🎾 Ace Your Space: The Mid-Century Modern Tennis Court Twist — In Progress!

Joel Rosa
3 min readAug 13, 2023
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Now, I’ve heard of work-in-progress art, but have you heard of work-in-progress masterpieces of architecture? Lean in, for I have a tale brewing in real-time that’s serving up some serious architectural style, starring Frederico, our entrepreneur with a tennis itch he just can’t scratch.

The man could crunch numbers while executing a perfect backhand, but there was one challenge he just couldn’t serve past…

🎾 The Challenge Unfolding: Frederico’s passion was as clear as a freshly chalked baseline: tennis. He’d attended the Grand Slams, boasted a collection of signed balls, and yes, was on a first-name basis with the local tennis academy. Yet, his home in Portugal, while echoing Mid-Century modern charm, lacked his heart’s true desire: a tennis court. Where oh where could he practice his ace? Sure, he wanted a tennis court, but not one that screamed “just another rich dude with a tennis court”. No, he envisioned something groundbreaking.

đź“ž Enter the Scene, Yours Truly: As Frederico mulled over blueprints and contemplated the injustice of having to drive to subpar clubs, an epiphany struck him. Why not integrate a tennis court that stands out and complements the Mid-Century Modern vibe? He dialed me up, and so our exciting journey began.

🏡 The Grand Design Evolution:

  1. Integrated Vision: Our idea is not just to place a tennis court on the property but to weave it into the surrounding nature. Picture a court embraced by Portugal’s landscapes, where native plants act as graceful boundaries.
  2. Classic Meets Court: Our plans include spectator areas that ooze Mid-Century Modern finesse. Geometrically inspired shade structures, artful benches, the works!
  3. Eco-Aces: Because Mid-Century Modern and Mother Earth are buddies, our blueprint uses sustainable court materials, ensuring Frederico’s ecological footprint is as light as his footwork on the court.
  4. Future-lit: The project’s lighting design ensures that Frederico can keep his rallies going, day or night, without jarring with the villa’s aesthetic.
  5. The Training Nook: The design drafts include a space filled with the latest tennis tech. Frederico’s future opponents? Consider yourselves warned.
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🔨 The Dream Underway: As bricks get laid and the court takes shape, the buzz is palpable. Frederico’s place promises to redefine luxe living with a racquet-y twist. The Mid-Century Modern world is watching, and Federico’s vision is fast becoming the stuff of architectural legends.

Calling all dreamers: your wildest passions deserve more than just a corner in your home. As Frederico’s journey unfolds, let it be a testament to the extraordinary results when you dare to dream, innovate, and — most crucially — serve with style! 🎾🥂

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Joel Rosa

âś… Architect in Lisbon | Specialist in Mid-Century Modern Homes | Entrepreneur | Property Advisor