4/2024 – Curvaceous retaining walls for Atlantic Beach Padel courts

Curves, curves and some more curves!

August 2023, Decorton Retaining Systems, Terraforce recommended contractor, Western Cape, commenced construction on several terraced and undulating rock face finish retaining walls, as well as Terraforce 4×4 Step block access stairs and wide staircases wrapping parts of the courts.

Curvaceous Terraforce rock face retaining walls for Atlantic Beach Padel courts
Curvaceous Terraforce rock face retaining walls for Atlantic Beach Padel courts

The walls were required to lower the padel court to the same level as the clubhouse, to help with reducing wind damage and to beautify the whole area. The client, Atlantic Beach Estate, was looking for a rustic finish, and ultimately chose the Terraforce® L12 rock face finish.

Says SP Van Blerk, Decorton Retaining Systems: “Our installation of Terraforce earth retaining walls and 4×4 Step block steps for the Padel Court at Atlantic Beach Estate shows the true versatility and functionality of Terraforce products.  The blocks are incredibly adept at creating the most stunning undulating retaining walls, able to follow almost any site contour!”

The walls were required to lower the padel court to the same level as the clubhouse
The walls were required to lower the padel court to the same level as the clubhouse
Terraforce earth retaining walls and 4x4 step block steps
Terraforce earth retaining walls and 4×4 Step block access steps at the padel courts

A uniquely versatile concrete retaining wall system, Terraforce’s reversible, hollow-core retainer block system allows you to make plants a part of your wall in many creative ways.

The blocks were designed to simply stack using a distinctive horizontal interlock, a shape that allows for unrestricted wall gradients and curves to suit your project – unhampered by nibs and slots – to provide a cost-effective, and incredibly versatile earth retaining system.

Even though the blocks are lightweight for easy delivery and installation, they are heavy in mass when filled with soil, gravel or concrete providing additional vertical interlock.

Project Team

Architect: Harry Greenberg

Main Contractor: Plastotop Barrett’s Sports Court

Sub-Contractor: Decorton Retaining Systems