# Cage-Covered Constructions Fala Park by PL.architekci Boasts a Futuristic Look By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fala-park-by-plarchitekci References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/09/27/fala-park-sports-centre-with-rooftop-tennis-court/) & [plarchitekci.pl](http://www.plarchitekci.pl/) Showcasing inventive recreational space design, the Fala Park by PL.architekci looks like it's from another century. The project was inspired by the lack of space on ground level to create a tennis court facility. Architect Bartek Bajon took to solving this problem by placing the tennis court on the rooftop. Bajon says on his site, "We designed an eight-metre-high cage to protect people on the ground from falling tennis balls." The result boasts an aesthetically pleasing facade with a functional capacity. The two-storey building is surrounded by metal caging, which resulted in a variety of shutters added to the facade. The park complex also features a climbing wall, a cafe, bowling alleys, squash courts, a gym and a children’s play area. This L-shaped marvel is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vertical Recreation Spaces:** Creating recreational spaces vertically, such as a tennis court on a rooftop, to effectively use limited ground space. - **Multifunctional Recreational Spaces:** Designing recreational spaces that offer a variety of activities in one place, such as a park complex with a climbing wall, cafe, bowling alleys, squash courts, gym and children’s play area. - **Caged Structures:** Utilizing the aesthetic appeal and functional capacity of metal caging as a design element in construction projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Innovative solutions for creating functional and visually appealing structures using vertical space and metal caging design. - **Recreation and Entertainment:** Creative opportunities for combining multiple activities into one recreational space to offer a unique and diverse experience for customers. - **Construction and Materials:** Developing new construction techniques and utilizing materials such as metal caging to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrel-Vaulted Roof Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zubitegi-park.md) - [Eye-Catching Basketball Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-park.md) - [Social Sports Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballers-sports-venue.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Racket-Inspired Tennis Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-england-lawn.md) - [Colorful Municipal Recreational Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sports-park.md) - [Structural Energetic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape.md) - [Park-Covered Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo.md)