zuk club paints lugano skatepark as a working sundial

zuk club paints lugano skatepark as a working sundial
all images courtesy of zuk club

a 1000 square meter pool renovated as a skate park in lugano, switzerland has been painted with vibrant colors and complex patterns by moscow-based art group zuk club. a spectrum of hues is tagged onto the interior of the bowl, canvassing the skate surface in geometric and gradient designs. drawn onto one end of the pool, a rainbow of colors is layered onto the concrete — the specific arrangement and its relationship to the environment around it incorporates a functioning sundial into the configuration.

colorful hues painted according to the position of the earth act as a sundial

black and white lines curve around the undulating waves that swoop around the space, while a sunflower-like design fits into one of the pool’s deep gaps. skaters can enjoy the full spectrum of red-colored tones as they glide around one of the bends, as a gradient fades from crimson to pink.

the time of day is indicated by the patch of color

the entire skatepark is painted vibrant colors and is complete with geometric patterns

a view of the skatepark reveals the multi-layered compositions inherent in the design

skaters glide down a hand-painted mural

black and white geometries intersect with colorful gradients

from above

digital drawing on the design