Worlds First 3D Printed Skatepark Opening Tomorrow in Paris
July 18 a new breed of skatepark is opening in Paris. Some of the obstacles were 3D printed and placed into this pinball themed temporary skatepark. It’s open and accessible (FREE) for all throughout the Olympics. It was built by construction company Saint-Gobain
Official Release:
Saint-Gobain Skate Game:
new playgrounds to be explored
JULY 2024
From July 17 and for the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Saint-Gobain Skate Game, a one-of-a-kind skatepark dedicated to urban board sports, will be set up on the esplanade at Paris La Défense to enable everyone to explore new playgrounds.
The Saint-Gobain Skate Game, a 400m2 skatepark in the shape of a giant pinball machine, stands out for its innovative, more sustainable, playful and inclusive character. Its 8 modules – including 2 launchers, 1 AFrame, 1 volcano, 1 double volcano and 3 benches – were entirely custom-made using 3D concrete printing at the Saint-Gobain Weber Beamix plant in Eindhoven (Netherlands). Using 3D printing reduces both raw materials use and CO2 consumption.
With this new facility, which is open to the public free of charge, Saint-Gobain, Official Supporter of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, further strengthens its commitment to offering sustainable solutions that improve urban life.
To carry out this project and make it accessible to all, Saint-Gobain collaborated with urban planning and board sports design specialists, as well as with the non-profit organization Pratikable. The facility is aimed at both seasoned athletes and those, ablebodied or disabled, who wish to discover skateboarding.
Vincent Matheron member of the French Skateboard Team and Team Saint-Gobain, selected for Paris 2024, was also called upon for his technical know-how. Luc Abalo, Team Saint-Gobain mentor, three-time Olympic Handball Champion and keen artist, has designed a giant mural to adorn the front of the skatepark.
Drawing on their expertise and creativity, the challenge was also to enhance the skatepark’s ability to blend into the public space and offer a living space that creates links between residents.
After the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Saint-Gobain Skate Game will be given as a legacy to a town in the Greater Paris region.
This project has been awarded the Grande Cause Nationale 2024 label: “Move 30 minutes every day”, which aims to promote physical activity and sport and its benefits at the heart of society.
Here’s how it came about (French)
WEDNESDAYS & WEEKENDS
Saint-Gobain Skate Game will feature a special program organized in conjunction with the associations Pratikable and
Paris Skate Culture:
- Skateboarding, wheelchair skateboarding and freestyle scooter demonstrations
- Small-group skateboarding, surf skateboarding, street skateboarding and armchair skateboarding initiations every
20 mins. - Skateboarding and best tricks competitions
- Graffiti and skateboard customization activities
The hour-by-hour schedule for these event days will be available on the Group’s website and on Saint-Gobain social media.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
From July 18 to August 11 / 10am to 8pm
Bassin Takis – Metro line 1 – Esplanade de La Défense
Free access for all
https://www.saint-gobain.com/en/group/official-supporter-paris-2024
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