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Fala Park by PL.architekciWhen there's no space left to put a tennis court on the ground, where's the next best spot? For Poland's inventive design firm <a href="http://www.plarchitekci.pl/en/pokaz/fala_park_sports_center__wolsztyn.html,1,87,1,0#9">PL.architekci</a>, the roof! Tasked with building a massive recreational center on a former brownfield site in beautiful Wolsztyn, the team plopped the tennis court on Fala Park's roof and wrapped it in an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/libyas-stunning-tripoli-congress-center-is-protected-by-a-tree-inspired-mesh-facade/">eight foot mesh cage</a> that prevents passersby on the ground from getting knocked out by stray balls.1
Fala Park by PL.architekciThe Fala Park recreation center was built on a former brownfield site in beautiful Wolsztyn, Poland2
Fala Park by PL.architekciIt boasts a double story climbing wall, four bowling alleys, two squash courts and a variety of other opportunities to get super fit3
Fala Park by PL.architekciBut the rooftop tennis court may well be its coolest attribute. Seriously... look at that view!4
Fala Park by PL.architekciWrapped in an eight foot mesh cage, the rooftop tennis court won't allow stray balls to knock out passersby down below5
Fala Park by PL.architekciShutters on the facade can close all the way, allowing for better control over natural lighting and ventilation6
Fala Park by PL.architekciBrise-soleil vertical panels optimize natural light but also mitigate excess solar gain7
