Check out the sneak peak of the design for the new Coleman Oval Skatepark to be located under the Manhattan Bridge in NYC! The park is getting a complete concrete makeover in the near future thanks to California Skateparks, Architecture for Humanity, and Steve Rodriguez of New York City.
Working with a local contractor, California Skateparks has finished their first of numerous skateparks in Israel. This 7,000 square foot park is located in Arad, a city about twenty minutes west of the Dead Sea. The park consists of a centrally located bowl along with a perimeter street area of banks, steps, hubbas, and rails. The local skaters are extremely excited about the new skatepark and are looking forward to the next two phases of skatepark additions in the upcoming years. Look for more skateparks in Israel from CA Skateparks coming in the spring of 2012.
The DC Embassy in Barcelona, Spain was designed and built by CA Skateparks and CA Rampworks in August of this year. This 11,500 sq. ft warehouse is slowly becoming a landmark spot for skateboard crews as they pass through Spain and other European Cities. The video below from the DC Embassy gives you a glimpse inside the skatepark design and construction process.
Welcome to Chaz Ortiz’s Private Warehouse
Chaz Ortiz joins the ranks of Paul Rodriguez, Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Brandon Biebel and Marc Johnson with the completion of his private warehouse. His 4,000 sq ft warehouse was built in his hometown of Chicago, IL for him to have a place to skate and train during the bitter cold Midwest winters.
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The new skatepark about to be completed in Arad, Israel is progressing as planned. CA Skateparks is finishing up the skatepark construction on the bowl today along with pouring all the street features in this 7,000 square foot street plaza designed by Wormhout. Check back for completion photos!
California Skateparks recently completed another addition to the growing Skate Spot network in Los Angeles. Located at Jackie Tatum Park in Los Angles California at 1535 West 62nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90047, the skate plaza is a welcome addition to the network of spots in L.A. To meet the requirements of the grant that funded the project, a 10,000 square foot plaza was integrated into the small plot of land that was available at the park. The unique design incorporates a diverse combination of materials, colors and paving patterns punctuated with artistic elements, aesthetic detailing and landscaping. The design was constructed using new methodologies and techniques and integrated into an existing park master. One of the greatest aspects of the project was the revitalization of Jackie Tatum Park. The development of the skate spot resulted in another run down City Park being upgraded and improved while enhancing the neighborhood and the quality of life for the residents in the surrounding community.
Design Inspiration for the Plaza
To create the setting for the plaza, CA Skateparks Designer Colby Carter gathered inspiration from plazas and architecture found in southern California during the Spanish Colonial Revival time period which took place in the early 20th century.
The design responds to the powerful geometry and line work reminiscent of architecture from the 1920’s-30’s. The rectangular space is a reminder of the shapes and patterns that were seen in southern California during that era. The plaza was influenced by this architecture and themed around some of the detailing that was so prominent. The style is marked by the prodigious use of smooth plaster walls, flat roofs or decks, and cast concrete ornaments. Other characteristics include small raised porches and semi-circular arcades and decorative iron trim.
The paving pattern and color pallet consisting of San Diego buff, natural grey, charcoal grey and black gives the design a Spanish Colonial flavor but with a unique modern feel. It incorporates essential street skating elements including planters, a hubba, rails, stairs, a flip bank w/ curb, planter gaps and a cantilevered quarter pipe with arched door way.
Watch Ronnie Creager checking out the spot for the first time:
