# Converted Factory Skateparks EFFEKT Turned a Former Windmill Factory Into a Youth Activity Center By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-activity-center References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/20/streetmekka-viborg-build-effekt-skatepark-converted-factory/) & [effekt.dk](https://www.effekt.dk/game2) Danish studio [EFFEKT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simac) transformed an old windmill factory into a vibrant new youth activity center that now serves as a place for self-organized sports, creativity and socialization. While the [large-scale skating bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop) is one of the most distinctive parts of the design—especially as skaters can be seen through a translucent skin from the exterior—the multipurpose hub also includes a wide range of areas to bring youth together. The light, welcoming and open-concept new space is now a home for everything from [basketball courts and music production spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22re) to workshops and animation studios, with many of the former building's components creatively reused. As EFFEKT's Mikkel Bøgh explains, this project now has appeal to "the youth not fitting into or not drawn by traditional organised sports organisations." Image Credit: [Rasmus Hjortshøj](https://coastarc.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Converted Factory Spaces:** Opportunity to repurpose old industrial buildings into vibrant centers for youth activities and creative spaces. - **Self-organized Sports:** Growing trend of youth engaging in unstructured sports activities that promote individual expression and free play. - **Creative Reuse:** Increasing interest in creatively repurposing existing materials and components in architecture and design projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Youth Activity Centers:** Opportunity to develop innovative spaces that cater to the needs and interests of youth, providing a wide variety of activities and resources. - **Skatepark Industry:** Growing demand for unique and visually appealing skatepark designs that offer a range of experiences for skaters of all levels. - **Creative Arts Education:** Opportunity to incorporate art, music, and animation studios into youth centers, fostering creativity and providing platforms for self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Social Sports Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballers-sports-venue.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [Repurposed Factory Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom.md) - [Rink-Turned Creative Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorado-college-honnen-arts-hub.md) - [Exposed Concrete Framed Academies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simac.md) - [Eye-Catching Basketball Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-park.md) - [Converted Grain Silo Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albina-riverside.md) - [Reimagined Riverside Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-m-west-bund-dream-center.md)