UPD & Gaby Reca Padel Academy
UPD & Gaby Reca Padel Academy
One brand engine. Two delivery formats — the urban insertion (UPD) and the standalone destination racquet club (Gaby Reca Padel Academy).
Download Gaby Reca Padel Academy brochureDifferent sites. Different scale. Same operating standard.
UPD — Urban Gaby Reca Padel Academy
The urban padel product. Installed inside existing and new buildings — rooftops, podiums, terraces, mezzanines and courtyards. From a single court amenity to a full Boutique club.
- Footprint · ≤5,000 → ~18,000 SF
- Formats · Nano · Micro · Boutique · Ultra-Private
- Best for · Residential, hotel, mixed-use, office
Gaby Reca Padel Academy — Standalone
The standalone destination racquet club. Ground-up, purpose-built, the full programmed flagship — courts, recovery, F&B, retail, academy and member clubhouse. Designed to be the daily destination.
- Footprint · 44,000–47,000 SF
- Format · Flagship
- Target site · East River, Houston TX
East River — Houston, TX.
East River is a 150-acre master-planned development on the Buffalo Bayou waterfront — 60 downtown Houston blocks, one ownership entity, Section I infrastructure complete with 980K SF already delivered. Gaby Reca Padel Academy is targeted at the three remaining Section I land parcels.
- Master plan · Midway · Collaborate Architects
- Anchors nearby · Port Houston HQ · The Laura (359 units) · River Pavilions
- Adjacency · BBP trail system, pedestrian bridge (2028)
- eastriverhtx.com →
Right-size to the opportunity.
Market seeding · building retro-fit
Luxury residential & hotel amenity
Mixed resident / public club
Full destination racquet club
HNW residential amenity
Five-court configuration with social spine.
- 5-court configuration with shop/bar, office and restrooms with lockers and showers — approx. 18,000–20,000 SF.
- 4-court indoor configuration (stacked) — approx. 12,000 SF.
1 court · indoor private club amenity — New York City's only private padel court at 111 West 57th Street, Manhattan.
Read the reference →20 m × 10 m playing surface — 200 m² (2,178 SF) per IPF spec.
231 m² (2,486 SF) including 0.5 m safety perimeter.
6 m (20 ft) of cleared space above the lowest point of the court.
4 m (≈13 ft) high — solid panel.
Stepped: 4 m panel at back wall, 3 m second panel — joined by 3 m transparent glass.
88 cm at center, spans the full 10 m width.
6.95 m (≈23 ft) from the net; back wall to service line ≈3 m.
5 cm (≈2 in) wide; service area split by a perpendicular line into two equal halves.
Indoor and outdoor courts require an adequate, glare-controlled lighting system. Because padel demands precise hand-eye coordination, even illumination across the full playing surface is non-negotiable for player performance and safety.
Property types & best-fit formats.
| Asset Type | Best Format | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Residential Tower / Condo | Micro → Ultra-Private | Differentiates lease-up; drives rent premium; builds resident community |
| Hotel Rooftop / Terrace / Pavilion | Micro → Flagship | Drives ADR, F&B spend, and repeat guest loyalty |
| Mixed-Use Podium / Mid-Rise | Boutique → Flagship | Activates underperforming podium; attracts corporate memberships |
| Class A Office Campus | Boutique → Flagship | Reduces vacancy; retains tenants; adds non-office revenue density |
| Lifestyle / Entertainment Center | Flagship | Becomes the daily destination anchor for the broader district |
| SilliS Hub (embedded) | Gaby Reca Padel Academy zone within SilliS | Dedicated padel club-within-a-club operating alongside multi-sport |
Format-by-format space program.
Format 1 — Nano
The market-seeding insert. Hotels, retail voids, office amenity floors. ~3,836–6,572 SF · 20–22 ft clear · 4–8 active players
| Space | Qty | Dimensions | Total SF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padel Court (indoor/covered) | 1–2 | 65.6 × 32.8 ft | 2,486–4,972 | Turf / glass — IPF spec |
| Compact Members Lounge | 1 | — | 300–600 | Seating, screen, booking kiosk, water |
| Locker / Change Area | 1 | — | 200–400 | Bench, hooks, day lockers |
| Pro Wall / Retail Nook | 1 | — | 100–200 | Rental, grip tape, balls, merch |
| Reception / Check-In Kiosk | 1 | — | 100–150 | Smart access, QR court gates |
| Equipment Storage | 1 | — | 150–250 | Ball machines, racquets, supplies |
Format 2 — Micro
Luxury residential & hotel amenity. ~4,386–6,872 SF · 22–24 ft clear · 8–16 active players
| Space | Qty | Total SF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padel Court (indoor/covered) | 1–2 | 2,486–4,972 | Turf / glass enclosure |
| Members Lounge / Arrival | 1 | 800 | Seating, bar, AV, brand wall |
| Pro Shop / Retail Nook | 1 | 300 | Racquets, apparel, grips |
| Locker Room / Restrooms | 1 | 600 | Full WC, showers, lockers |
| Storage / Equipment | 1 | 200 | Ball machines, racquet rentals |
Format 3 — Boutique
Urban podium & mixed-use club. ~14,940–17,426 SF · 22 ft padel · 24–36 active players
| Space | Qty | Total SF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padel Court — Indoor/Covered | 2–3 | 4,972–7,458 | Turf / glass |
| Pickleball Court (optional) | 2 | 3,968 | Cushioned hardcourt |
| Members Lounge / Social Bar | 1 | 1,500 | Full bar, AV wall, DJ deck |
| Group Fitness Studio | 1 | 1,000 | Yoga, HIIT, stretch — sprung floor |
| Recovery Corner | 1 | 600 | Cold plunge, sauna, compression |
| Pro Shop / Retail | 1 | 500 | Racquets, apparel, accessories |
| Locker Rooms (M + F) | 2 | 1,400 | Full lockers, showers, vanity |
| Café / Juice Station | 1 | 400 | Smoothies, coffee, grab-and-go |
| Reception / Check-In | 1 | 300 | Smart access, booking kiosk |
| Storage / Equipment | 1 | 300 | — |
Format 4 — Flagship
Destination urban racquet club. ~44,700–47,000 SF · 64–80 active players · 150–200 simultaneous guests
| Zone | Space | Qty | Total SF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padel | Indoor Padel Court — Premium (all-glass) | 4 | 9,944 | Turf / Gaby Reca Padel Academy branding |
| Padel | Padel Court — Outdoor/Covered | 2 | 4,972 | Premium AstroTurf / shade |
| Racquet | Pickleball Court — Indoor | 4 | 7,936 | Cushioned Sport-Court |
| Racquet | Pickleball Court — Outdoor | 2 | 3,968 | Hardcourt / coated asphalt |
| Amenities | Members Clubhouse / Lounge | 1 | 3,500 | Bar, AV wall, DJ deck |
| Amenities | Event / Hospitality Space | 1 | 2,000 | Corporate events, league finals |
| Amenities | Group Fitness Studio A (Yoga) | 1 | 1,200 | Sprung wood, mirrors |
| Amenities | Group Fitness Studio B (Spin/HIIT) | 1 | 1,200 | Bikes, rower, rubber floor |
| Amenities | Fitness Floor (weights + cardio) | 1 | 2,500 | Free weights, cables, TRX |
| Amenities | Recovery Suite | 1 | 1,500 | Cold plunge, IR sauna, compression, PT |
| Amenities | Café / Juice Bar (full operator) | 1 | 1,200 | Smoothies, bowls, coffee, wine |
| Amenities | Pro Shop / Retail Wall | 1 | 800 | Racquets, strings, apparel |
| Amenities | Locker Rooms (M + F + VIP) | 3 | 2,700 | Lockers, showers, sauna |
| Amenities | Reception / Welcome Hub | 1 | 600 | Concierge, booking wall |
| Amenities | Academy / Coaching Room | 1 | 800 | Video analysis, Gaby Reca curriculum |
| Amenities | Storage / Equipment / Maintenance | 1 | 600 | Rental rack, ball machine bays |
Format 5 — Ultra-Private
HNW residential / privacy-first amenity. ~16,840–20,000 SF · 16–32 active players
| Space | Qty | Total SF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padel Court (indoor/covered) | 2 | 4,972 | Glass / premium turf |
| Pickleball Court | 2 | 3,968 | Cushioned hardcourt |
| Wellness Spa & Recovery | 1 | 2,500 | Cold plunge, sauna, massage, IV lounge |
| Members Lounge (private) | 1 | 2,000 | Luxury finishes, fireplace, concierge bar |
| Locker Rooms (M + F + VIP) | 3 | 2,100 | Premium finishes, steam, sauna |
| Coaching / Video Analysis | 1 | 600 | Gaby Reca curriculum, private instruction |
| Pro Shop / Reception | 1 | 500 | Resident-facing, curated stock |
| Storage / Equipment | 1 | 200 | — |
Tiers with monthly allowances.
All Sport Memberships include monthly allowances. Once allowances are exhausted, members pay member rates — not non-member rates.
| Tier | Monthly Price | Included Allowances |
|---|---|---|
| Social / Lounge | $100–$250 | Lounge & F&B access · daily coffee/tea · complimentary snacks · court access at member rates |
| Sport Single | $200–$600 | 4 court bookings · 1 group clinic · 1 private 30-min · 1 fitness class · 1 sports massage (Boutique+) |
| Sport Family (2+2) | $300–$900 | 6 court bookings · 2 clinics · 1 junior academy session · 2 fitness classes · 1 sports massage |
| Founder / VIP | $500–$1,500 | 8 bookings · 2 private 60-min · 2 clinics · 2 fitness · 2 massages · 21-day priority · VIP locker · F&B credit |
| Corporate Block (5–20 employees) | $1,500–$10,000 | All Sport Single allowances per employee · monthly corporate league slot · quarterly private event credit |
By format.
| Line Item | Nano | Micro | Boutique | Flagship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social / Lounge Membership | N/A | N/A | $100–$150/mo | $150–$250/mo |
| Sport Single | $125–$200/mo | $200–$350/mo | $300–$450/mo | $350–$600/mo |
| Sport Family (2+2) | N/A | $300–$500/mo | $450–$700/mo | $500–$900/mo |
| Founder / VIP | N/A | $500–$750/mo | $650–$1,000/mo | $750–$1,500/mo |
| Corporate Block | $1,200–$3,500/mo | $1,500–$3,000/mo | $2,500–$6,000/mo | $4,000–$10,000/mo |
| Day Pass | $25–$45 | $40–$60 | $35–$60 | $35–$75 |
| Padel — Member / Non-Member | $25–$35 / $40–$55 | $25–$35 / $45–$60 | $28–$38 / $48–$65 | $30–$45 / $50–$70 |
| Pickleball — Member / Non-Member | N/A | N/A | $12–$18 / $20–$30 | $15–$20 / $22–$35 |
| Private Coaching 60-min | $75–$120 | $100–$130 | $100–$140 | $110–$160 |
| Group Clinic (up to 6) | $25–$40/head | $35–$50/head | $30–$50/head | $30–$50/head |
| Junior / Youth Program | N/A | N/A | $100–$200/mo | $150–$250/mo |
| Corporate League (season) | $2K–$4K/team | $2K–$4K/team | $3K–$6K/team | $4K–$8K/team |
| Recovery Suite | N/A | N/A | $30–$45/session | $35–$60/session |
| Group Fitness Class | N/A | N/A | $18–$25 | $20–$30 |
| Café / Juice Bar (avg ticket) | N/A | N/A | $8–$18 | $8–$22 |
| Private Event Hire / day | $500–$1.5K | $500–$1.5K | $1K–$3K | $2K–$6K |
| Naming / Sponsorship / yr | $25K–$75K | $25K–$75K | $75K–$200K | $150K–$500K |
Stabilized annual revenue by stream.
| Revenue Stream | Nano | Micro | Boutique | Flagship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memberships | $120K–$420K | $500K–$900K | $800K–$1.6M | $1.3M–$2.5M |
| Court Rentals (non-member) | $25K–$100K | $80K–$150K | $120K–$250K | $200K–$450K |
| Private Coaching (facility share) | $20K–$80K | $75K–$120K | $120K–$250K | $200K–$420K |
| Group Clinics & Leagues | $15K–$75K | $40K–$80K | $80K–$180K | $150K–$320K |
| Recovery Suite | N/A | N/A | $50K–$100K | $90K–$200K |
| Group Fitness Classes | N/A | N/A | $50K–$100K | $80K–$180K |
| Café / F&B | N/A | N/A | $80K–$160K | $200K–$440K |
| Pro Shop / Retail | $8K–$30K | $15K–$30K | $30K–$80K | $60K–$150K |
| Events / Private Hire | $15K–$75K | $20K–$60K | $80K–$200K | $200K–$500K |
| Sponsorships / Naming | $15K–$40K | $25K–$75K | $75K–$200K | $200K–$600K |
| Total Conservative | $218K | $755K | $1.5M | $2.65M |
| Total Stabilized | $825K | $1.5M | $3.2M | $5.5M |
Cost build-up by format.
| Cost Component | Nano | Micro | Boutique | Flagship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court infrastructure (courts + enclosures) | $30K–$150K | $500K–$900K | $800K–$2.0M | $2.5M–$5.5M |
| Structure / MEP / HVAC | $20K–$80K | $300K–$600K | $700K–$1.5M | $1.5M–$3.5M |
| Interior fit-out / FF&E | $20K–$80K | $150K–$400K | $600K–$1.5M | $1.5M–$4.0M |
| Tech / smart systems | $5K–$20K | $50K–$100K | $100K–$250K | $250K–$600K |
| F&B bar build-out | N/A | N/A | $150K–$400K | $400K–$1.5M |
| Permits + soft costs | $5K–$20K | $100K–$200K | $200K–$500K | $500K–$1.5M |
| Contingency (10%) | $8K–$35K | $110K–$220K | $275K–$615K | $665K–$1.66M |
| Total CAPEX | $80K–$350K | $1.5M–$3M | $3M–$8M | $8M–$18M |
4-phase rollout playbook.
Structural, acoustic, wind, zoning, egress. CAPEX scoped. Go/no-go.
Site plan, court mix, design brief, operating model, membership tiers, partnership.
Operator lock. Founding Member campaign — target 200–400 pre-sold.
Open with memberships, leagues, coaching, F&B. 90-day KPI review. Replication playbook.
De-risking: Founding member pre-sales ($3,000–$5,000/yr Founder rate) generate $600K–$2M before construction completes — materially offsetting carry on any Boutique+ format.