HNP Landscape Architecture collaborated with CDFL Architects + Engineers and the City of Dothan on the master planning, schematic design, and construction documentation for a new pickleball complex at Rip Hewes Athletic Complex. The highly anticipated facility opened in July 2026 and brings 25 covered pickleball courts, including a championship court to the community.

Designed for year-round play, the fully covered complex includes lighting and overhead fans to support extended use regardless of daylight or weather conditions. Beyond planning and schematic design, HNP provided detailed construction documents for court layout, surfacing, fencing, netting, and landscaping.

The project features innovative court construction using MAPEI’s Mapecrete system beneath the playing surface in place of asphalt. The fiber-reinforced concrete was incorporated to help minimize cracking and improve long-term durability. The courts are finished with MAPEI Mapecoat TNS Finish 3, providing consistent ball bounce, skid resistance and optimized texture.  It is certified as ITF Category 3 (Medium Pace) creating an ideal balance between ball friction and player traction.
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All courts were designed to meet standards for hosting USA Pickleball tournaments, positioning Dothan as a premier regional destination for the rapidly growing sport. The Dothan Pickleball Complex represents a $6.5 million investment in the future of recreation for the community.

​Graham is a native of Homewood, Alabama, and earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Auburn University. Growing up, he spent much of his time playing sports, fishing local creeks and rivers, and enjoying the outdoors. He discovered landscape architecture during his senior year of high school and was immediately drawn to the profession for its unique combination of design, creativity, and the natural environment.

At HNP, Graham enjoys contributing to projects that create functional, engaging outdoor spaces for the communities they serve. Outside the office, he enjoys running, working in the yard—especially mowing the lawn—cheering on his favorite sports teams, and spending time with family and friends.

HNP is thrilled to welcome Catherine Carver and Barrett Harper to our internship program for the summer.  Both Catherine and Barrett are from Vestavia, Alabama, pursuing degrees in Landscape Architecture at Auburn University.

CATHERINE CARVER
Catherine was drawn to Landscape Architecture at a young age because it combined her love of plants and animals with her family’s background in the horticultural business.

In her time so far at HNP, she has enjoyed learning the technical side of the profession while sharpening her planting design skills. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and birdwatching.

BARRETT HARPER
Barrett envisions himself creating spaces for people to enjoy and build memories. It was that vision that inspired him to pursue a degree in Landscape Architecture. He said, “I have always imagined going to a site that I helped create and seeing people engaging in the space.  Imagining what that would feel like inspires me to become the best designer I can be.”
 
In the last few weeks, he has learned new schematic design techniques and developed a strong sense on what daily life is like in the professional world. The importance of effective communication and the value of collaborating with others while seeking ways to improve are some principles he will carry with him. In his free time, Barrett enjoys watching football and playing golf.