Our Team

  • Daryl Nobbs

    Daryl Nobbs

    A founding member of Betongpark in Norway, Daryl now acts as lead designer and builder in the company as well as heading up the London office and UK construction projects. With more than 10 years experience at the highest level, Daryl is recognised as a leading figure in skatepark design and construction in Europe.

    As a formerly sponsored level skateboarder he has travelled the world both skating and working with the construction of skateparks, gaining coverage in various international publications. Amongst others he is a proud member of the group of volunteers who built India’s first free to use skatepark in Bangalore. The well documented project kickstarted a revolution of volunteer led programmes, bringing skateboarding to communities across the globe.

    Daryl’s unique skillset of on-site and behind-the-pencil experience make him thoroughly equipped to successfully deliver any project down to the last detail. He works passionately to realise creative spaces for skateboarding and rolling activities.

    Favourite trick: Stalefish

  • Dom Alden

    Dom Alden

    Dom is a trained landscape architect and lifelong skateboarder. He acts as one of the main designers, visualisers and planners. He uses his specialised skill set and many years on board to ensure the seamless assimilation of skateparks into the landscape, as well as the beautiful presentation of designs to all clients.

    His keen eye for detail and depth of skatepark knowledge allows for the creation of thoughtful, innovative and beautiful design conception.

    Favourite trick: Tailblock

  • Sam Elstub

    Sam Elstub

    Sam is a chartered landscape architect with professional experience of over 9 years. He is a lifelong skateboarder and his versatile skill set has allowed him to gather a wide variety of project experiences.

    His experience in landscape architecture has spanned across infrastructure, residential, civic and policy sectors.

    Sam now draws upon his background in landscape architecture to coherently design and integrate skate and landscape topographies at Betongpark.

    Favourite trick: Front rock

  • Stuart Maclure

    Stuart Maclure

    Stuart is Development Manager at Betongpark and has over 7 years ́ experience managing high profile construction projects including the restoration of the oldest UK skateboarding street spot at Southbank Centre.

    His diverse skill set covers planning and contract law, as well and managing new business and supporting the site team.

    Stuart is a a lifelong skateboarder, passionate campaigner and activist. Dedicated to promoting and celebrating skateboard culture, he manages the Long Live Southbank campaign and is cofounder of international conference Pushing Boarders.

    Before joining Betongpark, Stuart gained professional experience working as a strategic consultant to private and public sector bodies including the Mayor of London´s office, London Legacy Development Committee, the Mayor of West Midlands and the Mayor of San Francisco.

    Favourite trick: Front slash

  • Ben Rutherford

    Ben is a skatepark designer at Betongpark, who draws from his extensive experience in production of detailed construction packages and fabrication work. His sharp eye for detail helps to seamlessly bridge the gap between the design and construction stages of our skateparks.

    Expertise in 3D modelling software enables Ben to contribute visual design material into all stages of our work from concept design, planning, tender and construction stages.

    Favourite trick: Kickflip