Skatepark - Tripoli (Libya)

The 3D model, Tripoli Skatepark - A quick check of the community shaped design, early comparisons OR just a staged photo. (Tripoli Skatepark)
The 3D model, Tripoli Skatepark
A quick check of the community shaped design, early comparisons OR just a staged photo. (Tripoli Skatepark)
Loading up (or down), Tripoli Skatepark - Sand, bad dirt and then eventually some good dirt. Dropped of in random piles that in time will slowly resemble...
Loading up (or down), Tripoli Skatepark
Sand, bad dirt and then eventually some good dirt. Dropped of in random piles that in time will slowly resemble a skatepark. (Tripoli Skatepark)
Earthworks (and a very average compactor), Tripoli Skatepark - Place dirt, compact, place, compact etc... Ideally compacted with a compactor that works...
Earthworks (and a very average compactor), Tripoli Skatepark
Place dirt, compact, place, compact etc... Ideally compacted with a compactor that works and not this one! (Tripoli Skatepark)
Earthworks, Tripoli Skatepark - With the park set out its now all about getting our levels with ndividual piles of dirt that if using your imagination...
Earthworks, Tripoli Skatepark
With the park set out its now all about getting our levels with ndividual piles of dirt that if using your imagination are now slowly resembling a skatepark! (Tripoli Skatepark)
Formwork, Tripoli Skatepark - Dirt piles done and now locked in with formwork and steel. More necessary, less refined carpentry work. Still it does make...
Formwork, Tripoli Skatepark
Dirt piles done and now locked in with formwork and steel. More necessary, less refined carpentry work. Still it does make you feel like progress is getting being made. (Tripoli Skatepark)
Plans (very professional!), Tripoli Skatepark - Plans on site to check over the heights/dimensions/angles etc... of prepared elements OR another staged...
Plans (very professional!), Tripoli Skatepark
Plans on site to check over the heights/dimensions/angles etc... of prepared elements OR another staged photo! (Tripoli Skatepark)
Concrete calculations (fingers crossed), Tripoli Skatepark - Random numbers and calculations = Doing the math on the following day concrete order. Fortunately...
Concrete calculations (fingers crossed), Tripoli Skatepark
Random numbers and calculations = Doing the math on the following day concrete order. Fortunately concrete is pretty cheap but the ego prevails. (Tripoli Skatepark)
First pour, Tripoli Skatepark - First pour, a small one to test the concrete before any major commitments. All was ok so we kept going and going with over...
First pour, Tripoli Skatepark
First pour, a small one to test the concrete before any major commitments. All was ok so we kept going and going with over 130m3 in total. (Tripoli Skatepark)
The Squad, Tripoli Skatepark - The team of international volunteers became fleeting tourists when time allowed. Good people. (Tripoli Skatepark)
The Squad, Tripoli Skatepark
The team of international volunteers became fleeting tourists when time allowed. Good people. (Tripoli Skatepark)
No 1 concrete truck driver in Libya, Tripoli Skatepark - Our first and preferred concrete truck driver. Legend with a subtle smile. (Tripoli Skatepark)
No 1 concrete truck driver in Libya, Tripoli Skatepark
Our first and preferred concrete truck driver. Legend with a subtle smile. (Tripoli Skatepark)
Our preferred concrete driver, Tripoli Skatepark - Never shy to get his hands dirty whilst undertaking dance tutorials on the concrete chute! Hoping I...
Our preferred concrete driver, Tripoli Skatepark
Never shy to get his hands dirty whilst undertaking dance tutorials on the concrete chute! Hoping I can balance half as good at his age. (Tripoli Skatepark)
All hands on deck (concrete), Tripoli Skatepark - Dry concrete means all hands on deck with our 3 shovels to get it out of the truck. Pouring the slappy...
All hands on deck (concrete), Tripoli Skatepark
Dry concrete means all hands on deck with our 3 shovels to get it out of the truck. Pouring the slappy kerb and adjoining transition. First truck of the day, most likely not the last. PS Don't stand on the formwork! (Tripoli Skatepark)
Pumping away, Tripoli Skatepark - Boom pump means flats which means the park is nearly finished but the long days continue. Towards the end pouring in...
Pumping away, Tripoli Skatepark
Boom pump means flats which means the park is nearly finished but the long days continue. Towards the end pouring in the afternoon to avoid the fast curing heat meant early morning finishes with a touch of delirium... (Tripoli Skatepark)
Future squad, Tripoli Skatepark - Locals overseeing their future space. Fortunate to have plenty of help from local skaters and the general community....
Future squad, Tripoli Skatepark
Locals overseeing their future space. Fortunate to have plenty of help from local skaters and the general community. (Tripoli Skatepark)
Future president (of squad), Tripoli Skatepark - From no skatepark to soon to be rippers. The progression is going to be inevitable. (Tripoli Skatepark)
Future president (of squad), Tripoli Skatepark
From no skatepark to soon to be rippers. The progression is going to be inevitable. (Tripoli Skatepark)
Pre-opening, Tripoli Skatepark - Quick quality control by the workers i.e. volunteers and locals (Tripoli Skatepark)
Pre-opening, Tripoli Skatepark
Quick quality control by the workers i.e. volunteers and locals (Tripoli Skatepark)
Pre-opening Tripoli Skatepark, Tripoli Skatepark - Attempts at making an official opening (Tripoli Skatepark)
Pre-opening Tripoli Skatepark, Tripoli Skatepark
Attempts at making an official opening (Tripoli Skatepark)
Pre-opening Tripoli Skatepark, Tripoli Skatepark - Nearly there, trying to clear the park for the local music act and then the opening... (Tripoli Skatepark)
Pre-opening Tripoli Skatepark, Tripoli Skatepark
Nearly there, trying to clear the park for the local music act and then the opening... (Tripoli Skatepark)