Journal Articles
The journal articles below present a range of different pieces we have written on. They cover topics including table tennis, placemaking, health and practical advice. If you like what you read, please consider subscribing to our newsletter.
MEDIA RELEASE: Announcing the HEROair
Engineered for the great outdoors - from parks and rooftop gardens to schoolyards and sporting grounds, the HEROair is a design-led outdoor table tennis table, fully weatherproof and fabricated for the long game. Read more...
Engineered for the great outdoors - from parks and rooftop gardens to schoolyards and sporting grounds, the HEROair is a design-led outdoor table tennis table, fully weatherproof and fabricated for the long game. Read more...
How To Manage Bats And Balls at Public Table Tennis Table
How do we encourage spontaneous play and manage racquets and balls?” – a frequently asked question we receive from councils, landscape architects and community members alike. Read more...
How do we encourage spontaneous play and manage racquets and balls?” – a frequently asked question we receive from councils, landscape architects and community members alike. Read more...
POPP Artist Profile: Minna Leunig
Nestled away in Kelly Park, some 30 kms wouth-west of Melbourne, sits one of our favourite HERO tables of late. Commissioned by Wyndham City Council and situated just outside the Kelly Park Community Centre in Werribee, the most conspicuous aspect of this particular HERO is of course the artwork that adorns its surface. Read more...
Planning for a POPP Outdoor Table Tennis Table? Here's What To Consider...
Planning for an outdoor ping pong table should pose a few questions...So just how much space is required? What is the best surface for them to placed on? Can we use an existing space? Do we need to anchor them to the ground? The good thing is, these are great questions to be asking and they will ensure you choose a location that will allow for maximum playability and engagement. While each location is inherently different, there are some universal truths that apply to planning for a POPP table. Read more...
Case Study: Melbourne Level Crossing Removal Project
Between 2015 and 2018 Melbourne's rail system got an overhaul, promising safer crossings and new public spaces with the elevation of current railway lines, as well as rejuvenation of exisiting train stations and public hubs located adjacent to the railway. An intimate collaboration between ASPECT Studios and COX Architecture endeavoured to set a new benchmark for elevated rail in Australia. Read more...
How To Care For An Outdoor Table Tennis Table
The Clean and Polish: A simple guide to keeping your POPP table in top condition. Read more...
The Clean and Polish: A simple guide to keeping your POPP table in top condition. Read more...
Case Study: Lisa Bellear House at the University of Melbourne, Australia
A leading example of contemporary inner-city student housing, Lisa Bellear House boasts extensive indoor and outdoor communal areas, dedicated study spaces, a music rehearsal studio, games room, gymnasium, basketball court, POPP ICON table and more. Read more...
A leading example of contemporary inner-city student housing, Lisa Bellear House boasts extensive indoor and outdoor communal areas, dedicated study spaces, a music rehearsal studio, games room, gymnasium, basketball court, POPP ICON table and more. Read more...
Case Study: Pioneer Park, Washington, USA
With over 100 placements across the United States, our ICON table is proving to be a winner among American communities just as much as it is here in Australia! Read more...
With over 100 placements across the United States, our ICON table is proving to be a winner among American communities just as much as it is here in Australia! Read more...
Case Study: Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview
Saint Ignatius’ College in Riverview, north of Sydney, installed three POPP ICON tables - with a fourth on the way. Recently, we asked them a few questions about the tables and how they are being enjoyed by students. Their response? A wealth of insight on how the tables have been used to engage students and encourage more casual physical activity. Read more...
Saint Ignatius’ College in Riverview, north of Sydney, installed three POPP ICON tables - with a fourth on the way. Recently, we asked them a few questions about the tables and how they are being enjoyed by students. Their response? A wealth of insight on how the tables have been used to engage students and encourage more casual physical activity. Read more...
Case Study: Curtin University Exchange Precinct, WA
Congratulations to REALMstudios whose master plan for the Curtin Exchange Innovation Precinct was recently recognised in 2022 AILA Landscape Architecture Awards - taking home the Health and Education category for WA. Read more...
Congratulations to REALMstudios whose master plan for the Curtin Exchange Innovation Precinct was recently recognised in 2022 AILA Landscape Architecture Awards - taking home the Health and Education category for WA. Read more...
Table Tennis Brain Breaks For Cognitive Wellbeing
Giving kids (and adults) a break from actively engaging in thinking is essential for that thinking to continue in an effective way throughout the day. Read more...
Giving kids (and adults) a break from actively engaging in thinking is essential for that thinking to continue in an effective way throughout the day. Read more...