
Alma Padel
CLIENT
Alma Padel
ARCHITECT / DESIGN TEAM
SJL Architects / Deloach Shehan Interiors
PROJECT TYPE
RENOVATION
Completed February 2025
LOCATION
GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS
SIZE
28,000 SQUARE FEET
(6,500 SF Clubhouse, 21,500 SF Sport Court Area)





PROJECT DETAILS
Project Overview
Alma Padel partnered with Blue Water Builders to convert a 28,000 SF former distribution warehouse into a premier athletic facility—bringing the fast-growing sport of padel to Chicago’s North Suburbs. The project blends high-performance court design with modern clubhouse amenities to deliver a unique indoor sports and social experience.
Project Highlights
Demolition of a structural steel and masonry mezzanine.
Full gut renovation of the existing office area into a clubhouse featuring a reception area, retail zone, café, locker rooms, and a club room.
Sport court area outfitted with professional-grade padel courts, specialty lighting, warm-up zones, and a lounge bar.
Designer-selected finishes and custom lighting integrated throughout the space.
Court installation required precision coordination with international vendors and specialty installers to meet strict surface and performance standards. Close attention to finish quality and sequencing was essential to support both the aesthetic and functional goals of the facility. This project reflects Blue Water’s ability to deliver complex, design-driven spaces on schedule, while fostering seamless collaboration across multiple teams and vendors.
2300 Ridge Drive Glenview, IL 60025