Auburn University's Rural Studio, as I've mentioned before, is a wonderful confluence of contemporary architecture and vernacular design. This skate park, a thesis project for the school in 2009, is one more example of how creative they are in a local context.
The initial schematic design is a series of parallel lines with one of the lines taking a sharp 90-degree turn toward the end. This is most likely because skateboarders/bicyclers prefer termination at some point, where they can showcase their ability to hang on an edge and turn around. Also seen in the sketch above is a section of the edge which is located at the circular end near the top left.
An initial model of the park. Like the sides of a pool, the circular termination is now the focal feature of the park. A separate path is added to link back toward the beginning and the main body of the "lines" is no a series of alternating inclines, platforms and declivities. Already, the design has an edge to it, which given the clientele, is probably a good thing.
The plans are drawn in three dimensions. The park is rendered. Notice the sharp angles in the inclines. Rural Studio recognizes that the more challenges presented, the better the design. It's obvious they've talked with their customers.
Next up will be the actual construction of the project. Auburn's Rural Studio does a wonderful job of bringing students into the fold of actual design and construction.
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