The Ramp House in Athens, Greece is a dwelling that a skateboarder could really get stoked about. No matter what the weather outside is, the inhabitants of this house and their friends can roll right out of bed and land smack in the middle of their own private boarding park.
Designed with sloping walls which meld seamlessly into smooth wooden floors and an arched ceiling above, The Ramp House’s interior reflects a near elliptical shape. Architect Athansia Psaraki of Archivirus describes the home as a "skateable habitat" with integrated storage facilities and even a fireplace within the inclined surfaces. Gnarly, dude!
In-Home Skateboading
The Ramp House is a Boarder's Dream
Trend Themes
1. In-home Skateboarding - The trend of creating indoor skateboarding facilities in private homes offers an opportunity for architects and designers to develop innovative, skateable living spaces.
2. Skateable Habitats - Designing homes that double as skate parks provides an opportunity for architects and designers to create unique, multi-functional living spaces that appeal to extreme sports enthusiasts.
3. DIY Skateboarding - The trend of creating indoor skateboarding facilities in private homes offers an opportunity for DIY enthusiasts and skateboarders to collaborate on building their own custom ramps and obstacles.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The trend of creating indoor skateboarding facilities in private homes offers an opportunity for architects to design innovative, skateable living spaces that incorporate unique features and storage facilities.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of in-home skateboarding by incorporating skateable features into new construction and marketing them to extreme sports enthusiasts.
3. Skateboarding Equipment - The trend of creating indoor skateboarding facilities in private homes offers an opportunity for skateboarding equipment manufacturers to develop specialized gear and equipment that is optimized for use in indoor settings.