SEATTLE TENNIS CLUB pool

CLIENT: Seattle Tennis Club

SIZE: 10,000 SF

VALUE: $6.2 M

SERVICES:

• Design leadership

• Permit strategy and development 

• Construction leadership 

• Owner-vendor coordination

SUMMARY:

The Seattle Tennis Club, a prestigious private tennis and swim club, was established in 1890 in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle. The club is located on the waterfront of Lake Washington and has incredible views of Mt. Rainier, the Cascade mountains, and Lake Washington.  

Bloom Projects was engaged to manage the reconstruction of the club’s pool, originally constructed more than 50 years ago.  The project included the expansion from 4 to 5 lanes, addition of both a children’s and adult spas, and preservation of the unique cantilevered deck over Lake Washington. The scope also included all new tile finishes, bluestone slabs and stone walls, glass railings, and new mechanical and electrical systems, all of which will allow for competitive swim meets and family swim enjoyment for decades to come.  

Project challenges included a change in architects early in the project, logistic challenges for material delivery, and COVID-19 restrictions. Bloom Projects provided regular and transparent reporting to the board in order to ensure awareness of risks as they arose. Additionally, Bloom Projects drove solutions to mitigate budget and schedule impacts and helped the board and sub-committees prioritize both their funds and requirements. 

The project was completed successfully despite multiple significant obstacles.