Accessible design

The new aquatic facilities in Sir George Étienne Cartier Park replace a 1960s pool complex at the heart of a century old urban square. The project introduces a bathers’ pavilion and a family of outdoor basins that renew the experience of swimming while fitting sensitively into the existing canopy of trees and the surrounding residential fabric. Charles Lanteigne Charles Lanteigne The pavilion is drawn as a low wave between the trees and the water. The alternation of glazed and more opaque façades, together with the broad entrance canopy, creates a clear transition between the public realm and the pool without overpowering the park. Open areas frame views toward the basins and the landscape, while enclosed port... More

Travel Portland’s new Visitor Center extends a bold, cheerful “Welcome to Portland!” to visitors and locals alike, offering free resources and curated recommendations in a one-of-a-kind space. Following 2020’s pandemic and civil unrest, as travel dropped and local businesses struggled, it was clear Portland needed a cheerful advocate to share affirming, welcoming new narratives about the city. Envisioned as a catalyst to revitalize downtown and transform the city’s reputation, the Visitor Center is vibrant community hub that celebrates the best Portland has to offer. David Papazian Photography David Papazian Photography The design of the Visitor Center captures the spirit of Travel Portland’s m... More

Located in Silt, Colorado within the Mesa View Estates Subdivision, is Mesa View Estates Park. This hidden gem previously featured a compacted pea gravel base beneath it's medium-sized play structure. Newly outfitted with over 2,500 sq. ft. of duraSAFE® Rubber playground tiles, Mesa park is now set for years with a maintenance-free playground surface that offers unmatched durability and a best-in-industry limited lifetime warranty! sofSURFACES More

At Fresno Unified School District, whether it's in the classroom or on the playground, safety and accessibility are paramount. At Columbia Elementary School in Fresno, CA, nearly 4,000 sq. ft. of sand was recently replaced with our 3.75" premium duraSAFE® Rubber Playground Tiles. Rising labor and maintenance costs with trying to keep the sand leveled, free of debris and weeds, and within the play area, helped justify the much-needed change. Not only is duraSAFE the safest playground surfacing tile in the world, it's also backed by one of the best warranties in the industry – a warranty that even includes fall-height performance for the useable life of the tile! sofSURFACES sofSURFACES More

After several years of dealing with some of the frustrations with poured-in-place surfaces such as: shrinkage, weeds growing through the surface, high maintenance and upkeep costs, hardening and premature wear in most of the high-wear areas, it was time to investigate other surfacing options. © sofSURFACES Inc. With the safety of their students and the rising maintenance costs being their biggest concerns, Pleasant Hill Elementary School landed on our duraSAFE® Plus Series Rubber Playground Tiles. © sofSURFACES Inc. One of the benefits that most attracted them to this type of a system in addition to the long-term cost savings is that duraSAFE offers a best-in-industry limited lifetime warranty on the tile – w... More

Just 45 miles from Denver and 17 miles from Boulder, sits Nederland Elementary School – uniquely nestled into the Colorado mountain-side some 8,000 feet above sea level. Located on Sundown Trail, this school is surrounded by vast National Forests offering majestic views of peaks over 10,000 feet high. This is perhaps one of the most exclusive locations you might find for an elementary school! This unique and sprawling building footprint offers the children of Nederland four fully accessible play areas – all at different elevations. The bold use of vibrant colors are accentuated with the breathtaking views of Boulder Valley. In total, these massive play areas feature over 13,000 square feet of duraSAFE® Rubber Playground Til... More

Another beauty in Oakland, CA! Welcome to Montclair Park! This park is nestled in a mature treed area and features two separate play surfaces with nearly 7,000 sq. ft. of duraSAFE® Rubber Playground Tiles. Installed over granular with a curved stone and concrete perimeter, this one is worth seeing! © sofSURFACES Inc. © sofSURFACES Inc. © sofSURFACES Inc. © sofSURFACES Inc. More

Featuring a number of unique play devices, this park removes barriers to all who want to play! Many of the play areas include structures that can be enjoyed by not only children with differing abilities and those with assistive devices, but also by family and friends that are with them to provide care. Some of the park's special features include an in ground trampoline and an inclusive spinner that users can wheel or walk onto. Adaptive swings for individuals and groups are also available for children of all ages and abilities. Perhaps the best feature of all though, are the accessibile routes that lead to all of the play areas. Gabriel Park is now the perfect place for children to make friends and explore their abilities while playing sa... More