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KINGS PARK, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
THE CHALLENGE
Kings Park, a fitness and recreation club located on New York’s Long Island, underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation to upgrade the facilities, expand program offerings and amenities, and enhance the club’s overall appearance. As part of the renovation, Kings Park added four new outdoor Har-Tru courts covered by a bubble during winter months. Among the challenges of the site was an unusual corner on the grade beam along the property line, which required an 18-foot angle instead of the typical 3-foot, 45-degree corners.
THE SOLUTION
ICA designed the new air structure to safely accommodate the angled corner on the property line. The bubble was designed with steeper end-walls to allow more room at the baseline while accommodating the unusual footprint of the structure. Additionally, the ballasts for the lighting were adapted to allow for installation of both indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, resulting in cost savings to the club’s owners. ICA also designed an underground plenum, or vault, for the inflation and heating units. Siting the units underground allows heat and make-up air to move more efficiently, with less noise and without blowing directly on the players.
THE RESULT
The bubble, which is dismantled seasonally, allows the club to extend both its playing season and its revenue generation. Kings Park has seen an increase in membership, particularly in its juniors tennis program, which has nearly doubled in size. The new clay courts have been well received by the players, and members are spending more time at the club.
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