Existing Clubhouse Option
The concept created a grander entry sequence and better connections with the new foyer and level 1 circulation providing ample space for a gallery-like presentation of club memorabilia and honour boards. The integrity of the existing modern/brutalist architectural style was proposed to be maintained by removing more recent unsympathetic additions and replacing with additions in keeping with the original style. The facades were proposed to be renewed with high performance glazing and natural stone cladding to greatly enhance the external look and appeal of the building.

A new large all-weather terrace was proposed off the lounge and bar areas for a high quality alfresco food and beverage experience overlooking and connecting to the course. Retention of the existing building super structure provided significant advantages in terms of the planning/approval pathway timing and avoiding many costs and potential time delays in getting any new structure out of the ground considering the sites flood zone status.

New Clubhouse Option
The new clubhouse was designed to be all on one level allowing a seamless journey from the porte cochere to all clubhouse functions. The building form with its striking new roof created a beacon from many areas of the course and on arrival to the club.

Extensive terraces and glazing to the perimeter of the new building created a more open and light filled clubhouse with panoramic vistas to the course. All front of house spaces connected seamlessly to each other, the efficient layout enabled one core service area which included bar and food service to all areas.

A new build option allowed for efficient implementation of a high performance building utilising the very latest equipment, plant, materials, insulation and glazing.