Projects / 4/30/2024

Skate Park

A new, modern skate park in the capital of Armenia, a new destination for international tourism

Yerevan

In Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, there is a new state-of-the-art skate park, enhancing its draw as a global tourist destination. Officially opened in November 2022, the park is noted for its high-performance, durable surfaces and is located near key cultural landmarks.

Yerevan: A multifaceted jewel of culture, nature, and history

Be it for its enchanting views that form a backdrop to the city, with the Ararat and Ara mountains on one side and the River Hrazdan to the south, its museums (the National Gallery of Armenia, the Erebuni Museum of Archaeology, The Museum of Armenian History and the Genocide Museum), the legacy of its past (the Erebuni military fortress, the Cathedral of Saint Gregory the Illuminator or the Church of John the Baptist), or its multicultural population, the saying goes that anyone who visits Yerevan will always try to return.

The city was recently transformed into a new destination for international tourism and an increasing number of visitors are enjoying its multicultural atmosphere and the cultural offer of its theatres, as well as its beautiful piazzas (such as the Republic Square where, in the evening, visitors can enjoy the extraordinary spectacle of the Musical Fountains) and its numerous city parks.

One of these parks is the brand-new Skate Park, inaugurated with an official ceremony and a grand gala concert featuring famous Armenian stars on 15 November, 2022.

The surfaces of the skate park were coated MAPECOAT TNS URBAN, a multi-layered system made from acrylic resin.

High-performance and resistant surfaces

Located near the cathedral of Saint Gregory the Illuminator and extending over an area of more than 5,000 m², the Yerevan Skate Park is the first modern skate park in Armenia. There is also a large amphitheatre open to both residents of the city and tourists where they can admire the spectacular moves performed by the skaters, as well as a first aid area. The park is lit up at night thanks to a series of solar panels installed in the area.

Construction work on the park had to guarantee the creation of slip-resistant surfaces which are also resistant to wear, the effect of UV rays, all weather conditions and chemical substances.

Which is why the contractor commissioned to carry out the work decided to choose MAPECOAT TNS URBAN, a multi-layered system made from acrylic resin ideal for coating cycle lanes, outdoor surfaces and urban features.

Located near the cathedral of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, the Yerevan Skate Park is the first modern skate park in Armenia. It surfaces were created with products of the MAPECOAT TNS line.

Work started with the application of MAPECOAT TNS BASE COAT, a semi-flexible, waterborne, acrylic resin-based basecoat, which is applied on indoor and outdoor asphalt and pre-treated concrete surfaces before applying finishing products from the MAPECOAT TNS range. It may be used on pre-treated existing acrylic or urethane surfaces or over rough substrates to compensate for an uneven substrate before applying additional MAPECOAT TNS products. Thanks to its specific filling and smoothing properties, the product allows to to remove small irregularities and obtain even surfaces. The next step was to apply MAPECOAT TNS URBAN, a coloured, acrylic resin-based coating product in water dispersion with selected fillers, used to coat and protect cementitious and bituminous surfaces against deterioration and the aggressive action of atmospheric conditions such as moisture, carbon dioxide and exposure to UV rays. This product forms a highly slip-resistant surface finish which is also resistant to abrasion and guarantees a long service life for surfaces, a very important requirement of the owner.

To complete the cycle the surfaces were then treated with MAPECOAT TNS PROTECTION, a transparent finish ensuring excellent resistance to wear and long-lasting durability, even in the case of surfaces frequently used or exposed to various weather conditions (smog, sunlight).

Thanks to this complete system, visitors and residents of Yerevan can now enjoy a skate park to rival the most modern ones around the world.