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Massive Fala Park Brownfield Reclamation Project Has a Rooftop Tennis Court in Poland

09/27/2012
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  • Fala Park by PL.architekci
    When 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&#039;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.
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  • Fala Park by PL.architekci
    The Fala Park recreation center was built on a former brownfield site in beautiful Wolsztyn, Poland
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  • Fala Park by PL.architekci
    It boasts a double story climbing wall, four bowling alleys, two squash courts and a variety of other opportunities to get super fit
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  • Fala Park by PL.architekci
    But the rooftop tennis court may well be its coolest attribute. Seriously... look at that view!
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  • Fala Park by PL.architekci
    Wrapped in an eight foot mesh cage, the rooftop tennis court won't allow stray balls to knock out passersby down below
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  • Fala Park by PL.architekci
    Shutters on the facade can close all the way, allowing for better control over natural lighting and ventilation
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  • Fala Park by PL.architekci
    Brise-soleil vertical panels optimize natural light but also mitigate excess solar gain
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Fala Park by PL.architekci

When 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 PL.architekci, 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 eight foot mesh cage that prevents passersby on the ground from getting knocked out by stray balls.

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