skate landscape rejuvenates NIKE european headquarters in the netherlands

merging traditional and skateboard architecture 

to rejuvenate the NIKE european headquarters in the netherlands, rich holland has designed a skate landscape that connects all offices and sports facilities of the campus together. the project combines traditional and skateboard architecture, to form an original, inviting public space. the skate area is freely accessible daily, while there’s also on-site skate school training for anyone interested.

skate landscape overview

all images by marcel veldman, unless stated otherwise

a stimulating hybrid skate spot

rich holland (find more here) has designed this hybrid landscape as a public space that incorporates various skateable elements. this makes it feel more like a newly discovered skate spot, rather than a traditional skatepark. all elements are based on shapes and objects that have shaped skateboarding over the past decades, with the aalto wave serving as the centerpiece.

the area is characterized by its authentic and inviting appearance, formed to stimulate skateboarders’ creativity. this new space is essentially built to welcome all audiences and a forward-thinking approach to public spaces, which hopefully will lead to many more similar projects.

skate landscape kidney blob detail

skate landscape planter viking block detail

skate landscape aalto, frontside ollie

skate landscape overview

image by nineyards

skate landscape overview with ‘the bounce’ sculpture by ruben sanchez

image by nineyards

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skate landscape aalto, backnoseblunt

skate landscape aalto, frontside ollie

skate landscape aalto, nollie backside flip

skate landscape aalto, frontside ollie into bank

project info:

name: NIKE EHQ home court skate landscape

design/creative direction: rich holland
engineering help: bedir bekar

contractor: de enk 

landscape design: bureau B + B 

engineer: BK ingenieurs

‘the bounce’ sculptor: ruben sanchez

special thanks to: wouter bakker, eelco de koning, NIKE SB team

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom