THE CHALLENGE
ICA had to erect a permanent, four-court building on the court footprint of an existing 13-year-old air structure. The club owner wanted to maximize interior playing area while staying within a 120-foot wall-to-wall design. To ensure overhead space in the facility, the new structure would have two floor elevations with a common ridge. Minimal interruption to club operations, and revenue generation, were key considerations in the construction of this facility. In addition, the roof had to be guaranteed watertight for 20 years and energy efficiency of all interior components were of paramount concern for the owner.
THE SOLUTION
ICA provided complete design/build services to meet expedited construction schedules, thereby opening for play (and revenue generation) as quickly as possible. Several innovative design techniques were implemented to meet the program requirements, including:
Pre-engineered SportsFrame structure was specified and erected to enclose the playing area
- A delta joint system was employed to meet the wide bay design criteria
- By using 59-foot joists, each court was a separate 50- by 120-foot area with no mainframe supports behind the baseline, resulting in more usable space in each court area
- The frames in each two-court area were set at different elevations to achieve a common roofline
- The joists were ganged together on the ground, making a quicker and safer installation
- A Butler MR-24 standing seam roof – with a 20-year watertight guarantee – was specified and installed
THE RESULT
A structure that is energy efficient, purpose built for optimal tennis play, built on a fast-track schedule on time and within budget. The state of the art Fairfax Racquet Club was a Court-of-The-Year award winner in the annual Tennis Industry magazine competition.
Facility Features
- $1.1 million
- The Energy Miser insulated ceiling system was installed to meet thermal and energy efficiency requirements, and the highly reflective ceiling surface enhanced lighting output
- TurboCaindle lighting was installed throughout the court area, ensuring maximum foot candles over the court surfaces
- Teal-on-white Excel backdrop curtains were selected to provide court access, privacy and minimize visual distractions between courts
- Custom-designed Carrier high-efficiency HVAC systems were installed to ensure maximum output with minimum energy use
- Playing areas feature
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