The Deutsche Schule Athen was founded in 1896. In 2021 the school could realize the first part of the renovation of its outdoor spaces, namely the sports facilities. Mrs Mirto Matala and Katerina Daskalaki were the lead architects that have transformed the old sport facilities into a unique multi-sport professional area, with the assistance of plethron Construction company.
The selection of the urban furniture needed to cover micro-waste disposal requirements was based on high-quality materials, as well as sustainability. The Spencer CP, designed by Alfredo Tasca and produced by Metalco, has met the needs.
The Spencer CP is produced by Metalco, one of the world’s leading companies in manufacturing solutions and products for urban spaces and city projects. Unique design, top-level material selection and production processes, as well as low-maintenance requirements characterize the products of Metalco. The company uses 100% sustainable, certified energy for the production, as more than 7,500 solar panels have been installed on the roofs of the production plants. Thanks to these solar panels, Metalco prevents every year the emission in the atmosphere of approcimate 850 tones of CO2, and avoids to burn approximately 340 tons of oil equivalent.
“One of the educational scopes of DSA is environmental consciousness and Metalco meets this spirit.”, Katerina Daskalaki, Myrto Matala, Architects
“Quality is obvious; top powder coating and unique finishing. Trouble-free installation.”, Georgios A. Gournaris, MechEngineer, Plethron Constructions
Location: Deutsche Schule Athen, Athens
Realization: June 2022
Product by: Metalco
Architects: Katerina Daskalaki & Myrto Matala
Construction: Plethron Construction
Κάθε μέρα από τη Λεωφόρο Δωδώνης περνούν πολλά παιδιά και γονείς, καθώς πηγαίνουν προς το σχολείο τους. Μετά τις διακοπές των Χριστουγέννων, μια έκπληξη περίμενε όλους τους περαστικούς. Πίσω από ένα δέντρο ακούστηκε μια μελωδία να συνοδεύει το βηματισμό. Ήταν μια νέα προσθήκη· ένα μουσικό πιάνο δαπέδου. Τα παιδιά χαμογελώντας πηδούσαν, έτρεχαν, χόρευαν πάνω στα μουσικά πλήκτρα, ενώ μελωδίες καθαρές, με διακριτικούς τόνους, ηχούσαν. Πολλοί ήταν οι μικροί μας φίλοι που έπαιξαν τα κάλαντα των Χριστουγέννων, αποχαιρετώντας έτσι τις γιορτές, και επιστρέφοντας στα σχολεία.
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Το Baby Floor Piano, όπως υποδηλώνει το όνομα, είναι το μικρότερο πιάνο της Percussion Play. Είναι δεδομένο πως μικροί και μεγάλοι θα λατρέψουν τα μηχανικά πλήκτρα δαπέδου. Σχεδιασμένο για απόδοση σε όλα τα περιβάλλοντα, και πλήρως προσβάσιμο σε αναπηρικά αμαξίδια, αυτό τα όργανο θα επιτρέψει στους βιρτουόζους να συνθέσουν τη δική τους μουσική, καθώς πηδούν, τρέχουν ή χορεύουν κατά μήκος στις νότες. Η κατασκευή του από υψηλής αντοχής ανοξείδωτο μέταλλο, προσφέρει αντοχή σε βανδαλισμούς.
«Το μικρό μουσικό πιάνο αποτελεί έναπραγματικά πολ΄ύ ευχάριστο διάλειμμα στην πρωινό ή απογευματινό περίπατο μικρών και μεγάλων», Δήμαρχος Καθηγητής κ. Μ. Ελισάφ
Τοποθεσία: Ιωάννινα
Εγκατάσταση: Ιανουάριος 2022
Προϊόν: Percussion Play
Σε συνεργασία με: Τετράγωνο ΑΤΕΒΕ
The Park was designed and built in 2021. Mary Pernjak Landscape Architects have transformed an empty bare landscape located in front of Luxury Villas, into a green destination in the area. It stretches out over 125 meters along the beach and connects with the continuing path and bicycle lane that leads into the City.
The concept of the park derives from the natural movement of the water. The central axis is replicating the wave pattern and leads to an organic shaped landscape unusual for common park design in the area. Mary Pernjak Landscape Architects have also used a different planting palette bringing scenes of the Cyprus landscape into a public space. Visitors can observe and explore different planting combination.
The Park’s West corner opens up into a green lawn with a playground area and offers sitting spaces to enjoy the amazing sea view and the skyline of the City of Limassol. Mary Pernjak Landscape Architects have chosen one play equipment, designed and produced by Berliner Seilfabrik GmbH & Co., to offer children unique play experiences with wide varieties of challenges. The Spaceball S allows many children engaging and playing together at the same time, creating fun moments, and developing their motor and social skills.
The success of the Park reflects in the everyday user. It has been integrated into the daily lifestyle of the community as well as of the visitors. You will find people jogging, exercising, strolling and relaxing in the park. The implementation and close collaboration of Mary Pernjak Landscape Architects with the construction company M. A. Turfland & Sons Ltd, fulfilled the development objectives. As a result, green spaces improve quality of life and have a positive impact on citizens’ wellbeing.
“This is a satisfying and proud moment, when a spark of a design idea has become reality.”, Mary Pernjak Landscape Architects
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Realization: September 2021
Product by: Berliner Seilfabrik GmbH & Co.
Landscape Architect: Mary Pernjak Landscape Architects
Landscape Construction: M. A. Turfland & Sons Ltd.
In Collaboration with: Tsirogiannis Construction Company
Written by Berliner Seilfabrik Team
Lying on the beautiful California coast, Huntington Beach started the new year off with the grand opening of a spectacular new playground at Central Park West. In association with the city of Huntington Beach and local Berliner distributer Dave Bang Associates Inc., Berliner created a signature play scape that is truly unique. The breath-taking combination of a huge DNA Tower, a tall Trii treehouse, a challenging PentaBoo, a fast zip line, multiple net tunnels, a Wasp’s Net to relax in and many more other play components has already become a hit for many kids in Huntington Beach!
The overall aesthetic and colour scheme of this project is very captivating. From the Grey Aluminium posts to the bamboo slats on the Trii, Boo and slide along with the Traffic Blue balls and clamps to that bright Lime rope, it has an earthy sense of warmth to it with a hint of industry.
Another great feature on this project is that all the structures are connected so that the whole design of this project flows seamlessly together. It also allows users to start playing at any point in the park and move through it at their own pace.
This is a project reference of Berliner Seilfabrik, Huntington Beach, California. If you would like to create a relevant custom-made solution in Greece or Cyprus, please do not hesitate to contact with us at info@eliteareas.gr
