URBAN COURT SHELTERS…

Lead architect: The Tennis Foundation, London.

Unbuilt 2014

Project requirement resulting from research by The Tennis Foundation into enhancing year round participation though shelters on new and existing courts. Replicable modular engineered design for up to fifty robust, low cost, open type court shelters, designed for urban parks and hard areas; enhancing tennis participation through all year round, all weather, court accessibility.


Client: The Tennis Foundation

Consultant: Faithful & Gould, London.

Cost: £600k / unit

Design option 1 - Top hat shelter

Design option 1 - Top hat shelter aerial

Design option 1 - Top hat shelter interior

Design option 2 -  Barn roof

Design option 2 - Barn roof interior

Canopy exterior - Option 2

Open sided canopy to let air circulate, made with durable, robust materials.

Canopy exterior - Option 2

Strategically placed roof lights, enhancing the playing experience and extended daylight use without need for artificial lighting.