Wimbledon, the iconic All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, commissioned Howick client EOS Facades to assist in designing a new open/close roofing solution for No.1 Court. Constructed with the support of Howick machinery, the new retractable roof will enable uninterrupted play irrespective of the weather. MATCH POINT FOR STEEL FRAME CONSTRUCTION When No.1 Court at Wimbledon, which has seen legendary players like Roger Federer, Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova, and Venus Williams smash their way to fame, needed a retractable roofing system to guarantee play in all weather, they turned to EOS Facades for assistance. Hosting over 26,500 spectators per year, the new retractable roof will minimise disruption to the game, as well as limit potential loss of income for the club. Comm

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