Wood Marsh Pty Ltd

Lonsdale Links Clubhouse

Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit

LONSDALE LINKS CLUBHOUSE

Wood/Marsh

ARCHITECTS
Wood/Marsh

LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT
ACLA Consultants

LEAD ARCHITECT
Roger Wood

CIVIL CONSULTANT
Calibre

SERVICES CONSULTANT
Umow Lai

ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT
Metro Dynamics

PROJECT MANAGER
BVC Projects

BUILDING SURVEYOR
McKenzie Group

MANUFACTURERS
Signorino, Supertuft, Viridian, Resene & Fireshield, Yarrabee & Castlemaine Stone

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Webb Consult

AREA
1200 m²

YEAR
2020

LOCATION
Point Lonsdale, Australia

CATEGORY
Sports Field

Responding to the gently undulating terrain of the adjacent golf course and prehistoric Australian coastlands, Lonsdale Links is reminiscent of a relic in the landscape.

Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit
Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit

The contours and softened shapes of the clubhouse connect with the site and as a natural extension, its design is intentionally considered in the round, encircled by the links golf course.

Positioned on the crest of a hill, the building can be experienced from various sightlines, emerging above the trees as golfers navigate the course.

Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit
Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit

In response to its coastal conditions and the prevailing winds that come off of Bass Strait, the building is firmly anchored to its site.

Instilling extreme robustness, the structure is grounded by a series of curved blade walls embedded in the landscape, finished in a highly textured render.

Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit
Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit
Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit

Expansive dark laminated timber beams radiate from the spine of the building emphasising the non-rectilinear form.

The natural tonality is influenced by warm colours native to the rural setting, particularly the bronze glazing which reflects the evening light.

The finishes have a raw weathered quality that creates a sense of permanence in its coastal context.

Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit
Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit

The entry experience is created in the interstitial space between two monumental rendered arching blade walls, concealing the building's mass and distinct views upon approach.

The entry experience is created in the interstitial space between two monumental rendered arching blade walls, concealing the building's mass and distinct views upon approach. The sculptural qualities of the blades, and gently sloping inverted zinc roof, converge to draw visitors through the threshold.

Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit
Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit

Four circular orange lights punctuate the walls to further activate the portal. Beyond the entry walls, a timber-lined corridor gradually leads guests to the restaurant or the golfers' lounge, containing expansive, framed views towards Lake Victoria, the golf course, and rural coastal landscape beyond.

The structural elements of the building are a continuous expression internally and combine with the interior finishes to create a contemporary interpretation of the clubhouse typology. A central dry-stack stone fireplace features as the focal point to the lounge, from which the laminated timber beams and folding acoustic ceiling radiate in a sweeping profile.

Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit
Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit
Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit

Vibrant green carpets provide a visual connection to the fairway and a playful addition of colour to the naturalistic material palette. Flexibility is offered to the operation of the lounge and restaurant by way of an oversized timber-clad door, which serves to combine or separate both spaces as required.

Altogether, the clubhouse includes the golfers' lounge, restaurant, commercial kitchen, pro shop, multi-purpose space, members change rooms, kiosk and supporting amenities. Programmatic requirements are zoned for efficient adjacencies.

Lonsdale Links is both a destination and a sculpture within the landscape overlooking the premier golf course and rural views beyond Lake Victoria. Its unique positioning and architectural execution have attracted increased membership and greater community interface.

Lonsdale Links Clubhouse
© Willem-Dirk du Toit


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Wood Marsh Pty Ltd
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Wood Marsh Pty Ltd
30 Beaconsfield Parade, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia