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    Designing a modern padel clubhouse

    Date: 11.09.2026

    Custom Durat counter, integrated sink, wall panels and shelving in RAL3012 - 53 at the Korkeasaari Zoo Café, designed for durability and everyday public use.

    The court might be the draw. But the clubhouse is where the brand lives.

    From the moment visitors arrive to the time they leave. We're helping padel clubs, leisure centres and sports facility designers create clubhouses with as much character as the game itself.

    High-performance materials that bring colour, customisation and circular thinking to busy spaces. Surfaces made with recycled plastic, paper and textiles, that are also supported with sustainable credentials. 

    What could the next generation of club houses look like? We've pulled together aPadel Material Edit to show what's possible.

    Material made from recycled plastic, Durat P015 Kulta used for the kitchen worktops in The Collective agency showroom.

    Six material ideas for the spaces around the game

    01 - Arrival
    Make the first impression count.

    Reception is often the first physical expression of a club's brand. Durable surfaces, distinctive colour and tactile finishes that can set the tone from the moment players and visitors walk in.
    Think: reception desks, counters, welcome areas and waiting spaces. 

    Projects: Guildhall Chambers | New Bridewell | TAG | The Collective Agency

    Durat solid surface vanity with colourful recycled speckles in a Paavo Nurmi Stadium bathroom featuring bright yellow partitions and round mirrors on wall
    02 - Reset
    Spaces to refresh and recharge

    Changing rooms need materials that can stand up to regular use while still contributing to the overall experience. Moisture resistance, durability and ease of maintenance all matter come to play here.
    Think: vanity tops, benches, lockers and changing areas.

    Projects: Flamingo Spa | Paavo Nurmi | Queen Victoria Street 

    Café at Conductor workspace featuring a sculptural Karlite Sienna canopy above the counter, walnut joinery, terracotta tiles and communal seating.
    03 - Refuel
    Give people a reason to stay

    The café or dining area can turn a quick game into a longer experience. Easy to maintain surfaces with colour and character can help these spaces feel like a different experience. 
    Think: café counters, tabletops, serving stations and bars.

    Projects: Conductor | Korkeasaari Zoo Café | MR Cake | Coffee Republic

    — a recycled polycarbonate with a swirling, pearlescent finish.
    04 - Represent
    Make the brand tangible

    From club merchandise to product displays, retail spaces offer an opportunity to bring personality into the physical environment through colour, form and customisation
    Think: display fixtures, shelving, counters and merchandising

    Projects: | Peaches & Cream  | Luxe touch | National Gallery 

    Close-up of Durat D0700-04 blue rounded table with speckled finish and chocolate product placed on top, next to a blue chair matching the table.
    Customisable Durat surfaces to complete or match brand colours
    05 - Design for what comes next 
    A fit-out shouldn't have to be the end of the story.

    As clubs evolve, interiors change too. Selecting materials with reuse, takeback or recycled routes can help keep valuable resources in circulation beyond their first installation. 
    Think: adaptable fixtures, reusable surfaces and materials with clear-life strategy.

    Projects: Adidas Arena | Redefining Retrofit | Ace & Tate

    Close-up of V&A East Storehouse signage made with Richlite panels and Durat cut out lettering, showcasing durable, modular wayfinding.
    06 - Find your way
    Good wayfinding becomes part of the experience

    Signage doesn't have to be an afterthought. Modular systems can help club guide players and visitors, while allowing information to evolve as teh space grows.
    Think: directional signage, room identification and adaptable information systems.

    Projects: V & A Storehouse

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