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Golf Pavilion
By : Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 17th edition
Discipline : Architecture
Categories : Public Building / Sports & Leisure Building : Bronze Certification
The Golf Pavilion was designed as a ‘halfway house’ situated at the halfway point of the Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto course in Thornhill. It serves as a rest stop offering amenities such as snacks, beverages, and washroom facilities. Golfers may take a break, replenish their energy, and socialize with other players before continuing with the second half of their round. The layout allows members to quickly move through the space to grab a snack and use the facilities, while enjoying views of the natural surroundings.
The Pavilion was designed as a strict geometric structure within a natural landscape. It comprises a 41 square meter footprint tucked beneath an extended roof overhang that effectively doubles its usable space, drawing golfers in and offering shelter from the sun and rain while establishing an intermediate zone that is outdoors yet imparts a sense of being within the structure. The asymmetrical roof, weighted towards the back, imparts a directional motion toward the next hole. The design and materials are utilitarian and robust to serve their purpose, while also imparting a sense of character and playfulness. Angular bars reminiscent of golf clubs in a bag form a metal screen that conceals the washroom doors.
As a seasonal structure, the Golf Pavilion requires no thermal conditioning, and only minimal electrical power for appliances within the self-serve refreshment area. The interior relies mainly on daylighting and includes ceiling fans to provide thermal comfort. The Ladies’ Golf Club upholds a century-long legacy of being the only women’s golf club in North America. Utilizing only a modest budget, the pavilion is the first contemporary building on the site, establishing a new legacy and injecting a feeling of rejuvenation into a historical club.
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