Tennis in an English Garden
by Imran Jahn on Jul 31, 2025
Reimagining the Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club Pavilion
A New Tennis Pavilion for the Next Chapter
by Sean Hill on Jul 14, 2025
We’ve just been appointed to design something quietly ambitious for Sutton Churches Tennis Club.
More Than a Clubhouse: A Place to Belong, Built for the Next 50 Years
by Imran Jahn on May 31, 2025
At RISE, we don’t just design buildings. We design catalysts. Spaces that unlock potential. Places that bring people together—across generations, backgrounds, and abilities. Our work with Sutton Churches Tennis Club is about more than bricks and timber. It’s about creating a legacy. A …
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