New Territory Tennis Center
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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HCU Moody Library Renovation
Houston, Texas
Commercial
This renovation reimagines the library as a dynamic hub for learning, connection, and adaptability. As education and research shift away from traditional models, new service paradigms are emerging to meet the evolving needs of students and universities.
David Cedeño
Bartender & Artist
Food and Beverage
In this episode our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with David Cedeño, a bartender from Houston, Texas. Bartender David Cedeño has seen it all during the last two decades in the service industry, from basic mixed drinks, to the wine bar craze, to craft beer and the more recent mixology trend. Listening to David talk about his profession, it's clear that to him, crafting cocktails is more of an art form than anything else. Joe and Kevin visit with David about the job of a bartender, the importance of composition, his experience as a painter, and his message for creative types with a passion.
Sicily Sketch Essay
Kevin Barden
Drawing and Photography
In the summer of 2008, Kevin visited Sicily for two weeks. Traveling by train, car, and foot, various sites ranging in time, material, and typology around the island were observed, explored, and studied. This sketch essay captures a handful of the moments and experiences from the trip.