Few months ago the new Ecological Park in the Municipality of Nikaia-Rentis has opened its gates. The most impressive part for younger citizens? The new playground of 7.20m height!
Pentagode XL.01 has been installed welcoming children of all ages to explore and develop their skills. While climbing in the Spaceball L alone is already a treat, connected via bridges to the mighty Pentagode XL, the combination unfolds the full potential of imaginative play. Pentagode XL.01 has a simultaneous capacity of 150 children!
It’s a fact that rope play is excellent for the development of motor skills, muscles development and improvement of balancing skills of the children. The transparent construction of Pentagode XL.01 facilitates socialization. Children learn to take turns and work with others, especially when navigating around the playground and sharing the same space as other children. It is great to watch families spending time all together, parents/grandparents playing with their children/grandchildren, children exploring and developing new skills, and most importantly visitors of all ages having fun!
Special Thanks to: Kipon Odos, Tsirogiannis Construction Company, International School of Piraeus
“Our new Ecological Park stands emblematic, with multiple uses for leisure, fun, and sports. Inclusivity in terms of access has been included in our project from the first moment of the study. A new green park is ready to welcome the citizens, standing as a pole of attraction for visitors from the wider region of Piraeus!”
Giorgos Ioakeimidis, Mayor of Municipality Nikaia-Rentis
Location: Ecological Park, Municipality Nikaia-Rentis
Realization: September 2023
Contractor: Georgakopoulos Athanasios Ltd
Products by: Berliner Seilfabrik
Photo Credits: Ena Kare
It has been almost two years when we have started to discuss with Santa Run Komotini organization about the implementation of a design concept that Technical Chamber of Thrace has made for Recovery and rehabilitation Center of Children with Disabilities in Komotini. The scope? Renovating an old garden into an interactive, colorful, sensory garden for the children of this Center.
The Center is providing for free accommodation, food, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, creative activities to children from all over Greece, suffering from incurable physical disabilities or severe mental retardation. The work is hard to manage and the team that constitutes the center (therapists, cook, university students, volunteers, administrative staff, outsourced doctors) is trying to overcome all obstacles. It has to be mentioned, as heartbreaking as it is, that the majority of the children are
abandoned and there is no biological member willing to pay any visit.
The project was challenging as it has been fully covered by donations; Santa Run Komotini 2021, Stivos, GevaTrans and many other individual donators have contributed to the realization. Through Calypso Chime Quatro Post, Rainbow Trio Bongos and UrbanGym StepWalk, Elite Areas has contributed to this inclusive environment, where music, color and movement heals the soul and the body.
“During a period of sad news, incidents of mass violence and children participating in gangs, it is really important to promote and embrace the value of volunteering and social solidarity. We are welcoming all schools to pay a visit in our facilities, so as to understand these values, in an effort to develop human beings becoming part of this offering chain since early years of their lives.“
Anastasia Tzabazli, Head of Social Welfare Center of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace
Location: Recovery and Rehabilitation Center of Children with Disabilities, Komotini
Realization: October 2023
Products by: Percussion Play, Denfit
Architects: Savvas Stroubas,
Lambrini Chalatzidou, Vasiliki Simitopoulou
Study Design: Technical Chamber of Thrace
Curator: Artemis Tsolaki
Palaiometocho is a village in the Nicosia District of Cyprus, about 20km southwest of the city of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. It is a village counting around 4,500 inhabitants.
As part of the renovation of the community park, the Palaiometocho Community Council proceeded in installing eight outdoor musical instruments provided by Elite Areas. A bouquet of Harmony Flowers, Sansa Rimba xylophone, Cavatina colorful xylophone, contemporary lyre through Bell Lyre, Rainbow Bongos, Soprano Diatonic Freechimes and Handpipes Aerophone.
The project was funded through the implementation of the “Grant Scheme for the Revitalization of Rural, Mountainous and Remote Areas through the Creation of Authentic Experiences to Enrich and Upgrade the Tourism Product” program of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism. This project stands as a benchmark in Cyprus; it is a pioneering project for Cypriot standards as it is the only music park in the entire island.
The residents of the community as well as the surrounding communities embraced this new project. It’s great to watch people of all ages, children, parents, seniors, playing with the instruments while filling the air with beautiful tunes. The community park has taken on a new lease of life and is buzzing with life every day. One of the future plans of the Community is hosting of an outdoor concert.
“The music park acquisition has contributed to the improvement of the quality of life of our community’s residents. This innovative music garden constitutes a place of relaxation and recreation. Both young and old can enjoy a morning or an afternoon of leisure and relaxation in the village park accompanied by music. Additionally, it is an alternative entertainment option that nurtures creativity and promotes socialization among all population groups, including children, the elderly, and people with special abilities. We are delighted by the fact that the music garden in Palaiometocho is not only a center of attraction for the residents of our community but for every visitor as well.”
Andreas Kyprianou, President of Palaiometocho Community Council
Location: Palaiometocho Village, Cyprus
Realization: October 2023
Products by: Percussion Play
Architect: Rena Kattou
Funded by: Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Cyprus
Have you ever dreamed of a magic, Montessori method, play world? The new Stella Kids Zone, located in Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort, has opened this summer, offering to its little guests many different activities.
From design concept to realization, SP architect & partners followed client’s needs for a one-of-the kind new play world and the final result impressed everyone. During the design phase, we have been contacted to supply a custom rope net in white-beige palette for the first floor, for kids of all ages.
Through Ropeland the result has been accomplished; children love to climb up the ramp and fall inside the net, bounce or lay down. The feelings of real freedom, joy and safety fulfill the users.
The most challenging part was the inclusion of digital technology aspect in a way that children could play, learn, exercise. Elite Areas has also provided a Mini Multiball interactive wall with more than 25 available games. From toddlers to teenagers, using soft balls, the children enjoy the wide variety of activities; from fun games to intense training applications for sports like tennis, soccer, handball and any other sport using balls. Next season’s plan? Use of Multiball’s projector for film projection in movie nights.
“When designing any new space within Stella Hotels Collection we aim to create an engaging environment, providing unique experiences for kids, prioritising their safety and parents’ peace of mind.”
Dimitris Tzirakis, Managing Director of Stella Hotels Collection
“The children’s reactions when they played with the Multiball for the first time were surprise, excitement, impatience, and joy! This is the meaning of a successful choice.”
Marina Tyraki, Stella Kids Zone Manager
Location: Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort, Analipsis, Crete
Realization: April 2023
Products by: Ropeland, LYMB.iO
Architects: SP architect & partners