DUNDONALD LINKS CLUBHOUSE Members Update Document October 2015 6-8 Cole Street, Studio 11, SE1 4YH London
CONTENTS PAGE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Summary 3 1.2 Client 3 1.3 Design Team 3 2.0 APPRAISAL 2.1 Location 4 2.2 History and Context 5 2.3 Access 5 2.4 Existing Clubhouse 6 3.0 SITE RESPONSE 3.1 Wider Context 7 3.2 The Revised Proposal 8 4.0 CONCEPT 4.1 Strong Modern Form 9 4.2 A Piece in the Landscape 10 4.3 Shelter 11 4.4 Materiality 11 5.0 ARRANGEMENT 5.1 Organisation of the Building 12 5.2 Responding to the Site 13 6.0 VIEWS OF CLUBHOUSE 6.1 View from 18th Green 14 6.2 View of Restaurant 15 6.3 View of Reception 16 7.0 MATERIALITY 7.1 Sustainable Habitats 17 7.2 Natural Landscape 17 7.3 Clubhouse 18 8.0 ORGANISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY 8.1 Ground Floor 19 8.2 First Floor 20 2
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Summary A New Clubhouse The proposals are for a new clubhouse for Dundonald Links Golf Course in Ayrshire. This is to replace the temporary clubhouse currently on the site. The new building will provide changing facilities, a shop and restaurant for visitors, as well as staff facilities and a management centre for the running and maintenance of the golf course. 1.2 Client Loch Lomond Golf Club The client is keen to enhance the visitor experience at Dundonald Links, which is a world class course and deserves facilities to match. 1.3 Design Team Project Manager Hush PMC Architect Cove Burgess Architects Planning Consultant Keppie Design Quantity Surveyor McLeod + Aitken Structural Engineer Fairhurst Services Engineer TUV SUD Wallace Whittle 3
2.0 APPRAISAL 2.1 Location Site The site is in Ayrshire on the South West coast of Scotland between Irvine and Troon. The site is currently occupied by the existing temporary clubhouse, which is situated approximately 1km from the coast. Subsection Title Paragraph Title Body text Position of Existing Clubhouse 4
2.0 APPRAISAL 2.2 History and Context The Course The links course was designed by Kyle Phillips and follows in the tradition of the other courses of Royal Troon, Prestwick and Western Gailes. It was named after the ancient fortifications on a nearby hill which date back to 500-200BC. Although Dundonald Links only opened 12 years ago a golf course has existed on the site for over 100 years. 2.3 Access Context The site lies between the A78 road to the East and the Ayrshire Coast Line railway to the West. The site is accessed from Ayr Road which runs adjacent to the A78. On site roads There is an existing tarmac road onto the site with wider areas of gravel providing parking. Ayrshire Coast Line Access to the site via Ayr Road A78 5
2.0 APPRAISAL 2.4 Existing Clubhouse The Clubhouse The existing clubhouse is a temporary single-storey building. The permission for this temporary accommodation is due to expire in October 2016. As the popularity of the Dundonald Links course increases, the Club are keen to develop a clubhouse which is more in keeping with the quality of the venue. Plan of Existing Clubhouse View of Existing Clubhouse 6
3.0 SITE RESPONSE 3.1 Wider Context The Bigger Picture This diagram shows the clubhouse location in the wider context of the course itself. It also indicates the location of the factory behind the site, which should be screened from view where possible. The Fairways The dotted arrows show the key views along the 9th and 18th fairways. There is also an important relationship to the 1st Tee and the practice area. Views from the Clubhouse The blue view cone shows the extent of the desirable views across the whole of the course. The red cone shows the extent of the undesirable view to be masked. Sketch highlighting site forces. 7
3.0 SITE RESPONSE 3.2 The Proposal Location The diagram shows the amended location of the clubhouse in response to the wider context. The building directly addresses the views along the fairways, and there are direct views of the first Tee and the Practice area from the Pro Shop. Landscaping The buildings are treated as strong pieces in an natural landscape setting. There will be formal paving to the entrance of each building. The newly created drop off area will be finished with hard packed gravel to minimise the environmental impact. Site plan of Dundonald Links 8
4.0 CONCEPT 4.1 Pieces in the landscape The Landscape This type of golf course is known as a Links course after hlincas meaning slope or rising ground. This landscape is characterised by it s unique topography of undulated landforms. It is this landscape that makes Dundonald Links one of the best links courses in the world. The Object in the landscape This sculpture by Richard Serra reveals the rise and fall of the land by creating a perfectly level datum. The bold, geometric piece contracts with the landscape and heightens the sense of the undulating ground. View of the 2nd hole, Dundonald Links Richard Serra, Sea Level (1989-1996) De Wetering Park, Zeewolde, Netherlands 9
4.0 CONCEPT 4.2 Strong Modern Forms Marker in the Landscape The new clubhouse acts as a marker in the landscape. It can be seen from all directions. It welcomes you on arrival, and acts as a beacon whilst you travel the course. Sculpture Our proposal is to use bold, modern forms to create a sculptural piece in the landscape. The forms are elegantly proportioned and placed together to create interesting compositions that change as the viewer moves around the piece. Test models Richard Serra, Elevations Test models 10
4.0 CONCEPT 4.3 Protective Shelter Exposed Location The Links course is close to the coastline and exposed to the prevailing Westerly winds. Form The buildings respond to the environment by creating a strong and rugged exterior. However, inside the building will be light and bright, contrasted with the outside shell. The sculpture by Barbara Hepworth illustrates this idea beautifully; the untreated exterior contrasts with the smooth, elegant interior. Material The contrast between the internal and external environment will also be reflected in the clubhouse s materials The clubhouse is clad in Corten steel. This is a steel sheet with a rusted outer face to give a rugged durable finish. Pelagos, Barbara Hepworth 1946 Corten steel 11
5.0 ARRANGEMENT 5.1 Organisation of the Clubhouse Legibility On arrival into the clubhouse, all the facilities required are immediately visible, and clear. Events The reception is immediately adjacent to the entrance doors, for new arrivals unfamiliar to the clubhouse. Simplicity of Flow The ground floor is arranged to follow the flow of activity. The locker rooms and steward face the entrance, at the rear of the space. On the way back out, you naturally pass the open stairs to the bar and the Pro shop, before continuing onto the 1st Tee. Separate Exit It is also possible to leave via the far end of the Pro shop, as this is preferable to the club. 12
5.0 ARRANGEMENT 5.2 Responding to the Site Sense of Entrance A large canopy projects along the entire entrance facade, creating an impressive welcome and plenty of space to leave clubs. The Importance of the View The stair is located under a large roof light and invites you up to the restaurant area, where you discover the uninterrupted view over the course. 13
6.0 VIEWS OF CLUBHOUSE 6.1 View from 18th Green 14
6.0 VIEWS OF CLUBHOUSE 6.2 View of Restaurant 15
7.0 MATERIALITY 7.1 Sustainable Habitats Surface Treatment The project seeks an environmentally sustainable solution through passive means, with low impact design. The use of compacted gravel to create a permeable surface for parking provides a low carbon, low embodied energy solution which avoids any negative effects from surface run-off, etc. 7.2 Natural Landscape Existing Habitat The golf course itself was man-made, but took inspiration from the existing landscape seeking to enhance natural features to create each fairway and green. The planting around the dunes is made up of self-seeded, indigenous species, which makes the course appear much older and more established. Our proposals would continue in this manner, using plant species found in the immediate vicinity, and working with the existing dunes to implement a low impact design approach. 16
7.0 MATERIALITY 7.3 Clubhouse Materials The clubhouse is made of Corten Steel. This material is expressive of its context, becoming more distinct and etched with the passage of time and use. There will be full height glazing in the restaurant on the first floor and the pro-shop on the ground floor. Full height glazing to shop and restaurant Corten steel cladding panel 17
8.0 ORGANISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY 8.1 Ground Plan Plan design The plan is arranged around the central reception area. Each zone has different energy and climate requirements. The design takes advantage of the natural topography of the site by partially burying high intensity zones within the surrounding dunes and taking advantage of their high thermal mass. 22000 A B C D 5525 6400 5525 Landscaping an out b Zone requirements Red zone requires a high level of environmental control. It includes the locker rooms and showers. 1 CHANGING (M) CHANGING (F) Yellow zones Cut will through require dune a medium level of environmental control. They includes staff areas, the smaller of which it may be possible to naturally ventilate. Blue zone will require a low amount of environmental control. Tt includes the reception and pro-shop. Given the variable occupancy this area will effectively be an outdoor environment. 2 3 4 3800 4550 5925 WC PLANT STAFF REST STAFF CHANGE STAFF OFFICE D. WC COMMS ROOM RECEPTION/ STEWARD RECEPTION/ GALLERY SPACE LOBBY WORKSHOP/ STORE PRO SHOP OFFICE 17850 Grass / wild BAG DROP AREA Paved area t Drop off 18 Disabled parking spaces
8.0 ORGANISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY 8.2 First Floor Plan Plan design The same low-energy, passive strategy is employed on the first floor. 22000 A 5525 B 6400 C 5525 D Zone Requirements Red zone will requires a high level of environmental control. They include the Kitchen, mechanical ventilation will require special attention. 1 TERRACE Direct rou terrace Yellow zones will require medium level of environmental control. They includes the WCs and stores. Some mechanical ventilation could be combined with natural ventilation. Grass / wild planting Blue zone will require a low amount of environmental control. It includes the bar and the restaurant. Given the variable occupancy and multiple exits this area will retain an outdoor climate. 2 3 4 3800 4550 5925 MALE WC FEMALE WC RESTAURANT STORE BAR KITCHEN STORE 17850 Grass / wild planting 19