A Unique Sanctuary for the Wild and Free Ideas of Nature
The conflict of wilderness and natural spaces are unique to Boise, where a short drive can take you into the thick of untouched wilderness. Rhodes Skate Park sits in an area that makes it difficult to remember serene nature-scapes. Roads wrap around this small park and at first notice, that sounds uncomfortable and constricting. Yet, Rhodes Skate Park becomes a unique sanctuary for the wild and free ideas of nature. The soaring essence of a kick-flip, the cat-like pounce of a turn vault, skateboarding, parkour and other urban sports remind us we are still wild.
Our intent was to create designs and build artwork that gives the visitor a sense of place, blurring the lines between urban and the wild aspects of nature. Reminding us of the importance of entertaining our more natural selves while being encapsulated in our urban environment.
Landmark Letters
Donor Wall
Rupturing from the ground as if forced from a subterranean rift. The natural vaulting of this donor wall elevates its members to a higher plane. These rigid peaks showcase wooden skateboard fragments with the donor names inscribed. We collaborated with
Finch Tower & Interpretive Sign
Trademark collaborated with local artist Stephanie Inman to provide creative consultation, design engineering, fabrication and installation services for other elements inside the park including: interpretive panels with a custom stanchion and totem style art signage soaring over 20ft tall.