Bauer Consulting designed and oversaw construction of the Colosseum Court at Mediterra, a recessed tennis court with pergola and terraced viewing area, surrounded by a stone wall and lush landscaping.
It was the winner of 2013 USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility, which recognizes excellence in construction and/or renovation of public and private tennis facilities.
It was also the winner of the American Sports Builders Association Distinguished Outdoor Tennis Facility Award in 2012.
In 2011 Tim Bauer & Bauer Consulting decided to break free of the 'Box' design of most tennis courts with 'The Colosseum Court'.
Taking his inspiration from the Colosseum in Rome, Tim used curves and nature to enhance the player's and spectator's experience.
Some of the mediterra Colosseum Court amenities include:
Leading through Innovation
Tim designed curves to replace California Corners’ resulting in improving playing conditions and maintenance. Natural plantings, elevated views and walls as seating create
an environmentally enhanced views that are pleasing to spectators and players alike.
Rethinking Tennis Court Design
Making tennis courts more interesting by breaking free and out of ‘The Box’.
Designing Functional Amenities Matching the Environmental Aesthetics
Tim not only used the environment to enhance the Colosseum Court but to add to it.
Great Inspiration Leading to Great Innovation
Using one the greatest architectural feats as inpiration and old world workmanship, Tim created a court that innvoates in numerous ways, all for the benefit of the players as well as spectators.
A Great Tournament Venue
Natural plantings, elevated views, and walls as seating helped create a court that is a great tournament venue--perfectly suited to host all junior,
adult, league and professional competitive play.
Overall the creation of the Colosseum Court marks a new chapter in tennis court design, one that will be copied
by future court designers.
