Landscape & Urban Design Issue 33 2018 | Page 66

SLOUGH ICE RINK GETS A REVAMP Originally built in the 80’s, Slough Ice Arena has just undergone a major revamp and as part of this, OOBE designed the surrounding area’s landscape. Owned by Slough Borough Council and managed by Everyone Active, the ice rink has undergone a multi-million pound transformation and opened its doors to the public on 17 April 2018. The once dated building is now an impressive and contemporary structure that has a fantastic outdoor space leading to up to its doors. Mike Goodall, one of OOBE’s founders explains; “There is a big drive by Slough Borough Council to get more people active, and what better and more fun way than ice skating? 66 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018