Pickleball Palace
Located in the revitalized Kingston Yard district of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Pickle Palace is a dynamic entertainment venue that merges sport, social, and architectural expression. The brick-clad, three-story structure features both indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, framed by arched industrial-style windows and bold vertical volumes that evoke a contemporary warehouse aesthetic. The building’s standout character comes alive after dark, when façade lighting becomes a signature element of its identity. To achieve this vibrant nighttime presence, twenty-six Lance 6 fixtures with W+RGB technology are installed on the exterior, providing both upward and downward illumination. These fixtures create dramatic washes of color and crisp white light that emphasize the texture of the masonry and enhance the building’s vertical articulation. Inside, the main court area is lit by thirty Whiz 2.0 downlight fixtures, delivering uniform, glare-free illumination tailored for indoor pickleball play.
