Case: Design of the new urban outside sports racks
Schedule: 2012
Client:City of Helsinki Sports Department, City of Helsinki Public Works Department
Authors:Design Reform Ltd, Concrete Pallas Ltd, Näkymä Ltd
Valmistus: Lappset Group Ltd, Vihti Concrete Ltd

The Get in Form project was the City of Helsinki Sports Department and its partners World Design Capital 2012 development project.

The objectives: The project aimed to increase peoples daily physical activity and to provide low-threshold sports activities for all age population groups.

Achievement: The service concept, fitness equipment and a project identity was designed by Design Reform team. Betonipallas participated in the design of concrete parts. The landscape planning was designed by Näkymä. Lappset Group manufactured wooden and metal parts and Vihdin Concrete. was responsible for the production of concrete elements.

The project prototypes were installed around Töölö Bay in four points. The opening ceremony was celebrated in May 2012. The fitness trail makes it possible for children, adults and the elderly, a new way to enjoy the sport in the heart of Helsinki.