Luxury R&R at Sempach, Switzerland
Posted by ECD on October 20th, 2008
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The Sempachersee Golf Club is the largest golf course in Switzerland at a site area of 4,500 square meters. Designed by Smolenicky & Partner, the firm was commissioned to build two new buildings as the golf club was expanded. Located in these two buildings are the club house/restaurant and the maintenance structure.
The restaurant has this aura of a bright summer day, what Smolenicky & Partner would describe as “country character…with worldly sophistication.” The three large windows over at the bar encourage a panoramic view of the landscape. Also, the ingenious use of spaces for the walls allows subtle light to filter through the room. These clean, straight lines flow smoothly to the deck outside, where the floor features spectacular craftsmanship that only highlights the interiors more.
Outside, the scenery is relaxing, with a very nice view of the Alps and the clear blue sky. Meticulously manicured grounds serve as a nice backdrop to a day of dining and playing golf.
The interiors in the other rooms were amazing, too, to say the least. This is the other face of the Sempachersee Golf Club, where everything is sleek, chic and very urban. It’s the perfect complement to the club members who are looking for exclusivity and sophistication.
The dark orange walls, intricately adorned with lights, are a sight to behold. Although a different world entirely from the other rooms, the continuity is present, with the installation of panoramic windows and mirrors. The clean lines and white borders and the unconventional spatial arrangements of the furniture and walls add character to this already very handsome structure.
I like the ambiance of the two buildings primarily because the strategy was to marry two distinct styles while maintaining an expression of style and casualness, which to me was a success, judging by how beautiful the rooms look together, and apart.
The Sempachersee Golf Club is a very impressive place. It’s perfect for anyone who hates the dreariness of the average golf club resort, and is looking for something that will fit their lifestyle.
//Source from Arch Daily; Photographs by Walter Mair
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