Caddies & Clubhouses: The Architecture of Golf

Golf has existed in varied varieties for hundreds of years, however the fashionable recreation as we all know it has developed to incorporate expansive fairways with scenic vistas and new amenity buildings. The twentieth century introduced a pointy rise within the sport’s reputation, which in flip led to a rise in new clubhouse designs. Constructed with lounges, bars, outlets and storage areas, these buildings are designed round rest and recreation. Wanting on the structure of golf from around the globe, the next tasks showcase clubhouse designs exploring precision, steadiness and open views to the course.

The Ayla Golfclub takes inspiration from the pure dunescapes and mountains of the Jordanian desert in addition to the architectural heritage of the traditional Bedouin. The revolutionary and natural design of the constructing varieties the enduring core of the Ayla Oasis mixed-use resort improvement in Aqaba metropolis.

The Siam Nation Membership is legendary for its superior golf programs, services and companies. It has three distinctive golf programs: Siam Nation Membership Outdated Course, Siam Nation Membership Pattaya Plantation, and Siam Nation Membership Waterside. The proprietor of the challenge aimed to construct a brand new golf membership “Waterside” subsequent to the unique programs to have the ability to welcome purchasers.

Situated throughout the Ozark Mountains, the Blessings Golf Clubhouse and Guardhouse is a stand-alone construction set on the base of the hill. Appearing as a sort of lined bridge from the north-facing mountain ridge into the Osage Indian archaeological preservation zone, the constructing creates an entry portal that operates as a breezeway framing the eighteenth inexperienced.

This scheme was made to redevelop Feldon Valley, with the ultimate section of works culminating within the opening of a brand new boutique lodge and 4 woodland lodges. Located within the Cotswolds Space, 3 miles east of Shipston-on-Stour, Feldon Valley traces its origins to the early Nineties, when a bunch of enterprising native farmers and businessmen took the choice to transform agricultural land right into a golf membership.

This challenge was designed to combine with the environment by balancing the constructed structure with the topographic, in addition to utilizing conventional supplies and building strategies. Some qualities of the setting have additionally been introduced into the inside and vice versa. The result’s a constructing that reinterprets and respects the panorama. 

The Wembley Golf Course challenge concerned substitute of the present services with a spread of hospitality choices, operate areas, new changerooms and workplace house. Key issues for the design have been to enhance the entry sequence of the precinct and to unify the buildings on a central axis.

For the Olympic clubhouse, the crew selected to design a constructing organized like a cushty veranda, dissolving the bounds between the panorama, the constructing, and the customers. They created a plaza which articulates the course with the programmatic volumes round it. The proposal additionally makes use of conventional Brazilian architectural components like parasols, brise-soleis and cobogós, in an effort to create snug areas between inside and exterior.

The constructing of a golf course membership is situated within the district of Ežeraičiai within the space of ‘the V Golf Membership’, which is designed in line with the requirements of the American Golf Affiliation. The amount of the constructing is knowledgeable by two horizons – a distinguished terrace and a flat roof. As a distinction to the encompassing setting, these two components emphasize the strict horizontal character of the constructing.