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This new tennis facility replaces the existing pro shop with a larger, more welcoming soap featuring a shaded front porch, pro shop, equipment area, and restrooms on the main level; plus a spacious covered observation deck above with views of all eight surrounding courts.

A 35-foot long elevated boardwalk between courts will add even more viewing opportunities, perfect for tournaments and community gatherings.

Location

Sugar Land, Texas

Design Team

Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden

Typology

Commercial

Date

2024 - present

General Contractor

WC Construction

Process

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Port Bolivar Beach House

Situated above the shoreline in a Gulf Coast community, this elevated beach house offers a restful retreat shaped by light, breeze, and expansive views. Drawing from the local tradition of stilt-frame wood construction, the design lifts the main living level to capture sun, breeze, and shade throughout the day while providing shelter below.

Brenden Macaluso

Culture and Community

Brenden Macaluso currently operates Common Motor collective, a support and resource for vintage Honda Motorcycles and a cooperatively run community workshop based in Houston, Texas. Joe and Kevin sat down with Brenden to discuss his gearhead roots, his background in industrial design, and the origins of Common Motor.

Annual Holiday Cards

Competitions

Every winter Rivers Barden Architects takes time to draw, sketch, and/or model a Holiday Card image to send to family, friends, clients, and colleagues.  Seen here is a collection of these in one place.