Duke Tennis

by Xibitz Athletics
A large blue wall display with a backlit "D" logo surrounded by dark blue tennis balls, creating a textured surface.

Game, Set, Match: Transforming Duke’s Tennis Center

Client: Duke Athletics  I  Design: ZEBRADOG   I  Fabricator: Xibitz
An interior hallway with a blue wall on the left featuring an elevator and a white wall on the right with a large stylized face design. The floor is wood-toned. A green "EXIT" sign is visible above.

The Challenge

We teamed up with the creative masterminds at ZEBRADOG to give the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center a major redesign. Our mission was to turn the facility into a place that not only better accommodates the needs of the staff and the men’s and women’s teams, but also into a place of pride for the esteemed program.

As the fabrication partner, we were responsible for carrying out that bold vision. From the signature blue tennis ball wall that greets guests at the entrance to the thoughtfully-designed team lounge, the details in this space are breathtaking.

A bright blue wall with white text reading "HOME OF THE BLUE DEVILS". Below the text are five blue-tinted tennis racket shapes arranged in a decorative pattern. A wooden door is visible to the left.

The Result

Tennis rackets and other materials combine with more traditional acrylic, metal, and wood to create an interior that is truly unique and intentional. Every element pays homage to the sport and the program: the tennis-ball inspired locker room light fixtures, the larger-than-life Hellraiser face, the mirrored Blue Devils wall.

It was a pleasure working with our partners at ZEBRADOG on this project, and of course we are tremendously grateful to the staff at Duke Athletics for all their hard work and support.

This redesign transformed the facility from top to bottom. The new space is a celebration of Duke University and the tennis program that is modern, energized, and inspired.

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