‘StreetDeck’ Parklets & Streateries
What is StreetDeck?
Archatrak ‘StreetDeck’ is a complete, ready-to-assemble, modular system for building Parklets and contained street seating for outdoor dining – typically situated on the roadside of urban shopping strips replacing one or two parking spots.
StreetDeck was conceived as the means to overcome the shortcomings of most custom designed Parklets or modular decks; to be more affordable, easily assembled on site, modular, extendable and customizable.
What Makes the StreetDeck unique?
StreetDeck was specifically designed as complete kit of parts which could be easily delivered, quickly assembled and later disassembled and stored as required, in any location – pavements, roadway parking spaces, outside retail establishments, trade events, etc., without needing any on site fabrication, extra components or skilled labor. Each kit includes all components needed for assembling fully self-contained platforms or Parklets, avoiding expensive design, fabrication and installation costs.
What’s included in a StreetDeck kit?
The complete prefabricated deck kit includes pre-cut, bolt-together, powder-coated, galvanized steel perimeter sections, steel planters, railings, porcelain pavers or Ipe wood tiles for the deck surface, adjustable height plastic pedestals to support the perimeter and pavers, access ramps and all necessary brackets and hardware to assemble the structure.
What sizes are available?
For Parklets that replace car parking spaces on urban streets, we have ready-to-go kits to suit 1 car space (12′ x 6′) and 2 car spaces (32′ x 6′). But due to the modular design, StreetDeck can be extended to whatever length or width you like, in increments of 24″, subject to site conditions. The longest parklet we have supplied so far was nearly 80′ long! Simply call us to discuss your specific requirements.
Where else can StreetDeck be used?
You can use StreetDeck modular decks anywhere a perfectly level, stable, and self-contained elevated platform is required, either temporarily or permanently – display stages, event seating platforms, special event flooring, pop-up cafes, music stages etc.
For restaurants with restricted dining space indoors, StreetDeck can be used to create a dedicated space for additional outdoor sidewalk or street seating, stylish and distinctive, fully enclosed and perfectly level.
Can StreetDeck be customized?
Steel components can be painted in any color you like, logos can be laser cut in the planter walls, over 70 color options are available for the paved deck surface or if you prefer a wood surface, you can select Ipe wood deck tiles. Alternatively, we can supply just the self-contained deck structure with pavers, pedestals, and steel perimeter. You can then add other 3rd party components such as planters, bench seating, railings, etc. and add your own furnishings.
For a bright, cheery look that catches the eye of passersby, our ‘Busy’ range of colorful café style chairs with their playful polka dot patterned seats is one good option to consider.
Why Choose ‘StreetDeck'?
StreetDeck was specifically designed to overcome the shortcomings of most custom designed Parklets – to be more affordable, customizable, extendable and most importantly, to be quick and easy to install in any location.
Watch the video below to see how easily StreetDeck comes together from the complete, compact kit of prefabricated components delivered right to your site.
No limitation on size, subject to increments of 24″ in length or width.
For Parklet applications, we have standard kits available for the most commonly requested sizes, i.e:
1 car space : 12′ x 6′
2 car spaces: 32′ x 6′
Over 70 colors of porcelain pavers are available from Archatrak.
The full range of colors can be seen here.
The images opposite illustrate just a few of the options available.
Porcelain pavers
Thickness: 3/4″
Sizes: 24” x 24”, 16” x 48”
Styles: simulated wood or stone, cement and rustic look.
Ipe wood tiles
Thickness: 1 11/16″
Sizes: 24″ x 24″
The perimeter and deck are supported by adjustable height pedestals to ensure a level surface is maintained over sloping roadways or other substrates with irregular heights.
‘StreetDeck’ uses adjustable height pedestals that are fitted with self-levelling heads that automatically keep the heads of the pedestal in a horizontal plane irrespective of the slope (up to max. 5%).
The pedestal height required will depend on the surface slope. However, the Archatrak ‘Prime’ pedestals we normally supply with StreetDeck installations are capable of covering the most commonly needed height range from 1 1/4” to 6” with just two pedestals (PR1 and PR2), simply by turning the concentric central column up or down with a tool that can be inserted into the pedestal head, even after the pavers have been laid.
StreetDeck kits do not require any additional fabrication, cutting or modification, irrespective of the site conditions. The included adjustable height pedestals are capable of ensuring a level surface on all typical street surfaces.
Assembly simply requires bolting all components together, including the planters, which are supplied as a flat pack. StreetDeck components are delivered to site packed on a pallet. No crane or heavy lifting equipment is required. Assembly can easily be accomplished in less than a day with a team of 3 people min. and no particular skills are required.
Full assembly instructions for StreetDeck modular decks are provided with every order and additional assistance is always available on request from our technical staff.
Detailed instruction for our two standard Parklet kits can be downloaded below:
For more information about the use of ‘StreetDeck’ as city Parklets or Streateries, see our Parklet Resources Guide which includes links to websites and downloadable documents detailing the planning and approval process, design considerations and other pertinent information provided by major cities who have developed Parklet programs.
For any general inquiries, please call 406 551 4098 or send us an email.
Project Examples
Orlando, FL
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Shakopee, MN
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Norwich, WA
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