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Jimmy Connors World of Tennis, Abu Dhabi, UAE : Information

Jimmy Connors Tennis Centre - design by Foundation Architecture & Design

18 Aug 2010 Jimmy Connors Tennis Centre & Stadium, Abu Dhabi Design : Foundation Architecture & Design Ltd Design Concept - Foundation were commissioned to create a bespoke iconic tennis stadium and training academy for the United Arab Emirates. - The design had to be instantly recognisable as a world wide brand. - We were inspired by the deconstructed form of a tennis ball and translated the shapes and forms of the dissected ball into the buildings. The distinctive curves of the seams are apparent in the roof lines of the buildings. - The shells of the buildings float above a podium that enables sheltered movement between the facilities. - Landscaping radiates from the buildings creating a sense of arrival and concourse. Design Process - We started by dissecting a real tennis ball. - The forms were then modelled in Autodesk Maya and the scale of the shells altered to suit the proportions of a world class tennis stadium. We use computer modelling to test and develop the design ideas. - Once the proportions were fixed, design drawings were created in Microstation and presentation visualisations were produced. - The concept design has provided a success brand for The Jimmy Connors World of Tennis. Jimmy Connors World of Tennis, Abu Dhabi images / information from Foundation Architecture & Design

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