Hillmaru Country Club

Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

HILLMARU COUNTRY CLUB

Ykh Associates

ARCHITECTS
Ykh Associates

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Cets Eng

ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Taesun Hong

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
Donghoon Dos

STRUCTURE ENGINEERS
Cs Structural Engineering Inc.

MANUFACTURERS
Youngjin Construction Co. Ltd, Seogwang, Dawon Company

MEPF
Kunil Partners Group

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
Youngjin Construction Co. Ltd, Seogwang, Dawon Company

ROOF STRUCTURE
Blumer Lehmann

DESIGN TEAM
Soyeon Kim, Daejung Sang, Jeonggyu Lee, Heewon Kim, Yongho Hwang, Dongjae Kim, Bongki Cho, Gungu Lee, Jeonghee Jeong, Yeongmuk Bak, Jaemin Kim, Motbi Choi, Chaewan Kim, Minyoung Park, Joewoong Ha, Isaac Jung

PHOTOGRAPHS
jeonggyu Lee, Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

AREA
2866 M²

YEAR
2022

LOCATION
Pocheon-si, South Korea

CATEGORY
Hospitality Architecture

The Pocheon Hillmaru Country Club, nestled in the tranquil rural town of Pocheon-si, South Korea, posed a unique design challenge.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue
Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

Spanning an expansive 700 acres (283 hectares) and boasting a remarkable 54-hole golf course, the club required a programmatic design that not only met the athletic needs of its sprawling grounds but also prioritized environmental sustainability.

The club owner's vision encompassed a clubhouse that could comfortably accommodate over 1,000 private lockers, 200 electric cart storage spaces, and a luxurious restaurant capable of seating up to 300 patrons, taking into consideration the club's size and anticipated daily visitors.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Jeonggyu Lee
Hillmaru Country Club
© Jeonggyu Lee

To fulfill these requirements, a series of innovative seating plans were devised, harnessing the dynamic nature of the programmatic needs.

The central lobby, an expansive space within the clubhouse, serves as a focal point, effectively dividing the restaurant, office, and locker room areas into distinct zones.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Jeonggyu Lee
Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

To cater to the diverse needs of club members, the locker room sections are thoughtfully subdivided to accommodate regular members, VIPs, and exclusive VIPs.

Each section boasts its own relaxation and recovery area, complete with hot tubs and ice baths, affording panoramic views of the stunning golf courses.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue
Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

After meticulous optimization of the locker space and uses, we adopted each locker width of 19.7 inches (500 millimeters) rather than the prevalent width of 400 millimeters.

Acknowledging the predominantly male membership, a section of the second-floor female locker area can be conveniently repurposed into additional locker space for male members, showcasing the design's inherent flexibility.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue
Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

With over 1,000 lockers available, the configuration can be easily adjusted to meet the demands of any event, catering to various ratios of men and women. Efficient user movements were carefully organized through clear and simplified zoning.

The design considered not only pedestrian flow but also the underground storage of 200 golf carts, ensuring separate and efficient pathways for employee movements and kitchen maintenance, distinct from customer areas.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Jeonggyu Lee
Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

To infuse the clubhouse with a distinctive and culturally significant aesthetic, traditional Korean design elements were thoughtfully incorporated.

One of the most striking features is the roof structure, reminiscent of a majestic whale, crafted using Blumer-Lehmann's glulam wooden structure.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Jeonggyu Lee
Hillmaru Country Club
© Jeonggyu Lee

This design choice lends a sense of grandeur to the clubhouse while paying homage to the architectural heritage of Korea. The roof's graceful slope extends 9.84 feet (3 meters) beyond the building's perimeter, an architectural motif commonly found in traditional Korean roof structures.

Further enhancing the visual appeal, the clubhouse's roof is adorned with zinc metal, while the exterior walls showcase a meticulous stone-clad finish. Within the building, the beams, eaves, and rafters are all fashioned from laminated wood, seamlessly merging tradition with modern construction techniques.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue
Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

Inspired by the traditional 'Seokkalae' (rafter) of Hanok, the distinctive pillars, and beams were meticulously designed utilizing Blumer-Lehmann's glulam wooden structure.

The resulting combination of concrete, steel, and wood not only provides unparalleled strength and stability but also significantly reduces construction time, ultimately yielding optimal results in terms of both construction and economy.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue
Hillmaru Country Club
© Jeonggyu Lee

The whimsical roof design, evocative of a soaring whale against the sky, exhibits a graceful twist, adding a sense of dynamism to the structure.

The outer walls are adorned with a glass curtain wall, creating an illusion of the roof floating above the building, particularly enchanting when illuminated at night.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue
Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

The canopy, supported by elongated wooden spans and minimal structural columns, ingeniously accommodates four drop-off car lanes, seamlessly blending functionality with architectural elegance.

To highlight the aesthetic allure of the roof structure, the second-floor locker area was intentionally designed as an open space, allowing the eye to roam freely without visual obstructions.

Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue
Hillmaru Country Club
© Dongwook Jung - Time Of Blue

Emphasizing a sense of natural beauty, the architectural finishes feature golden yellow granite stones with a rock face finish, meticulously installed using an 'open-joined' method, further enhancing the overall aesthetic cohesion.


Perspective Elevation | Diagram 1
Hillmaru Country Club
Perspective Elevation | Diagram 2


Hillmaru Country Club
1st Floor Plan
Hillmaru Country Club
2nd Floor Plan and Roof Plan
Hillmaru Country Club
1st Basement Floor Plan


Hillmaru Country Club
Elevations
Hillmaru Country Club
Sections


Hillmaru Country Club
Perspective Rafter | Diagram 1
Hillmaru Country Club
Perspective Rafter + Planking | Diagram 2
Hillmaru Country Club
Perspective Wood Structure | Diagram 1
Hillmaru Country Club
Perspective Wood Structure + Planking | Diagram 2


Hillmaru Country Club
Axonometric Structure | Diagram
Hillmaru Country Club
Detail X-11-X-21, Y1 | Diagram