Architectural detail: Building next to a tennis court

I used to work at a firm that would have brainstorming sessions for new projects.  We would get a brief about the parameters, split up, and reconvene later to share our ideas.  I really enjoyed this because working in architecture day-to-day actually involves minimal creativity and maximum drudgery.  Also, it's rare to find a firm where they would invite us plebs to offer design ideas.*  Anyway, I participated in three or four of these sessions when I was at this firm, but this is the only one where I remember what I proposed.

The brief was something like this:  the city wanted a building in the public park next to a track and tennis courts.  It would serve as storage for maintenance equipment and possibly restrooms and a small general store.  I think.  I don't remember this clearly, because I fixated on the adjacent-to-tennis courts part and didn't consider much else.

Growing up, I played a lot of (wild, erratic) tennis and am familiar with the dusty miserableness of tennis courts.  So I surmised that any players using these courts would naturally want something to relieve them of the frustrating chore of playing tennis.  Here are my two schemes.

Scheme one:
Create a giant funnel shape on the roof of the building so balls can be lobbed up and funneled through a maze of hamster tubes, back-and-forth, Willy Wonka-like, eventually rolling out at ground level.

Scheme two:
Apply sheets of rubber to the side of the building so that any balls that are hit against it will ricochet off at crazy and unpredictable angles.

I don't know what eventually became of the project, what scheme was proposed to the city, or if anything was built at all.  But I am still very attached to these two ideas.  If anyone is interested in erecting a building next to a tennis court, please contact me; I have a couple of exciting ideas.

Epilogue:
When I eventually left the firm to move to Seattle, my boss wished me luck on my last day.  He was particular to compliment my talent, which I very much hope was in reference to these two schemes.

*Seriously, this was the nicest firm where I have ever worked.  If you're in the Las Vegas area and you're looking for architectural work, apply here.  (Email me and I'll tell you who it is)