Rolfe Judd were successful in obtaining planning permission on this sensitive site in the London Borough of Wandsworth for a “state of the art” new national indoor and outdoor tennis training centre for the Lawn Tennis Association.
Designed by Michael Hopkins Architects, the facility boasts 16 outdoor courts (covering all Grand Slam surfaces), six indoor courts, a gymnasium, player accommodation, an outdoor sprint track, hydrotherapy and plunge pools, and sports science and medical facilities.
Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in March 2007, the National Tennis Centre also houses the administration of the LTA, which was previously based at the Queen's Club in West Kensington.
The Centre was built in response to the UK's failure to produce sufficient world class tennis players after a damning review in 1999, when the nation's only top 50 players were Tim Henman (who didn't come through the LTA system) and Greg Rusedski (who learned to play tennis in Canada). Of course, now we have Andy Murray and Laura Robson, there's nothing to worry about... is there?
The facility features lift and slide door hardware systems supplies by the Coastal Group with bespoke joinery by SB Joinery of Danbury.
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