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Located along the golf side of the existing clubhouse, the design respects and resonates with the existing architectural language on the property, while amplifying and adding to the experience of club.

The project directly responds to the existing colonnades and outdoor walkways around the property instead of imposing a new “form” or “style” onto the clubhouse.
By extending this elegant, architectural language from the Cypress bar, the patio’s quiet presence feels as if it was always intended to be there. The design thoughtfully utilizes the shade from two large existing trees, while maintaining the views of the golf course from the main dining room.

The structure employs an 8’ grid, matching the existing colonnades and facades. The brick pavers and roof both follow the grid, but they do not follow each other. The patio unfolds into the landscape organically and offers both covered and uncovered spaces to enjoy throughout different seasons and times of day.

Location

Houston, Texas

Collaboration

WAL studio

Design Team

Alex Warr, Joe Rivers, and Kevin Barden

Typology

Commercial

Date

2022- 2023

Structural and Civil Engineer

Sarab Engineering

General Contractor

Texana Builders

Photography

Leonid Furmansky

Process

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