About us
A consultation, design and construction company, specialising in the construction of concrete skateparks and their associated spaces.
Our design and build team collaborate on every project and are behind some of the most critically acclaimed skateparks in use today. Formed in 2013, CANVAS set out to provide services for our clients to realise their vision. We specialise in the consultation, design and construction of concrete skateparks and public spaces. What do we mean by public spaces? This falls into two categories:
1. We are excited by being able to assist in turning an unused space into an area that attracts varied users via interesting, space-planed forms for use. These public spaces are not considered exclusively as a skatepark but designed to be inclusive for varied visitors and passers-by.
2. We see skateparks as a space, specifically for skating/riding. However, we also encourage the ethos that a public skatepark is a facility within a greater area and that facility requires thought beyond the skatepark itself, considering the surrounding area, network of other facilities and convenience for passive users.
CANVAS has detailed experience with skatepark projects at varied stages of development. From requiring funding and planning prior to design development, through to funded large scale projects requiring consultation, design and construction.
With a professionally qualified team of skaters, BMXers and industry professionals, we are able to navigate all the challenges and opportunities of skatepark development. As a result, we have proudly produced some of the UK’s best wheeled sports facilities, whilst pushing design and build development.
Skatepark Designers
Professional skatepark designers, designing sprayed concrete skateparks and public spaces within the UK and beyond.
CANVAS' design team is made up of professionally qualified concrete skatepark designers with many years’ experience both in skatepark design and use. CANVAS’ design philosophy sees skatepark design as varied, bespoke, traditional and continually developing. As a result, our design team specialise in all styles of skatepark, including plaza, bowl, and hybrid skateparks. Our expertise also extends to the design of skateable public spaces. These projects require careful consideration and innovative thinking in order to integrate skateboarding among other urban activities.
Community consultation is embedded in the CANVAS design process. When developing our designs, we seek to consult the user group to the fullest extent. Our consultation events provide an opportunity to hear the ideas of the user group. Back in the office, these ideas are translated into bespoke designs informed by best practice. The result is a skatepark that everyone is stoked on.
Skatepark builders
Professional skatepark builders, constructing concrete skateparks and public spaces within the UK and beyond.
Our construction teams are professionally qualified builders, with many years of specialist concrete skatepark construction experience. Following The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, our projects are appropriately planned and monitored for assured delivery.
Working closely with our design team throughout, our skatepark construction team are able to carry out the construction phase efficiently and within a projected budget and programme.
As a leading UK based concrete skatepark company, CANVAS have developed a client-base and reputation through our assured quality, led by our: experience; project processes, communication and close working between our designers, builders and client.
CANVAS’ skatepark design and build methods are industry-leading through our qualified roots in design and construction, coupled with our skating and BMXing experience. The output of this
Meet the Team
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John Flood
Design Director
Co-founder and lead designer, John, is responsible for the design stage of your project.
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Todd Smith
Construction Director
Co-Founder and Construction Director, Todd, project manages the construction element of CANVAS’ projects.
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Darcy Wright
Design Engineer
Darcy is responsible for detailed design, including planning and pre-construction works. Darcy liaises directly between office and site.
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Chandon Gallagher
Accounts and Communications Administrator
Speak to Chandon about your project ideas and vision. Chandon is responsible for client and project support, including research and development.
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James Threlfall MBE
Aftersales Coordinator
James is responsible for project-specific requirements, including public engagement and relations.
