{"id":946,"date":"2026-02-23T11:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/?post_type=case-study&#038;p=946"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:37:12","slug":"wimbledon-no-1-court","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/case-studies\/wimbledon-no-1-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Wimbledon No.1 Court\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-enhancing-an-icon-for-a-new-era-nbsp\"><strong>Enhancing an Icon for a New Era<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wimbledon No.1 Court Millboard cladding project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few places carry the same sense of heritage and global recognition as Wimbledon. For generations, its Championships have been etched into the world\u2019s imagination, steeped in tradition yet always touched by innovation. When the All England Lawn Tennis Club set out to deliver the&nbsp;<em>Wimbledon Master Plan<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;a decade-long redevelopment to&nbsp;optimise&nbsp;the guest experience and future-proof the grounds,&nbsp;the transformation of&nbsp;No.1 Court&nbsp;became one of its defining chapters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the project was a clear ambition:\u00a0to\u00a0enhance the venue\u2019s character while ensuring it could serve modern audiences with comfort,\u00a0efficiency\u00a0and effortless style. For this, the design team needed materials that felt authentic yet offered standout performance.\u00a0Millboard\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/composite-cladding-collections\/shadow-line\/golden-oak\/MCL360G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shadow Line +\u00a0Golden Oak\u00a0cladding<\/a>\u00a0was\u00a0selected to help bring that vision to life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"Wimbledon\" data-lightbox style=\"--gallery--items-count: 1;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"100\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 13;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                                            <button class=\"gallery__card__button\" data-lightbox-index=\"1\" 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renovation was led by architects<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kssgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KSS<\/a>, working in close collaboration with Grimshaw and the seasoned&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;of Sir Robert McAlpine&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;the very team behind London\u2019s Olympic Stadium build. Their brief was to reimagine No.1 Court both functionally and aesthetically. This involved introducing&nbsp;a state-of-the-art&nbsp;retractable roof to protect play from unpredictable British weather, alongside a complete reconfiguration of the spectator experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two new seating tiers added space for another 900 guests, taking the total capacity to 12,400. A generous two-level public plaza replaced Court 19, creating a sociable meeting point and a welcoming threshold between the grounds and the stadium. Every choice was shaped by an understanding of how visitors move, gather and soak up the atmosphere of Championship tennis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The finished scheme blends naturally with the rest of the site, balancing modern upgrades with a clear respect for the Club\u2019s established look and feel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-a-build-on-an-extraordinary-scale-nbsp\"><strong>A Build on an Extraordinary Scale<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivering a project of this magnitude required formidable coordination. More than 400 specialists worked on site across 2018 and early 2019, contributing&nbsp;2.2 million hours&nbsp;to ensure the stadium was ready for the No.1 Court Celebration on 19 May.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scale of materials alone tells its own story:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2,300 tonnes of steel&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>130 km of electrical cable&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>40 miles of scaffolding&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sourced globally, every component was chosen for its strength, longevity and suitability for a world-leading event space. When the doors opened, the finished court was unveiled live on BBC One, accompanied by exhibition matches and appearances from tennis legends Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe. It was a celebration not only of sport, but of design, engineering and sheer human effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"Wimbledon Cladding\" data-lightbox style=\"--gallery--items-count: 2;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"50\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 7;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                                            <button class=\"gallery__card__button\" data-lightbox-index=\"1\" data-main-image-src=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Wimbledon_2.jpg\" aria-label=\"Thumbnail image for: &quot;Shadow Line+&quot;\" data-caption-main=\"Shadow Line+\" data-caption-secondary=\"Golden Oak\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" 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These surfaces would define the stadium\u2019s approach routes and exterior feel, playing a crucial role in the visitor experience. The material needed to offer the warmth and familiarity of natural timber while delivering the resilience required for a venue that welcomes thousands of&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;each day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After exploring a wide range of possibilities, the design team selected&nbsp;Millboard\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/composite-cladding-collections\/shadow-line\/golden-oak\/MCL360G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shadow Line +&nbsp;Golden Oak&nbsp;cladding<\/a>. Its carefully crafted wood-grain&nbsp;appearance echoed the traditional charm of Wimbledon, while its performance credentials met the project\u2019s&nbsp;high standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"quote wp-block alignfull has-background has-brand-1-background-color\">\n    <div class=\"quote__inner\">\n                    <div class=\"quote__image img-fit\">\n                <div class=\"quote__image-inner\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"quote__content\">\n                            <div class=\"quote__testimonial\">\n                    \u201cMany different options were considered and discussed with the Club for the No.1 Court fa\u00e7ade, but Millboard\u2019s\u00a0Shadow Line + cladding in\u00a0Golden Oak fitted the fundamental criteria of wood-look with minimal maintenance requirements.\u201d\u00a0                <\/div>\n                                        <cite class=\"quote__citation\">\n                                            <div class=\"quote__name\">\n                            Garo Davidian, Technical Director at KSS Group\u00a0                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/cite>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/blog\/category\/enhanced-grain\/golden-oak-enhanced-grain\/\">Golden Oak<\/a> delivers a richly toned, natural look that blends beautifully with the surrounding architecture and landscape. More importantly, it resists fading,\u00a0warping\u00a0and weathering, even under heavy use and exposure. Its minimal maintenance needs meant the stadium could preserve its premium appearance without labour-intensive upkeep.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a venue where precision, presentation and reliability&nbsp;are paramount, these qualities made Millboard&nbsp;cladding&nbsp;the perfect match.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-a-material-that-complements-a-world-stage-nbsp\"><strong>A Material That Complements a World Stage<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What sets&nbsp;Millboard\u2019s Shadow Line + cladding in&nbsp;Golden Oak apart is the way it enhances&nbsp;a space without demanding attention. Around No.1 Court, it introduces warmth and tactility to the exterior architecture, softening the industrial strength of steel and the scale of the stadium. In crowded match days or quiet off-season moments, the material holds its own&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;stable,&nbsp;refined&nbsp;and consistent in appearance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors experience a&nbsp;space&nbsp;that feels visually harmonious with the wider grounds. Stadium staff&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;from reduced maintenance demands. And the design team achieves a finish that&nbsp;remains&nbsp;true to Wimbledon\u2019s character while supporting its shift towards modern, sustainable performance materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-a-proud-contribution-to-wimbledon-s-future-nbsp\"><strong>A Proud Contribution to Wimbledon&#8217;s Future<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The finished No.1 Court integrates naturally with the rest of the site and embodies everything the Master Plan set out to&nbsp;achieve:&nbsp;respect for heritage, commitment to enhancing the guest experience, and readiness for the decades to come.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Millboard is proud to have contributed to this landmark project&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;not just through product supply, but by helping shape the everyday experience of visitors from around the world. 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