CHURCHILL MEADOWS COMMUNITY CENTRE Canada

BETWEEN BORDERS Ireland

THE ENTWINE Canada

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QUINTAL DO BAN Brazil

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IAKS CONGRESS ADVOCATES FOR MORE RESILIENCE

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AQUANALE AND FSB 2023: CO-LOCATED EVENTS IN TOP FORM AGAIN

SUCCESSFUL TRADE FAIRS HIGHLIGHTED SUSTAINABILITY Photos: Koelnmesse

After four days, the co-located events aquanale and FSB drew to a successful close on Friday, 27 October 2023. The two leading International Trade Fairs for Swimming Pools and Wellness and for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities attracted an audience of around 25,000 trade visitors from 123 countries to Cologne. In total, 824 exhibitors from 45 countries presented pioneering products, technologies and concepts from 24 to 27 October. The trade fairs’ clear focus on sustainability caught the spirit of the times.

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The excellent atmosphere in the trade fair halls was clear evidence of the tremendous response to the events, which was also reflected in the impressive figures. After a suc­ cessful relaunch under challenging circumstances in 2021, this year, the trade fairs returned to the level of the strong results achieved in 2019. The co-located events attracted a total of 824 participating exhibitors from 45 countries.

“We’re delighted that aquanale and FSB are able to build on the successes we achieved before the pandemic. Both trade fairs have impressively consolidated their leading

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positions as international industry platforms. At the same time, we’re proud to keep on driving the future develop­ ment of these sectors forward as a crucial market partner.

Issues such as sustainability, energy efficiency and ­resource conservation are a bigger concern for industry partici­ pants than ever before and need to be discussed as a matter of urgency. aquanale and FSB have a responsibility to provide a forum for this dialogue, and the co-located events have fulfilled this mission completely,” said Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH. Final report: www.fsb-cologne.com

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UNLOCK THE FUTURE OF SPORT AND RECREATION AT NSC | IAKS 2024

27 – 28 JUNE 2024 IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Photo: AvellinoM

Experience the future of community sports, recreation, play, and leisure facilities at NSC| IAKS 2024, APAC's largest industry convention and expo. The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) is collabo­ rating with IAKS to create a global convention with impact. This year’s motto is “Inspire innovation, drive participation”.

Join over 1,550 industry professionals at NSC | IAKS 2024 in Melbourne, the sporting capital of the world for a con­ vergence of pioneers, thought leaders, and professionals from around the globe. Explore groundbreaking technol­ ogies, cutting-edge research and facility design, and the latest products that will shape the future of sport and physical activity. Learn strategies and insights to foster a more active and healthy community, embracing global thinking for a national, local, or community agenda.

The joint convention promises a comprehensive experi­ ence with innovation site tours preceding the convention, the largest sports & recreation expo of its kind in the southern hemisphere, networking events, workshops, and a jam-packed program featuring industry leaders and ­acknowledged experts such as: Alison Oliver MBE, the CEO of Youth Sport Trust in the UK, and Tom Farrey, Founder and Executive Director of The 10

Aspen Institute in the USA join the NSC | IAKS program to lead the opening Global Thought Leader Session: “Chil­ dren – Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders: How to engage with them, keep them active, and encour­ age them into community sport in the way THEY want to”.

Jean-François Laurent, Secretary General of The Associa­ tion for International Sport For All (TAFISA), will kick off the second Global Thought Leader Session, as he discusses “Spaces and Places – Development of Active Environments, Neighbourhoods and Cities to Encourage a Healthier and More Active Society”.

NSC | IAKS 2024 is an event designed for the entire eco­ system of sports and leisure facilities, sports grounds, sports management, fitness, council, recreation and play.

NSC | IAKS 2024 is your ticket to one of the world's best sports and physical activity conventions. www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au sb 6/2023

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2023 IAKS TRENDS REPORT OUT NOW In the kick-off session on 24 Oct 2023 at the IAKS Congress, IAKS President Dr Stefan Kannewischer presented the 2023 IAKS Trends Report brochure to the audience.

leading association for these facilities, the IAKS aims to pro­ vide an overview of recent developments and industry trends.

Design trends in sports and leisure facilities are continually evolving to meet the changing needs and preferences of users while addressing emerging challenges. As the world‘s

We have asked IAKS board members, members of our Expert Circles, as well as board members from our national IAKS sections for their observations.

2023 TRENDS REPORT

This trends report summarizes their feedback, starting with the most frequently mentioned topic of „environ­ mental sustainability“ in the areas of „construction“ and „operation“. Other topics - ranked by the number of men­ tions - include „social sustainability“, „health“, „planning“, „outdoor physical activity“, „economic sustainability“, and „digitalisation.“ The brochure is available as download (free of charge).

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NEW TO THE IAKS NETWORK

NIKO EHIME MATSUYAMA (JAPAN)

BODET TIME & SPORT TREMENTINES (FRANCE)

„New International Karate Organization“ (NIKO) is a world­ wide non-profit association, contributing to the develop­ ment of Ashihara Karate.

Driven by innovation for over 55 years, Bodet is a major player in sports timing and score management. Bodet is present in 140 countries and has built its reputation through the quality of its services, its French manufacture, the robustness of its scoreboards and its product innova­ tions for managing sports scoring. Since its creation, Bodet Sport has been developing solutions suitable for all types of sports facilities, regardless of sports and practice levels, which are compliant with international regulations. Four dif­ ferent product ranges are offered: scoreboards, LED video screens to display scores and advertising messages; soft­ ware solutions to control screens and keyboards for con­ trolling scores.

The organization‘s mission is to create a new karate format that can be used in everyday life, corresponding to the acti­ vity level of each individual, from beginners to advanced students, with the option of self-development.

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We think it could have been.

Collaborative, digital and therefore time and cost efficient project management is the focus of our overall process.

Projects are set up in real time, according to the LEAN methodology in order to optimise all design and construction processes, while consistently using the latest BIM technologies. We don’t just think about tomorrow, we focus on the distant future.

This means, we make our buildings sustainable, efficient with that feel-good-factor. www.pellikaan.com

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PHILIP SAIKALY MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)

YASUYUKI MATSUNAGA FUJISAWA CITY (JAPAN)

Philip Saikaly is Lead Director Community Sports Infra­ structure, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Victorian Govern­ ment, Australia. Philip has almost 25 years’ experience in planning and delivering community sports infrastructure, mostly with Sport and Recreation Victoria in the Victorian Government, and has overseen infrastructure investment of over AUD 1.5 billion over the past decade, in partner­ ship with local governments and sporting organisations.

He is nationally recognised for driving world-leading public policy to ensure more people secure the health, social and ­economic benefits of participation, particularly in socioeconomic disadvantaged communities and for groups that participate less.

Yasuyuki Matsunaga is a member of the Kanagawa Prefec­ tural Assembly of Japan. His main area of expertise is urban planning to improve health and well-being in the commu­ nity. He ­advises the council on new facilities and ideas for parks and public facilities. In his spare time, he enjoys out­ door activ­ities such as skiing and mountaineering, and gets ­involved in sports and environmental conservation in the natural environment.

SIMON COOPER NORTHBRIDGE (AUSTRALIA)

SIMON WANG WINNIPEG (CANADA)

Simon Cooper has more than thirty years experience in organising major B2B international trade fairs, publish­ ing magazines and more recently developing digital com­ munication networks. His experience includes organizing the largest aquatic trade show in the southern hemisphere (SPLASH!) and co-founding the synthetic sports sur­ faces conference & expo which has expanded to become the National Sports Convention in Australia. He currently organizes Australia’s largest events for assistive technology which has identified the need for the universal design of sporting & leisure facilities to ensure accessibility for all.

Simon Wang is the Director of Facilities in the Faculty of ­Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the ­University of Manitoba. He has worked in the sports and r­ecreation field for over 23 years. He has extensive experience in ­faci­l­­ities management, planning and operations. He cur­ rently oversees over 1 million square feet of physical space, both indoor and outdoor facilities. Simon is a proven leader in provid­ing world-class facilities in the areas of sports and recreation. These facilities are vital to the university’s ability to not only maintain a top quality academic and research environment, but also provide extensive leisure, recrea­ tion, and sport opportunities to students, faculty and staff, alumni, and the ­broader community. Simon was actively involved in the design and construction of the Active Living Centre, which opened its doors in February 2015.

Yasuyuki studied civil engineering at technical university and went to China for special studies. After returning to Japan, he served as a city counsellor in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Pre­ fecture, and became a prefectural counsellor in 2019.

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IAKS LAC BOARD 2023 - 2025 ELECTED Photo: IAKS LAC

On 24 October 2023, the IAKS LAC Board of Directors was elected for the term 2023-2025.

Agustín García Puga (Argentina) holds the office of President of the Board, María de Lourdes Sandoval (Mexico) holds the office of Vice President and Alfredo Moreira Quiros (Uruguay) serves as Secretary. Elected to the office of Directors were: Ivan Agama (Ecuador), Carlos de La Corte (Brazil), David Magos Vazquez (Mexico), Carlos Segura (Argentina), Alexan­ der Meier (Venezuela) and Jorge Ehlers (Chile).

All board members were re-elected, so that with the newly elected board a proven team can continue the work of the past years.

The IAKS LAC represents the country group Latin America and the Caribbean.

From left to right: Alfredo Moreira Quiros, Maria de Lourdes Sandoval, Carlos Segura, Agustin Garcia Puga, Ivan Agama, Nicolas Alonso, Alexander Meier, Carlos de la Corte

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„CAFÉ IBEROAMERICANO“ ON 24 OCTOBER 2023 Photo: IAKS LAC

On 24 October 2023 on the occassion of the IAKS Con­ gress, IAKS LAC hosted a forum dedicated to „Realidades deportivas en paises hispanoparlantes“ (Current situation of sport in spanish speaking countries). The forum was part of the „Café“ series, and for the special „Café Ibero­ americano“ edition, IAKS LAC teamed up with IAKS Spain.

The forum attracted eleven representatives of both IAKS Sections at the roundtable discussion. IAKS LAC President Agustin Garcia Puga and IAKS Spain Vice President Javier Davila de Eusebio announced further joint activities in the future to enable intercontinental knowledge exchange.

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OUTDOORS. GREEN. DIGITAL.

USING SMART DIGITISATION TO PROMOTE ACTIVITY, FITNESS AND HEALTH Authors: Thorsten Grießer, Managing Director, Planet-O GmbH (Photo left), Alexander Blocher, Managing Director, Planet-O GmbH (Photo right) Graphics: Planet-O GmbH, www.planet-o.eu

In the last few years, many urban and rural authorities and institutions have addressed the increasingly important issue of outdoor activities and sports for their residents and have often taken positive decisions in favour of funding and building new outdoor sports facilities. In their guest article, Thorsten Grießer and Alexander Blocher make the case for underpinning current and future decisions with robust data on usage frequency, occupancy rate, capacity utilisation and other parameters.

The funding and construction of new outdoor sports facil­ ities is an important element in developing and augmenting a green health boost to a municipality's activity and exer­ cise infrastructure with implications for society as a whole.

At many of these facilities, the focus is on implementing low-threshold exercise programmes to develop and maintain general physical fitness and make exercise enjoyable. Among other things, public outdoor fitness and health infrastructure should be a component in improving the health and well-­ being of users and making the neighbourhood more attrac­ tive and more active.

Low-threshold exercise opportunities However, the recent past has also revealed the need to de­ velop these sports facilities further – in terms of digitisation, carbon neutrality, smart security, attractive cool and green spaces, 24/7 use, methodical, service-driven and hybrid sup­ port from various coaches, and strategic standardisation. At the same time, the aim and focus should be to inspire as many (not yet active) people as possible to cultivate an ac­ tive, healthy and sustainable lifestyle in the fresh air in green surroundings.

To achieve this goal, new and innovative action is needed alongside the simple – even temporary – installation of sports facilities or outdoor sports equipment in order to reach more target groups at the same time, increase the effectiveness of these measures and make user behaviour visible and meas­ urable in the long term with a variety of robust data.

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ures mentioned have already been scientifically validated. A comprehensive meta-analysis from the EU project "#Digital Active Regions Europe Outdoor - #DARE-O" funded by the European Union, investigated the effectiveness of the de­ velopment and expansion of public exercise and health in­ frastructure on physical activity. The meta-analysis entitled "Does the installation or the improvement of existing out­ door parks increase physical activity levels? A systematic re­ view" was conducted by an international panel of researchers from Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany. 959 potentially rele­ vant scientific articles were included on the basis of specific inclusion criteria, reviewed and evaluated. 26 scientific papers succeeded in satisfying the set inclusion criteria and were in­ cluded in the effectiveness study.

The review highlights the importance of an interdisciplinary and intersectoral European approach, as the refurbishment of existing or installation of new outdoor fitness parks with the current "traditional" and scientific approach has only a limited impact on physical activity within the population. #DARE-O Greenbook in six European languages The #DARE-O Greenbook summarises the findings in a 96page brochure. It is available for download free of charge in German, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Croatian.

It presents practicable and directly implementable results, findings and approaches to digitisation from the #DARE-O project and also provides a concrete look ahead to relevant, digital fields of action for the future. The goal is to show deci­ sion-makers and interested parties in municipalities, regions, political parties, associations and companies forward-look­ ing approaches to sustainably enhancing the attractiveness of existing and new interconnected outdoor facilities on a sound data basis. sb 6/2023

Structured, digital and standardised analysis of existing facilities and operations Qualitative and quantitative assessments of existing facil­ ities serve as a basis for the activation or recommendation of action for the development and expansion of suitable infrastructure. For this purpose, the project developed the first standardised and scientifically tested method for evalu­ ating outdoor fitness and health facilities.

All the resulting, relevant data points are stored in a digital database in compliance with data protection regulations, cleaned up for further processing and visualised in various ready-for-dashboarding formats.

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In addition to structural data such as dimensions, number of items of equipment, safety, accessibility and social in­ frastructure, qualitative and quantitative data are collected using 20 items in five categories in order to make activity spaces comparable in terms of their setting, accessibility, safety, equipment and local conditions.

be targeted to specific groups and consumption levels measured.

In addition, they can be supplemented with interactive con­ tent for digitally and media-supported activation. Examples of this include interactive maps, training videos for existing equipment, booking systems and the integration of ad­ ditional stakeholders (clubs, coaches) via hybrid tele-care coaching solutions, for example.

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Simple and combined access to relevant information For the first time, users (B2B, B2C) can thus obtain simple and combined access to relevant information on infrastruc­ ture that is of high relevance to them. Decision-makers ben­ efit from comparable and validated access to relevant infra­ structure data for the development and expansion of suit­ able infrastructure. With appropriate integration, healthcare providers benefit from direct access to interested individuals and supplement digital solutions with the still very important personal and physical component: the "human being".

Thorsten Grießer, head of the project and CEO of Planet O GmbH, explains: "The typology and categorisation of exist­ ing outdoor fitness facilities, as undertaken in the #DARE-O project, is a new gold standard for the industry and unprec­ edented in this form. While the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and other organisations attempt to map classically standardised sports facilities such as sports grounds and gyms throughout Germany, we are now supple­ menting these efforts with the means for a detailed and sci­ entifically sound overall overview of the outdoor fitness and health sector. With #DARE-O, we have taken the first major steps towards Building Information Modelling (BIM), which was previously lacking in this field."

Over 250 existing outdoor fitness locations in the seven EU pilot regions have now been recorded in the project and far beyond. A five-star rating system provides rapid insight into the quality, location, safety and level of activity of a surveyed and rated outdoor exercise location. From now on, and all the more so going forward, it will be possible to visualise the comparability of outdoor locations on a new evaluation level.

The #DARE-O App and the #DARE-O Greenbook can be downloaded on www.dare-o.eu.

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Concrete indicators of effectiveness for exercise infrastructure In addition to simply analysing the existing infrastructure, it is essential in today's digital age that smart cities, urban and rural authorities, and regions, in their aspiration to provide an active, healthy and liveable environment, directly and validly measure actual activity and therefore the level of use at as many sports locations as possible. With the right intelligent technical infrastructure and the associated digital system, it is possible to record usage frequency, occupancy rate, capacity utilisation and other parameters and transfer them to activity dashboards and scores.

With these new, pioneering tools, it is possible for the first time to gather relevant activity and exercise data in urban areas, e.g. in parks, playgrounds and outdoor locations, in order make the actual level of activity and utilisation and thus also the return on investment of public funding assessable for existing and new outdoor sports spaces. From now on, specific effectiveness indicators and key performance indica­ tors will be available that can be used to model the construc­ tion and operation of outdoor exercise systems right from the project planning phase and, above all, after commission­ ing. This is an important step towards the interconnected, multi­media and intersectorally assessable outdoor fitness and health facility of the future for everyone.

An important task for the future for forward thinkers, sports and health scientists, urban planners, architects, decision-­ makers and sports departments is to actively and consciously consider and integrate new demand and marketing tools into planning, implementation and fundraising. This is in the in­ terests of the sustainable and successful measurement of the effectiveness of outdoor spaces as an evaluable, visible and reportable contribution to a successful intervention focussing on activating people and promoting their health. sb 6/2023

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Location Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Client / operator City of Regina Architects P3Architecture Partnership + hcma www.p3arch.com www.hcma.ca Author Michael Henderson, Principal, hcma Photos Grunert Imaging, City of Regina Official opening June 2023 Construction costs CAD 15.5 million (EUR 10.2 million)

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CANADA’S MOST ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE POOL

REPLACEMENT OF WASCANA POOL IN REGINA

In October 2023, Wascana Pool reopened, replacing an outdated 72-year-old facilitiy with a destination pool that provides an iconic social experience and promotes fitness, fun, wellness, and safety for everyone. Located in Wascana Park, in the heart of Regina, the capital city of Saskatchewan province, the new pool aims to be Canada’s most accessible and inclusive. It was a design collaboration between P3A Partnership and interdisciplinary firm, hcma architecture + design.

Community consultation was an important part of the design process and included extensive public and stakeholder group engagement to develop consensus around key programmatic decisions that guided the design of the pool facility.

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Pools and pavilions aligned Wascana Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America and close to the hearts of many Regina residents.

Originally designed in 1912 to a restrained English park lay­ out, the park is flanked by large, formal buildings, including the University of Regina, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and the Provincial Legislature.

The new pool’s site-cast concrete pavilions are inspired by the natural placement, texture and shape of Wascana Park’s Elm trees and build off a modernist history of con­ crete pavil­ions dotted around the park and lake. The in­ door spaces are distributed across several pavilions which reduces the sense of bulk and unnatural intervention in the

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landscape. The pools act as counterpoints to the pavilion structures.

The pavilions and the pools fit into the natural clearing on the site, providing ample grass and deck areas within the fence to allow for individuals and groups to set up for longer periods.

The main change room pavilion is located just off a new plaza, near the drop off from the main roads. All of these inter­sect with an existing pedestrian and cycling path structure.

In homage to the park’s central location in Regina, a 9m-high slide tower rises above the tree canopy. It aligns with the city grid, creating a unique experience and putting visitors at the heart of the city.

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Wascana Pool features The pool areas include a 700 m² leisure pool with zero depth entry, lazy river and lap lanes, and a 10-lane 25 m x 25 m lap pool with an accessible switchback ramp, climbing wall, and diving boards/platforms.

They are complemented by a 75 m² hot pool designed to encourage socializing, with an accessible ramp and wellness elements, an accessible dual-flume water slide with ramp and transfer ledge, a two-slide tower with run-out that is being retrofitted with elevator access, and a hardscape pool deck with outdoor showers and drainage.

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Smaller guests can enjoy the toddler slide and play ­el­ements, as well as the spray pad and playground (outboard of the pool control fence).

The universal (non-gendered) change room and washroom facilities are fully accessible rooms with tactile wayfinding and signage. Broad lawn areas with tree shade invite for lounging and picnicking. All season concession and multipurpose rooms serve pool users and visitors to the wider park, extend­ ing the facility’s presence in Wascana Park year-round.

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IMPACT ON WASCANA’S COMMUNITY LIFE Legislative Building

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“This was a significant project for me, given that Regina is my hometown, and I grew up using the old facility and the park Wascana Pool Downtown Regina around it. Those memories have given me a deep appreciation for the importance of the park and Wascana Pool in the lives of the community – and so, designing the replacement pool came with a strong sense of responsibility to do the right thing. To do something that would both honour the place and provide a truly community-oriented amenity.

The new pool draws families back into the park, and provides a place for socialization, recreation, and fitness at the heart of this important park. Since it opened, we’ve seen people of all ages and abilities embracing the facility, with much higher par­ ticipation than the pool it replaced. Much of that is thanks to extensive community engagement and consultation – we learn­ ed that the community desired a facility that would provide the fullest range of aquatic experiences as possible: opportunities for fitness, for families, for relaxation and wellness, for reha­ bilitation. I believe we delivered on those diverse and extensive expectations.

We are thankful for the alignment we had with our client when it came to questions about accessibility and inclusivity. Our in­ tention and purposes matched. We had strong support to de­ sign a completely gender-neutral change facility, and that a mutual spirit of inclusivity found its way into all the decisions we made.

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The physical and formal design of the project – breaking down the mass of the building into smaller pavilions – was really im­ portant to us, to minimize the impact on the park and avoid interrupting the flow of the park spaces. The new pool is larger than the one it replaced, so it was imperative to expand in a way that was sensitive to the nature around it.”

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Michael Henderson, Principal, hcma architecture + design: “Wascana Pool was already considered an important part of the City’s community fabric. The enhancements introduced by the new pool and its accessible facilities reinforce the site as a hub for Regina’s recreational, social, and cultural life that is available for all.”

Derek Meyers, Local MLA: “We talk about a Saskatchewan that works for everyone, I think this pool really shows that when it comes to accessibil­ ity, having swim lanes, having paddling pools, having spray parks. This is something that people in the Regina area are really going to enjoy.”

Sandra Masters, Mayor: “We are thrilled to have seen over 100,000 swimmers visit the new Wascana Pool since it opened back in June… Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy this new facility.

We look forward to many more years of making summer memo­ries at Wascana Pool.”

Lori Bresciani, Acting Deputy Mayor: “I saw how the park came alive. (The facility) reinvigorates this whole piece of the park, which I think is beautiful, but it even beautifies it even more. And we’re going to see a lot of young people, young families coming to enjoy, and all ages.

We heard from many seniors that are so excited about this pool as well.”

James Youck, Principal, P3A: “The activity at the pool has increased exponentially. Every day sees families and individuals of all ages and capabilities enjoying all that the new facility has to offer. The comment we have heard from almost every user is “This is amazing!”

It has set a new bar in the city and province for aquatic facilities of this nature.”

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Location Batemans Bay, Australia Client / operator Aligned Leisure, Punt Road Oval www.alignedleisure.com.au Architects NBRS www.nbrs.com.au Donovan Payne Architects www.donovanpayne.com.au Author Andrew Tripet Photos Alexander Mayes Photography Official opening July 2022 Construction costs AUD 61 million (EUR 36.8 million) 28

BALANCE BODY, SOUL, AND MIND

BAY PAVILIONS ARTS + AQUATIC IN BATEMANS BAY

Bay Pavilions Arts + Aquatic is a unique community facility located in Batemans Bay on the picturesque south coast of New South Wales. The project takes an innovative approach towards creating a community hub that holistically caters to a small regional community’s needs. NBRS in collaboration with Donovan Payne Architects carefully designed the facil­ ities to provide flexibility and suit a diverse and wide range of users and activities in an economically sustainable operational model.

As a significant new community facility, it was im­ portant that the building would have a story to tell about the special place that it is located in, and form connections to the rich culture and his­ tory of its people. The organic architectural forms have been inspired by the connection and inter­ dependence that the community identify with in

their relationship to the ocean and Bhundoo (The Clyde River). The undulations of the foyer awn­ ing convey the movement and rippling of water while layered facade treatments create dynamic rhythms of light and shadow that change with the passage of time and as you move around the building. sb 6/2023

Dual spatial planning Bay Pavilions comprises two "Pavilions" connected via a shared foyer "Link". The Aquatic Pavilion includes an indoor aquatic centre with playful waterslide tower, splash pad, gym, and programme rooms. The Arts Pavilion includes a 350-seat theatre, arts workshops and community meeting rooms and is the civic face of the facility. The central foyer acts as an enabling linkage where the activities and events contained within the wider facility are on display and invite ­participation.

caters for lap swimming, aqua aerobics and c­ompetition and includes spectator seating and club room. The aquat­ic pavilion also includes a leisure pool, zero depth splash pad, learn to swim pool and slide tower with a focus on child­ ren, families, and recreation. A smaller warm water program pool has been provided for therapy and rehabilitation and was an important component of the facility for the local community given the aged demographic. Ramp entries are provided to all pools to provide dignified access for all.

Although a level of zonal separation is afforded there was an intentional decision to allow the arts, leisure, health, and recreation programmed spaces to rub off each other and coalesce. These coincidental and intentional crossovers between diverse demographic user groups and activity types creates a vibrant and dynamic community facility with greater opportunities for engagement, stimulating both in­ dividual and corporate wellness.

The pool hall extends out through a series of glass sliding stacking doors, that expand the space out to a large out­ door splash pad, with two additional external slides and an external café seating area.

Ramp entries provide dignified access The pool hall is a compact space with different activity zones that enable it to flex to a variety of functions. The 25-m pool

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This outdoor space provides invaluable overflow space dur­ ing the busier months. The waterslides are a playful sculptur­ al element of the facility, and each slide provides a unique sensory experience. The aquatic pavilion also includes a fully equipped gymnasium, dedicated spin room and two pro­ gram rooms with sprung floors that caters for group fitness, yoga, Pilates, and dance.

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1. 350-seat theatre 2. Dance rehearsal 3. Dressing rooms 4. Green room 5. Loading / store 6. Production offices 7. Kitchen

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Encouraging visibility and inviting participation These program rooms and the pool hall have glazed connec­ tions back to the foyer and forecourt, encouraging visibility and inviting participation from people who may have come in to see a show at the theatre or use a community meeting room.

Similarly, the foyer is also punctuated with views into the dance rehearsal space and the wet and dry arts spaces, en­ couraging those who might have come in for the pool to see the promotion for an upcoming event in the theatre or get involved in one of a number of arts or communitybased activities that run in the centre. A gallery has been ­p ositioned adjacent to the theatre bar to showcase locally created artwork.

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Wider understanding of community wellness The unique design response has intentionally challenged and subverted traditional approaches to buildings of this ­vernacular and seeks to provide a holistic place that pro­ motes a wider understanding of community wellness. The combination of physical fitness, health, arts, and recreation interwoven in one precinct provides a unique opportunity to balance body, soul, and mind.

The building incorporates numerous passive and active sus­ tainability initiatives, with an emphasis on lowering embodied and operational energy through the lightweight mass timber construction and high-performance facades and services. The design enables the building to open-up and connect with the external environment with mixed mode ventilation and stack­ ing doors when the conditions permit. Creating connection with the town centre was also important to encourage active transportation to the site, integrating with existing pedestrian networks and cycleways.

Community inclusivity was essential, and the design approach considered the inhibitors and barriers to participation, so the design response encourages a broad cross section of the com­ munity to feel welcome and participate. The community re­ sponse to the building has been overwhelmingly positive, par­ ticularly around the use of timber, the quality of natural light and connection to place through the organic building forms and biophilic design principles. sb 6/2023

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URBAN SPORTS FACILITY RECALLS MINING CULTURE

DORTMUND HOMBRUCH SPORTS AND LEISURE PARK

With its surface area of around 20,000 m², the sports and leisure park in Dortmund Hombruch is one of the largest skate and leisure facilities in the whole of Germany. Located on a former colliery site, the choice of m ­ aterials and sculptural obstacles recall Dortmund’s industrial and mining culture. During the planning process, the designers maier landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften involved the public in extensive processes of consultation over a period of three years.

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Architects Maier Landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften www.maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de Author Ralf Maier Photos Jeff Ladd, Lukas Reyer, Ralf Maier

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The sports and leisure areas have been designed for use by beginners and professional athletes and for a wide range of sports (e.g. skateboarding, BMX, WCMX, scootering, in­ line skating, roller skating). Care has been taken to ensure not only general access to the various areas, but also the suitability of the pump track, skate plaza and snake run for wheelchair users (for WCMX).

The sports elements and obstacles in the various skate park areas make it easy for users to get started according to their abilities. Thanks to repeated obstacles differing in height and/or length, for example, athletes can gradually tackle more difficult obstacles and tricks and improve their skills.

The newly built sports areas have been given their own lighting, and planting was completed in autumn 2022.

Three bowls for different requirements There is something for all levels of proficiency: a classic kid­ ney bowl, a combination bowl with a spine and 2.5-metre deep end, and a spacious snake run with a full pipe and wall ride.

The organic shape of the kidney bowl is tried and tested and, with its shallow transitions, offers the ideal entry point for beginners. Its classic shape makes it easy to get up enough speed to ride several laps in succession. Advanced users are also challenged – on the extension in the deeper area of the bowl, for example.

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bowl can be a real challenge for advanced and professional riders with elements such as the spine, bank extension, wall ride and a 2.5-metre deep end. The elements create differ­ ent routes in the bowl, which can be of varying degrees of difficulty, depending on the sport. The use of different ma­ terials (steel and concrete) for the coping also gives users differences in the feel when grinding.

With its meandering shape, the snake run offers a particu­ larly good flow for all sports. The roll-ins offer easier access for WCMX riders. Thanks to the different radii, heights and depths, there’s something for everyone, be they beginners, advanced or pros. On the integrated elements such as the full pipe, wall ride channel and taco extension, users can set themselves their own personal challenges.

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Entry-level pump track for balance bikes With different roller and bend combinations and a jump line, the pump track offers plenty of variety. By pumping over the rollers, riders can generate speed without pedalling. Thanks to the asphalt surface, the track can be used not only by cycles (or rather BMX or mountain bikes), but also by skateboards, scooters and many other wheeled items of sports equipment.

With its low-threshold entry, the balance bike pump track is designed for extra-young users. Here they can practise pump­ ing over gentler rollers and bends.

Wide range of elements on the skate plaza Beginners can try out the banks and low ledges. More ad­ vanced riders have more challenging elements at their dis­ posal, such as the China bank, high drops and double set.

The materials used, such as steel girders, recall ­D ortmund’s industrial heritage. The massive steel pipe, which is embed­ d­e d in the ground on one side, is a special obstacle even for professionals. The skate plaza features classic skate park el­ ements such as manual pads, curbs, rails and hips in differ­ ent heights and ride directions. The basic triangular shape dictates the direction of travel and thus prevents collisions.

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Parkour and calisthenics area In the calisthenics area, users can perform strength and dex­ terity exercises using their own body weight on obstacles.

Metal bars in various heights and designs, a wall bar and pa­ rallel bars enable a wide range of strength training exercises such as pull-ups, push-ups and various stabilisation exercises for the core.

The parkour elements focus on free movement on and over typically urban obstacles such as walls. Here, important par­ kour movements such as jumping, balancing, pulling up and hanging are practised over different distances, heights and materials. This allows users to test and expand their skills in a safe space.

Excavated material transformed into natural spectator mounds to conserve resources The facility already had a skate park with precast elements and a climbing tower, which has been supplemented by a new grassed mound. This is part of the extensive greening, which offers space for relaxation with spacious sunbathing lawns and a hill with a view. The multifunctional court com­ prises four basketball hoops, two football goals and three marking zones for ice stock sports. sb 6/2023

GLOSSARY Bank extension sloping wall as a vertical extension China bank 45° wall with projecting banks Coping top edge Curb box with a steel edge Double set staircase with a level between the steps Extension vertical extension Grind trick performed on coping Hip slopes or ramps at an angle to each other Kidney bowl bowl shaped like a human kidney Roll-in sloping ramp to gain speed Spine back-to-back quarter pipes Taco extension vertical extension on bends Transition ramp Wall ride vertical extension at a 90° angle Wall ride channel channel created by parallel wall rides WCMX Wheelchair MotoCross

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INVITING, MEMORABLE, CHALLENGING, BEAUTIFUL, AND AUTHENTIC

RAILYARD PARK IN ROGERS, ARKANSAS

With a grant from the Walton Family Foundation, the City of Rogers, Arkansas embarked on a project to recenter their downtown with a new park that enhances economic development, spurs placemaking, and improves connectivity. Situated on the east boundary of Rogers’ historic downtown district, the new park ­designed by Ross Barney Architects has the potential to capitalize on recent public space investments and help to make downtown Rogers a regional destination.

Rogers, as a city, has been defined both economically and physically by the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad (Frisco).

The railroad created a strong dividing line in the center of downtown. As industry shifted so too did the spaces that facilitated train operation: the depot was ­demolished, and loading/unloading space was no longer needed.

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ness and recreation. The park’s design ignores the rail as a bar­ rier and blends the east and west together. The result is a series of plazas that transform throughout the day, week, month, and year. These ­versatile and flexible spaces create a new and distinct rhythm that extends beyond the park into adjacent streets.

The densely vegetated and programmed spaces help creating unique experiences throughout the park and frame this piece of downtown as the new center instead of the edge.

Architects Ross Barney Architects www.r-barc.com Author Ross Barney Architects Photos Kate Joyce Studios

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„I want Frisco Park to …“ The project deployed a robust community engagement strat­ egy. Attendees at an initial Open House were asked to iden­ tify with a colored dot where they lived, worked, and played.

70% of those who attended lived within a two-mile radius of the park. The project utilized a vigorous community outreach effort, which helped build a sense of ownership and pride from city staff and residents. Through a digital survey that collected over 1,000 responses and in-person charrettes, the design team helped define the park’s desired outcomes and

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­ bjectives through the words of the community. This shared o vision resulted in five priorities: Inviting, memorable, challeng­ ing, beautiful, and authentic.

Following an intense data gathering period, the design team developed four dramatically different approaches that pro­ grammed the disparate parcels of land into a cohesive urban park. The selected design accentuates the narrow land through forced vistas on the east and accommodates larger programs on the west.

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Industrial relics reborn as a water feature Each space takes on a unique identity as an urban room: Frisco Plaza, Water Stop, Playard, and the Butterfield Stage.

The Water Stop pays homage to the history of Rogers as a location for steam locomotives to refill. These revisioned towers feature interactive water installations that help park-goers cool off during Arkansas’ hot summer days. The towers as functional relics turned billboards feature murals by the Mexico City-born, Fayetteville-based Octavio Logo, French street artist Mantra, and London-based Lakwena.

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The Butterfield Stage is an outdoor music/event venue.

Constructed partially from a refurbished auto ­mechanic garage, the pavilion features a shade canopy, green room, food and beverage space, and a lawn for listening to local musicians or watching movies.

Frisco Plaza harkens back to the park’s initial name and much smaller iteration. Here a paved plaza offers versatility for pop-up events and the annual farmers’ market. Steel tracks with movable furniture traverse the plaza; as a group size grows – roll up another bench.

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Location Yuan Fen Village, Shenzhen, China Client / operator Yuan Fen Village, Shenzhen, China Architects ATMOperation Author ATMOperation Photos ACF & ATMOperation Official opening April 2021 Construction costs RMB 700,000 (EUR 90,000) 42

CHINESE RED LANTERN

“SPARK PAVILION” IN LONGHUA DISTRICT, SHENZHEN In collaboration with the Board of Yuan Fen Village and by engagement with the local community, architecture firm ATMOperation introduces "Spark Pavilion" on the unused Lot No. 32, a striking corner of Yuan Fen Village. On 216 m², the public space is divided into three main sections: a street basketball court, a trapezoid-shaped long corridor, and a pocket square. The composition outlines a variety of potential public activities.

As an extensive urban texture and typology, the "village in town" in Shenzhen, China, presents a spe­ cific housing challenge. On one hand, this pattern constitutes high-density housing communities and addresses the issue of low-income housing. On the other hand, the lack of high-quality and sufficient public spaces for each community poses a significant challenge. ATMOperation strived to improve the situation. When choosing the project’s name, the designers thought of the old Chinese saying: “A spark can start a prairie fire”. sb 6/2023

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Environmental and functional adaptation Designating half of the space as a sports court or communi­ ty plaza addresses the functional ambiguity of the corridor.

The lighting of the space presents variations between day­ light and nighttime, naturally fostering a range of activities throughout the day. Local residents discover and explore the pavilion's potential uses.

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The aim was to establish a transparent boundary using metal netting to foster a sense of community connection. The ap­ plication of red fluorocarbon spray on steel materials serves as a visual representation of the "spark." Consequently, the luminous environment, resembling a Chinese lantern illumi­ nating the community, offers a space to invigorate commu­ nity vitality.

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The fifth elevation In their commitment to fostering positive neighbourhood relationships, the designers prioritized the visual aesthetics of the fifth elevation. When viewed from an aerial perspec­

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tive, the pavilion boasts a strong visual identity. Ultimately, their strategy aims to draw attention to the public area , to challenge the "village in town" concept and to initiate exten­ sive discussions through this spatial endeavor.

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AUSTRALIA’S FIRST OLYMPIC LEVEL SKATEPARK

PIZZEY PARK SKATEPARK IN GOLD COAST Location Gold Coast, Australia Client / operator City of Gold Coast Architects Convic www.convic.com Author Convic Photos Convic Official opening May 2022 Contruction costs EUR 3.2 million

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Designed as an extension to the existing iconic Pizzey Skatepark on the Gold Coast, the park has been developed to be able to host major competitions and events and allow for Olympic level training with large expanses of space for temporary grandstands and judging. Unlike the traditional approach of segregation, CONVIC fostered the idea to create a multifunctional place for a mixed demographic to be using the space at once.

The skatepark has already become the home of the Australian Skateboarding team, providing a space that is utilized for training leading into the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The d ­ esign has various competition level „street style“ ­ obstacles with rails, hubbas, kickers and granite ledges that range from low level to extremely advanced, and is the first of its kind in ­Australia.

The „Pizzey“ skateable sign is a stand out feature that will provide an iconic element that puts Pizzey and the Gold Coast on the map for skateboarding in Australia and the world. A key driver in the delivery of a successful recreation space was to provide a destination for the local, state, and national community. This was undertaken by providing areas that enable end users of different abilities with zones that were tailored to their skill level while ensuring that these spaces promote social inclusion and skill progression amongst end users.

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Large blue sunshades in social spaces Significant consideration of social space was provided through­ out the design process to ensure that the precinct caters to everyday use as well as to larger events. This provides a space that would be enjoyed by local youth and their families day in and day out. Multiple social opportunities have been created to allow peers to co-locate comfortably and avoid conflict­ ing groups. Social spaces and the spatial arrangement of the programme were considered in relation to optimising viewing areas across the facility while allowing sufficient shaded seating opportunities for active and passive users.

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A circulation and access strategy was developed early within the design phase to ensure the public space provided equal opportunities for all users. This strategy not only provided equal opportunity but also a safe access for all non-active users around and through the different zones within the space.

These circulation paths were separated from active recreation spaces using contrasting colours, textures and materiality. The precinct includes accessible toilets that provide DDA compliant cubicles and access ensuring that the parkland precinct can be utilised by all community members and create an inclusive public space.

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build social skills and learn etiquette from older riders using the same space. These sorts of free form active recreation activities have been particularly successful for disengaged or troubled youth with learning disabilities to attain social ­values in a free, open environment through self-determina­ tion and trial and error.

The active recreation programme within the precinct pro­ vides action, performance, creativity, and culture within the community. It attracts people into the space, increases natu­ ral surveillance throughout the day and night, making the space safer. The ability for the space to be used for training by the national skateboarding team provides opportunity for local end users to skate or watch their role models further providing a space that is inclusive of all abilities.

Encouraging social interactions Many public spaces are designed to encourage segregation depending on how you will interact with the space. Adults on benches, children in the playground and athletes using fit­ ness areas or sports fields. The Pizzey Park Skatepark ignores this archaic approach and provides a multifunctional place for a mixed demographic to be using the space at once. This further encourages social interactions to occur and creates opportunities for young people to socialise with members of the community outside of the family unit, establish inde­ pendence from adults and further develop their own identi­ ties and interests.

The active recreation space provides an inclusive and sup­ portive culture of natural teaching where the local youth can

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Watch your role model on the way to Brisbane 2032 This facility, at 2,600 m² of skateable area, and 5,500 m² over­ all, forms the largest skatepark in Australia and sets the stand­ ard for the competition level facilities as the Brisbane Summer Olympic Games approach in 2032.

With an extremely complicated site including issues with ex­ isting services, geotech and large amounts of contamination, CONVIC assisted the Council of Gold Coast in remediation strategies to get the project from idea to implementation.

The project always strived to acknowledge and celebrate cross-cultural local heritage and the unique character of the City of Gold Coast. Initial design theming originated from the Googie Architecture Movement that influenced the design of many of the unique and iconic signs located within the historic surfers paradise strip. This form of design was used to create the iconic “Pizzey” skateable sign within the facility provid­ ing the space with its own brand and identity that has been

splashed across social media ever since its opening. This de­ sign movement also influenced the colour selection for paint­ ed surfaces that highlight key features and reflects the vibrancy and energy that is often on show within the space.

The Pizzey Skatepark is a crucial part of youth activation within the City of Gold Coast municipality, forming part of a broad­ er vision to create active recreation spaces for the community and elite skateboarding athletes within Australia and across the globe. The space is currently utilised by the national skate­ boarding team as a training facility that showcases the skill of Australia’s top female and male skate athletes. This interaction with female role models at an elite level sets a precedent for what is possible in female skateboarding and action sports, not only in the Gold Coast but across the country.

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Location Hamburg, Germany Client / operator Bezirksamt Altona, Fachamt Management des öffentlichen Raumes, Abteilung Stadtgrün Architects WES LandschaftsArchitektur www.wes-la.de Author Wolfgang Betz Photos Spiel und Freizeit Nord, Jürgen Voss, WES LandschaftsArchitektur Official opening July 2022 Construction costs EUR 675,000

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OUTDOOR SPORTS AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

PARKSPORT LURUP IN HAMBURG

On the old SV Lurup sports ground, WES LandschaftsArchitektur have developed a new type of park for the centre of the Lurup district as an innovative public park-like sports space that allows cooperative use by the district school, sports club, individual ­athletes, activity groups and local residents. The landscaped, park-like space covers around­ 3,630 m². The park offers spaces for socialising, exercise and relaxation. It is barrier-free and is intended as a social meeting place for the district.

As a new, attractive green space, ParkSport Lurup supplements the Lurup district school, which has been expanded into a community school. The focus of the redesign is on opening the space towards the neighbourhood, cooperative uses and the creation of publicly accessible,

inviting and inclusive spaces. Health promotion, communication and recreation are equally available to all residents, making the neighbourhood more attractive. In ParkSport, exercise areas and quiet zones alternate with seating, while a fully accessible circular path aids wayfinding.

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Spaces designed to be fluid On the basis of the proposals for sports and exercise el­ ements identified in the participation process, a fluid, con­ stantly changing conception of the space has been devised with a smoothly undulating, gently contoured green land­ scape of lawns, artificial turf areas and EPDM surfaces for the areas requiring fall protection.

Existing trees have been combined with newly planted, grove-like clusters of trees in the centre to create clearings and define locations. A winding circular path with two pos­ sible routes, one barrier-free and one across undulating topography, leads past various opportunities for activity throughout the sports park. The slightly raised edges of the space and the planting provide protection and a calming setting.

Participation process for the district The configuration of the space was developed in a multi-­ stage, socio-spatially organised participation process involving residents, the local sports club SV Lurup and schools. In this context, workshops were also held with ­activists and schools in addition to an initial information event in the neighbourhood.

The overall concept was devised by WES Landschafts­ Architektur in Hamburg, with sports science support from the Institute for Cooperative Planning and Sports Develop­ ment in Stuttgart and the "orange edge" planning office in Hamburg for the participation process.

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From activity areas to rest zones In the park-like setting, there are a variety of sports op­ portunities along the outer circular path, accompanied by seating in the quiet areas in between. In the centre are two level lawns for free-style exercise or relaxation.

The circular path with its various components and model­ ling, which can be used by walkers as well as by cycle, scoot­ er and wheelchair users, starts at the western entrance to

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the park with a calisthenics installation that merges seam­ lessly into an area with parkour elements. An elongated mule ramp with varying gradients accompanies the main path to the district school. The end of the ramp is marked by ground-level trampolines in the exercise space. The cir­ cular path continues over humps to an area with slacklines and then to a boulder wall. From here, it continues into the park's quiet zone, with a level area that can be used for yoga or relaxation.

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Health promotion for all ParkSport Lurup has succeeded in making the area mul­ tifunctional so as to encourage as many target groups as possible to exercise. It offers a variety of exercise options close to home, which is particularly important for children and older people. At the same time, the area is used as a school playground and as an exercise area for pre-school children. In this way, ParkSport Lurup contributes signifi­ cantly to health promotion and engages with the lives of different target groups.

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SV Lurup sports club opens space for other target groups. It can be used by club members, e.g. for yoga in the park or par­ kour training, and potential new members can be reached with low-threshold opportunities. This way it is possible to combine organised and non-organised sport. The overall concept has been conceived in such a way that diverse and creative exer­ cise options are possible for different levels of proficiency. This prevents monotony and encourages regular activity. Digital additions, such as timekeeping on the 200-metre long circular route, can be used to ensure a sense of achievement.

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IN THE MIDST OF TRANSFORMATION

DIFFERENT SURFACES AT THE REVIERPARK VONDERORT, OBERHAUSEN Author: Polytan, www.polytan.de Photos: Achim Krug Design planning: Mueller + Partner, Willich Construction management: Norbert Seeger, Neuss, www.seeger-landschaftsarchitektur.de Pumptrack: DSGN Concepts, Münster, www.dsgn-concepts.de

Many sports clubs and municipalities are struggling to find new members and to enthuse young people for club sports. Instead, self-organised sport in public spaces is on the rise. This poses a challenge for municipal­ ities, despite the fact that sports and exercise opportunities have long played an increasingly important role in overall urban development concepts.

The layout and design on the Revierpark Vonderort in Oberhausen draws on this trend and offers all sport enthu­ siasts a facility where exercise and encounter go hand in hand, where people can try out new sports, and above all, where the enjoyment of physical activity takes priority. The Revierpark is designed as a family-friendly local attraction: in the middle of an expansive park landscape, various im­ mersive worlds with sports, swimming and wellness facilities invite visitors and guests to experience leisure with all their senses – from sports and games to relaxation and action, all the way through to cultural experiences and nature – the park has it all.

From revitalisation to “multisport surface” In the course of the renovation and revitalisation of what is known as the “exercise hill”, the concept of a multisports area was developed by Polytan, together with the firm M ­ ueller + Partner, BDLA landscape architects from ­W illich. It offers a wealth of different sports activities, including pump tracks for children and adults, a parkours and ­calisthenics area, a running circuit and a sprint track. A miniature playing field and various team sports fields invite guests to try out fun and trendy sports disciplines. Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang R. ­Mueller summarises the concept: “Developments are mov­ing away 54

from precisely standardised sports facilities and towards multi­functional leisure facilities. Many people no longer want to train as part of a club, but instead, want facilities where they can practise many different types of sport and exercise.”

The goal of the project was to motivate as many target groups as possible to move more by expanding the existing, mostly monostructural sports facilities in the Oberhausen area with new, freely accessible leisure opportunities. Alongside the standard, traditional sports, the new facilities were to accom­ modate popular new trend sports as well. Sports surface spe­ cialist Polytan installed suitable surfaces for several of these modern, innovative sports facilities.

The classic: Rekortan The sprint track, running circuit and one of the two miniature playing fields, which is designed for basketball and volleyball, feature Polytan’s “classic” Rekortan M in the colour brick red.

The poured in-situ surface is suitable for athletics stadiums, competitive running tracks and school sports facilities, and is loved by professionals and amateurs alike – not least, thanks to its exceptionally high, joint-friendly shock absorption. It is ideal for running disciplines in particular, as it is suitable for spikes and lends itself to speed. sb 6/2023

The second miniature playing field, which is intended for foot­ ball and hockey, and the multipurpose arena are equipped with Poligras synthetic turf, complete with CoolPlus function.

This unfilled synthetic turf system was developed to meet the requirements of a professional hockey turf. Its outstanding properties include high wear resistance, good water storage, and permanent crimping. Poligras synthetic turf stands out for its extraordinary volume and durability – and yet, de­spite this robustness, the surface is exceptionally soft and feels pleasant to the touch. The special Polytan CoolPlus function prevents the surface from heating up too quickly or intensely in strong sunlight, which reduces water consumption and ul­ timately contributes to greater eco-friendliness.

Multi-purpose field used a Yalp arena In future, the multipurpose field will be used as a Yalp arena, appealing to the youngest athletes. Yalp is “play” backwards and refers to the integration of technology in games, sport and outdoor education. In the compact, interactive arena, children get to move with lots of opportunities for ball con­ tact. Since the game takes place within a small space, every player is active at all times. The slanted corners and four goals on each side of the arena keep the game and all its players in motion.

The fitness area and calisthenics facility are secured with Polytan’s PolyPlay FS GT fall protection surface, which has a cushioning effect for maximum protection against inju­ ries underneath the sports and gym equipment. The sky blue surface on the exercise hill is bulk-coated and waterpermeable, as well as exceptionally low-maintenance. Opti­ mum resistance to weathering and decay are the basis for its long service life and low maintenance costs. Fall protection surfaces are known to be the more hygienic and, above all, easier option to clean, compared with sandpits.

With the renovation of the exercise hill, the project orchestra­ tors from the Ruhr Regional Association (RVR) have not only provided a wide variety of sports and exercise opportunities for young and old, but responded to the described changes in sports behaviour. Polytan offers suitable, environmentally friendly products and solutions for all the requirements that arise from these changes. The facility at the Revierpark Von­ derort was completed in summer 2022 and is now open freeof-charge to young and old sports fans alike.

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BEYOND A PLAYGROUND

MOTOR SKILL PARK REDEFINES PLAY AND EXERCISE Author and photos: Rampline, Norway, www.rampline.com

“When children arrive extra early for soccer practice to play in the Motor Skill Park, we know we’ve made a good investment!” says Bendik Heggelund, Manager of Finnøy Sports Club. He is referring to the activ­ ity park located between the two soccer fields in the heart of Finnøy, just off the coast of Stavanger in the southwest of Norway. And when you witness the intensity of play in the Motor Skill Park, it’s almost hard to believe there’s any energy left for soccer practice.

A different kind of playground What the Motor Skill Park from Rampline has in common with a traditional playground is that the youngest children im­mediately become intrigued by the equipment and quickly set out to challenge their balance and agility. But what sets the Motor Skill Park apart from other playgrounds is the wide age range of people it attracts. Here, you’ll see older chil­ dren, teenagers, and even adults engaged in activities that leave their muscles feeling the strain.

What happens in the Motor Skill Park is primarily play, although you can also call it physical exercise. However, it’s driven by

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imagination, creativity, and the joy of movement, more than by competition. Everyone participates at their own level.

Equipment that triggers activity The secret behind the popularity of the Motor Skill Park lies in the design of the equipment and how they are combined.

Most of the equipment has shock-absorbing surfaces, and they challenge balance and motor skills in their unique ways.

When they are positioned so that you can jump from one piece of equipment to another, it provides a wide variety of play. The equipment also features an inviting design that trig­ gers the user’s desire to try out new movement patterns.

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An everyday thrill The driving force behind the development of the Motor Skill Park concept was to facilitate and trigger intense p ­ hysical activity in places where people gather. Vidar Skavland, a product developer at Rampline, shares, “We know that physical activity in a community creates bonds between people. And here, all generations should be able to play together. The activities should be exciting and provide the addictive thrill of mastering new things. We wanted to tap into the same driving force that compels people to do phy­ sically challenging and sometimes dangerous activities, like skiing down steep mountains. But in the Motor Skill Park, sb 6/2023

you should be able to have a similar experience, totally safe, even if you’re dressed in a suit or dress and have only ten minutes before you need to move on.”

The Motor Skill Park fits in everywhere Rampline is a leading company specializing in designing and providing Motor Skill Parks of various sizes and configurations for a range of environments, including urban areas, schools, kindergartens, and more. Their activity equipment is manu­ factured in Norway to the highest standards regarding sus­ tainability and durability.

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LIGHTING FOR THE HOTEL ÖSCHBERGHOF

ATMOSPHERIC LIGHTING DESIGN WITH WIBRE Author: WIBRE, www.wibre.com, Benjamin Pfendt

Photos: Tom Philippi

For hotel guests looking for relaxation, the diverse spa world at the Öschberghof offers a successful change of pace – whether relaxing spa areas with whirlpools, an indoor sports pool or the outdoor infinity pool with breathtaking panoramic views. These water worlds can only unfold their full effect with professional lighting design combined with highquality luminaires.

In the versatile spa world, all pools are optimally illuminated under water, in harmony with the overall lighting design of the wellness area. Today, illuminated water is regarded as an essential and atmospheric design element for lighting ­planners and architects. Light, especially in shimmering and mov­ing water, has been proven to make a decisive contri­ bution to relaxation of mind, body and soul.

door area appears almost magically illuminated. The spotlights create a soft light image through a diffuse glass disc. Never­ theless, the targeted arrangement of the spotlights has made it possible to accentuate the various pool areas. The LEDs emit a light colour of 4,500 Kelvin, an optimum white tone for bluelined swimming pools.

Multifaceted underwater light Powerful yet compact spotlights produce red light in the onsen pool, emphasising the high water temperature. The intensity of the red light can be adjusted as required using RGB-W technology. As the colour red only has a very short spectrum in the water, additional white LEDs in the spotlight support the colour rendition. For variety in the Asia Spa, there is also the option of changing any number of colours – or using the automated colour change.

The large indoor pool is harmoniously and evenly illumi­­ nated. Several large spotlights, designed for sports pools, il­ luminate the entire pool in a neutral white light. The loss-free LED lighting technology and a unique cooling system gen­ erate a powerful lumen package and enable reliable illumi­ nation of such large pools. The light distribution specially adapted for swimming pools, which is achieved by specially arranged lenses, also guarantees glare-free lighting while swimming.

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Successful lighting design starts under water The successful lighting design in the various spa areas of the Öschberghof demonstrates the need for professional lighting design above and, especially, below the water. Pool lighting can be the central starting point of lighting design for well­ ness areas, as luminous water is the eye-catcher of any spa and combines the two most important elements of life, water and light. sb 6/2023

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MYRTHA POOLS' COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

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INTRODUCTION OF THE ESG REPORT Author and photos: Myrtha Pools, www.myrthapools.com

In today's ever-evolving global landscape, businesses face demanding challenges on multiple fronts. As part of its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles collectively known at ESG, Myrtha Pools has published its first Sustainability Report to provide transparency to stakeholders and demonstrate its commitment to sustainability.

The company's mission is to create a new model of sus­ tainable development through technological innovation and digital transformation, aiming to achieve stable and sustain­ able growth while benefiting the environment and all stake­ holders.

Commitment to environmental responsibility Myrtha Pools is committed to introducing products and services that align with sustainability principles, promoting a re­sponsible, ethical, and inclusive transition with minimal environmental impact. “Digitalization is an indispensable element for circularity” stated Innocenzo Pochini, Myrtha’s Technical Director. “Sustainability cannot be ensured if pro­ cesses are not digitized, which is why we implemented digi­ talization with processes such as Building Information Model­ ing (BIM), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and other solutions to enhance pool efficiency and extend the lifespan of our components”.

Myrtha's processes and products can contribute to obtaining credits for energy certification in buildings based on sustain­ ability criteria.

Enhancement of corporate governance In recent years, Myrtha Pools has significantly strengthened its corporate governance, increasing transparency and regulatory compliance. Corporate management is based on good prac­ tices and ethical principles, emphasizing human rights, equal opportunities, transparency, and respect for minorities.

Myrtha Pools also reaffirms its ongoing commitment to health and safety, particularly in the context of global health chal­ lenges.

Notably, the use of Myrtha Pools' technologies in the con­ struction and installation of swimming pools reduces CO₂ emissions by 50% compared to traditional methods, and water consumption is reduced through innovative filtration systems and extended product lifecycles.

Toward greater transparency and improvement Myrtha Pools' commitment to ESG principles and sustainability is reflected in its dedication to transparency and continuous improvement. The 2022 Sustainability Report complies with recognized international and national standards, such as GRI and SASB, and provides key quantitative data at the corporate and operational levels. This report represents a crucial step in the company's journey toward greater social responsibility and sustainable development.

The company has undergone product mapping according to international standards certified by TÜV such as LEED V4, BREEAM, and Green Star. The goal has been to highlight how

In its growth project, Myrtha Pools invites stakeholders to join them on this path by embracing ESG principles and leading the way in environmental and social responsibility.

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FITNESS ON THE ROOF OF THE “ALSTERSCHWIMMHALLE” SWIMMING CENTRE

PLAYPARC OFFERS NEW SOLUTIONS FOR STATICS AND MATERIAL

Author: PLAYPARC GmbH, www.playparc.de Photos: SSG Dienstleistung GmbH, www.ssg-dienstleistung.de

In collaboration with Hamburg architects „gmp“, PLAYPARC installed a calisthenics and fitness facility on the roof of Hamburg's Alster swimming pool. The challenges here were particularly in the areas of statics and choice of materials.

A completely different challenge for gmp architects from Hamburg and the company PLAYPARC from North RhineWestphalia: In order to offer fitness enthusiasts the opportuni­ ty to train outdoor at the Alsterschwimmhalle, the Cal­isthenics "Allround" - which is usually anchored deep in the ground to provide the necessary structural stability - has been installed on the roof of the swimming centre. New solutions had to be found to fulfil the special conditions of this project.

The first step was to optimise the calisthenics structure, includ­ ing the fall protection zone, to the available roof area. As the condition of the roof must not be impaired by the attach­ ment of the fitness equipment, a frame with point founda­ tions was installed in advance during the renovation of the roof. The posts for the equipment were later attached to this by using mirror-image flange plates. This solution pro­ vides the necessary stability and is "lightweight" to a de­ gree that the load capacity of the roof, including the calis­ thenics equipment, is not exceeded. To guarantee surface 60

drainage, 3D system mats in puzzle format were used as fall protection.

Appealing aesthetic despite demanding environments Due to the immediate proximity to "aggressive" substances such as salt water, chlorine and other chemicals, regularly used in swimming pools, only V4A stainless steel was used. This highquality stainless steel is extremely resistant to such challenging environmental influences and minimises subsequent mainte­ nance work. The structural integrity and aesthetic appearance are maintained even in demanding environments and ensure that the fitness and calisthenics equipment can be used in "full glory" for a long time.

The outdoor fitness area was opened for use in October 2023 following successful TÜV approval. From the very first moment, the new fitness facility has been very popular. In addition to the wide range of training options, visitors are particularly enthusias­ tic about training in the fresh air with a great view. sb 6/2023

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REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES

SECOND OPEN-AIR HALL IN HAMBURG!

ASB has been synonymous with innovation, multifunctionality, and sustainable design since 1965. What began with the revo­ lutionization of squash sports 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.

The key products are the two glass floors: ASB MultiSports and ASB LumiFlex.

On 7th of July 2023, the new open-air hall on the grounds of the district school and the primary school Am Heidberg was ceremoniously opened. Now, it enriches the school grounds and offers the pupils a place where they can spend their break outside all year round, regardless of the weather! Under the roof made of textile membrane there is space for games, fun and exercise, but also for lessons in the fresh air or an event.

ASB LumiFlex is the world's first full LED video floor for profes­ sional sports as well as recreational activities, offering unlimit­ ed advertising opportunities, player tracking, and enhanced show design, making it the preferred choice of decision-­ makers in the sports industry, architects, and athletes.

Not only the pupils, but also members of the SiB-Club e.V. benefit from the facility with a multifunctional sports floor.

While the open-air hall is primarily available for school use in the mornings, the sports club based on site takes up courses and training sessions in the afternoons. This means, that the hall is well used all year round and takes pressure off the neighbouring school gymnasium.

Unlike ASB LumiFlex, where each pixel can be controlled, the LED lines in ASB MultiSports are pre-defined according to the customer's preferences. With a touchscreen interface, any sports field can be activated for any sport.

Both variants of ASB GlassFloor are accredited by FIBA, IHF, and FIVB, and comply with the European standard EN 14904:2006 for area-elastic sports floors. They provide perfect joint-friendly conditions for athletes, thanks to their 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 up to 100,000 hours. ASB GlassFloor now has customers worldwide and has already installed over 40 glass floors.

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The open-air hall was implemented by Schulbau Hamburg as client and consists of cross beams and purlins made of glued laminated timber and posts made of hot-galvanized steel.

The roof covering was made of a textile membrane, which is translucent and thus enables natural lighting of the sports and exercise area. The membrane also has low thermal inertia, so that the material does not radiate any additional cold in winter and no additional heat in summer. The architecture therefore offers the greatest possible comfort for the users.

Further information about SMC2's open-air halls is available online at www.smc2-construction.co.uk. A seminar is also being planned in spring 2024 in cooperation with the Ham­ burger Sportbund e.V., where interested parties can find out more about the concept and construction method.

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MOVEMENT FOR EVERYONE

FANTASTIC PLAYGROUNDS WITH FABULA

Movement for everyone, outdoors or indoors, with large play equipment or in small spaces – These ideas have led us to fur­ ther develop our ELTECPUR® products. We offer various tile solutions and additions, always elastic, combining the protec­ tion of children and the environment. Even in the smallest spaces, there should be room for movement, and our tiles should encourage that. We have tiles with motifs and numbers on the surface, a balance step for hopping and jumping, as well as a complete hopping game as a ready-made set.

The modular multi-playground system ETOLIS® from PLAY­ PARC combines challenging and innovative play ideas with high-quality, sustainable materials and a high degree of flex­ ibility. With its modern components, it is designed to give children aged between 4 and 10 years lots of fun climbing, sliding, hanging and romping around. The new FABULA mod­ ules extend this product line with roofs, balustrades and play walls made of untreated larch wood. Imaginative design and a variety of play functions transform any playground into an adventure land. FABULA lets the imagination run wild and at the same time encourages movement, creativity and exciting adventures. Motifs and decorative applications on the wooden components create unique playground attractions that will delight young and old alike.

But a real highlight is certainly our ELTECPUR® Adventure Tile, which mimics the sounds of the depicted animals when jumped on. It operates independently and does not require electricity. To motivate children to move, we have also created a C major scale set of 8 plates from it.

We offer different solutions for various application areas, whether it's playgrounds, open spaces, fitness, golf, shooting sports, or equestrian sports. We aim to enable safe movement for everyone in all areas and at all ages. All our ELTECPUR® products are made from sustainable recycled granules, they are robust, weather-resistant, and durable, easy to install and maintain. They are also tested for their ingredients, allowing us to confidently say: „WE PROTECT WHAT YOU LOVE.“

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FABULA can also be created with the modular KIT+ system from PLAYPARC, offering numerous design options for trans­ forming a playground into an exciting play world. All modules of the modular system can be flexibly combined and can be customised to create an attractive and varied range of play and exercise options depending on taste and space availabil­ ity. Combined with playground classics such as seesaws, roundabouts, swings and ropeways, the result is a versatile playground paradise that appeals to children of all ages and physical abilities. The result is a themed playground with a local flavour: whether it's a knight's castle in the old town of Einbeck or a meerkat play area next to their enclosure at ­Versmold Zoo, anything is possible.

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WHO WE ARE The IAKS is the leading global non-profit organisation for professionals from the sports, leisure and recreation facilities industry. Since 1965, IAKS has been enabling international networking for the exchange of expertise in the fields of architecture, construction and operations. IAKS is an IOC Recognized Organisation and cooperates with the IPC and many more international non-profit bodies.

Our network is the meeting place for architects, engineers, clients, designers, local authorities, technical and operative management, sports federations and clubs!

IAKS has partners and members in 153 countries. National sections serve local interests, organise regional and own events and provide information to the members of their countries.

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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.

AGROB BUCHTAL Deutsche Steinzeug Keramik GmbH 92521 Schwarzenfeld, Germany agrob-buchtal@deutsche-steinzeug.de www.agrob-buchtal.de

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

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

» Aquatic construction » Pool construction; ceramics

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

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

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

» Indoor equipment » Sports hall dividers

AST Eissport und Solaranlagenbau GmbH 87629 Füssen, Germany hannes.schretter@ast.at www.ast.at

ASPG Deutschland GmbH 40221 Düsseldorf, Germany info@D-aspg.de www.D-aspg.de

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Aquatic equipment Ice hockey boards Ice resurfacers Ice rink construction Ice sports equipment

Sekisui Alveo AG 6043 Adligenswil, Switzerland info@alveosport.com www.alveosport.com

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Artifical turf Elastic layers; protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

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

Avant Sports Industrial Co.,Ltd 518108 Shenzhen, China sales@avant.com.cn www.avantseating.com

» Artificial turf » Multi-sport courts » Stands, seating

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Gotthilf Benz Turngerätefabrik GmbH+Co KG 71364 Winnenden, Germany info@benz-sport.de www.benz-sport.de

Bänfer GmbH Sportmanufaktur 34537 Bad Wildungen, Germany info@baenfer.de www.baenfer.de

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor equipment Mobile floorings; cover systems Temporary and modular constructions

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Multi-sport courts Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment Playground equipment

» Architecture and design » Landscape design

Facades and building envelopes Perimeter boards, nettings Playground equipment Security systems, fencing Sports ground equipment

» Indoor sports floorings » Outdoor sports floorings » Sports ground construction

Aquatic equipment Changing rooms and equipment Fitness equipment Ice sports equipment Ticketing, access systems sb 6/2023

» Architecture and design

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

» Landscape design

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

eccos pro gmbh 42553 Velbert, Germany info@eccos-pro.com www.eccos-pro.com

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

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

Carl Stahl ARC GmbH 73079 Süßen, Germany xtend@carlstahl-arc.com www.carlstahl-architektur.com

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» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment » Pool construction, stainless steel

Brinkmann + Deppen Architekten / Landschaftsarchitekten 48336 Sassenberg, Germany info@brinkmann-deppen.de www.brinkmann-deppen.de

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

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Aquatic equipment Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment

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

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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

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GANTNER Electronic GmbH Deutschland 44894 Bochum, Germany info-de@gantner.com www.gantner.com

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» Architecture and design » Landscape design » Feasibility studies

GEZOLAN AG 6252 Dagmersellen, Switzerland customer-service@gezolan.com www.gezolan.com

GfKK – Gesellschaft für Kältetechnik- Klimatechnik mbH 50859 Köln, Germany info@gfkk.de www.gfkk.de

Artificial turf Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

» Ice rink construction » Ice sports equipment » Sanitary, heating, air conditioning, energy recovery

Hamberger Flooring GmbH & Co. KG 83071 Stephanskirchen, Germany info@haro-sports.com www.haro-sports.com

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Indoor sports floorings Protecting surfaces Mobile floorings Cover systems

heiler GmbH & Co. KG 33649 Bielefeld, Germany info@heiler-sport.de www.heiler-sport.de

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geo3 GmbH 47551 Bedburg-Hau, Germany kontakt@geo3.de www.geo3.de

Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

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

» Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems

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

» Indoor equipment » Sports ground equipment » Testing, quality assurance

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

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction

Herculan BV 4231 DJ Meerkerk, Netherlands info@herculan.com www.herculan.com

» Indoor sports floorings » Multi-sport courts » Outdoor sports floorings

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

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Intercom Dr. Leitner 39040 Freienfeld, Italien intercom@leitner.it www.realice.info

» Ice hockey boards » Ice rink construction » Ice resurfacers

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Aquatic equipment Ice hockey boards Ice rink construction Ice resurfacers Ice sports equipment

Indoor sports floorings Multi-sport courts Sports hall construction Stadium and arena construction Temporary and modular constructions

Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

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» Testing, quality assurance

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

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

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

ISS GmbH 63263 Neu-Isenburg, Germany info@iss4u.de www.iss4u.de

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INTERGREEN AG 60433 Frankfurt, Germany info@intergreen.de www.intergreen.de

Jakob Rope Systems 3555 Trubschachen, Switzerland info@jakob.com www.jakob.com

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

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

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings

Facades and building envelopes Security systems, fencing Perimeter boards and nettings Play- and sports ground equipment

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

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Consulting Fitness centres Pools and aquatic facilities Architecture & design

Herbert Labarre GmbH & Co. KG 22337 Hamburg, Germany info@labarre-galabau.de www.labarre-galabau.de

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

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

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Labor Lehmacher | Schneider GmbH & Co. KG 49076 Osnabrück, Germany info@labor-lehmacher.de www.l-l-s.de

» Testing, quality assurance

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

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Hermann Kutter Landschaftsbau Sportplatzbau GmbH & Co. KG 87700 Memmingen, Germany info@kutter-galabau.de www.kutter-galabau.de

KRAIBURG Relastec GmbH & Co. KG 29410 Salzwedel, Germany sportec@kraiburg-relastec.com www.kraiburg-relastec.com/sportec

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

LAUSIN Y VICENTE S.L. 50420 Cadrete, Spain export@lausinyvicente.com www.lausinyvicente.com

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M3 Architectes 2737 Luxembourg, Luxembourg mail@m3archi.lu www.m3archi.lu

maier landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften 51107 Köln, Germany info@maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de www.maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de

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

NUSSLI Group 8536 Hüttwilen, Switzerland information@nussli.com www.nussli.com

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MYRTHA POOLS A&T Europe SPA 46043 Castiglione d/Stiviere (MN), Italy info@myrthapools.com www.myrthapools.com

Melos GmbH 49324 Melle, Germany info@melos-gmbh.com www.melos-gmbh.com

McArena GmbH 71522 Backnang, Germany info@mcarena.de www.mcarena.de

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

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Sika Nederland B.V. (Pulastic sports flooring) 7400 AK Deventer, Netherlands export@nl.sika.com www.pulastic.com

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

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REGUPOL Germany GmbH & Co. KG 57319 Bad Berleburg, Germany info@regupol.de www.regupol.com

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Signgrass® NIK-Tufting BV 5571 TJ Bergeijk, Netherlands info@signgrass.com www.signgrass.com

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

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STARGUM Stankiewicz Sp.j.

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RICHTER Sportstättenkonzepte GmbH 07629 Hermsdorf, Germany info@sportstaettenkonzepte.de www.sportstaettenkonzepte.de

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Robbins Sports Surfaces OH 45226 Cincinnati, USA info@robbinsfloor.com www.robbinsfloor.com

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Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH 83301 Traunreut, Germany info@siteco.de www.siteco.de

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

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STOCKMEIER URETHANES GmbH & Co.KG 32657 Lemgo, Germany urethanes.ger@stockmeier.com www.stockmeier-urethanes.de

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Spieth Gymnastics GmbH 73776 Altbach, Germany info@spieth-gymnastics.com www.spieth-gymnastics.com

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Tatamsport 50014 Zaragoza, Spain tatamsport@toldosserrano.com www.tatamsport.com

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Trenomat GmbH & Co. KG 42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@trenomat.de www.trenomat.de

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Troldtekt A/S 8310 Tranbjerg J., Denmark info@troldtekt.com www.troldtekt.com

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Universal Sport Sportgeräteherstellungs- und Vertriebs GmbH 71101 Schönaich, Germany info@universal-sport.com www.universal-sport.com

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Ice sports equipment Indoor equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems Perimeter boards, nettings Sports ground equipment

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

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TURNBAR by Eiden & Wagner 54634 Bitburg, Germany info@turnbar.net www.turnbar.net

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Hans-Joachim Weitzel GmbH & Co. KG 25436 Tornesch, Germany schult@hjweitzel.de www.hjweitzel.de

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

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Outdoor equipment Multi-sport courts Stadium and arena equipment Sports ground construction Sports ground equipment

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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

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

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Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Multi-sport courts Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment

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