kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan

Kubo Tsushima Architects revamps 50-year-old clubhouse

 

Kubo Tsushima Architects takes over the complete renovation of the JGM Kasumigaoka Golf Club in Inashiki, Japan. The revamping of the 50-year-old clubhouse focuses on aligning with the evolving needs of the post-pandemic golf industry by promoting digital transformation and updating the facilities. A facade reminiscent of a large mass of earth connected by soft curves envelopes the revamped venue. The bold entrance gate emerges from thick concrete walls and extends four meters without supporting columns, serving as a welcoming gateway and a cover for the car drop-off area. Added louvers conceal utility pipes and equipment, transforming the once stark concrete structure into a more inviting and layered facade.

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan
all images by Munetaka Onodera, courtesy of Kubo Tsushima Architects

 

 

JGM Kasumigaoka Golf Club in japan hosts a textured interior

 

Kubo Tsushima Architects aims to modernize the structure, attracting a broader demographic, including female golfers and younger generations. Inside, the clubhouse hosts wooden curved walls and natural materials, creating a serene atmosphere. The Tokyo-based practice incorporates a circular coffered ceiling and wooden louvers in the entrance hall, combined with earth-tone plaster finishes, to create a textured environment. The lobby includes shop spaces on both sides, framed by curved columns, with comfortable sofas placed in its center. A green carpet, drawing of the golf course, guides visitors naturally from the clubhouse to the greens, ensuring a smooth transition. The exterior renovation uses layering techniques to enhance the building’s appearance. Louvers conceal exposed utility elements, creating a cohesive look that softens the original structure.

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan
Kubo Tsushima Architects is undertaking the complete renovation of the JGM Kasumigaoka Golf Club

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan
aligning with the evolving needs of the post-pandemic golf industry is the main goal of the renovation

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan
a facade reminiscent of a large mass of earth envelopes the revamped venue

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan
added louvers conceal utility pipes and equipment

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan
inside, the clubhouse hosts wooden curved walls and natural materials

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan
both sides of the lobby feature shop spaces

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a circular ceiling and wooden louvers combine with earth-tone plaster finishes

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan
a green carpet guides visitors from the clubhouse to the greens

kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan
layering techniques enhance the building’s appearance

kubo-tsushima-architects-earthy-curves-renovated-japanese-golf-club-facade-07-23-2024-designboom-1800-02

louvers conceal exposed utility elements, creating a cohesive look

 

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curved columns frame the shops
curved columns frame the shops
materiality combinations create a textured environment
materiality combinations create a textured environment
the hues and materials ensure a serene atmosphere
the hues and materials ensure a serene atmosphere
jgm kasumigaoka golf club hosts a layered interior
jgm kasumigaoka golf club hosts a layered interior

project info:

 

name: JGM Kasumigaoka Golf Club
designer: Kubo Tsushima Architects | @kubotsushimaarchitects
client: Japan Golf Management
project management: HUNDRED DOORS
construction: M・LAND Construction Corporation

location: Inashiki, Japan
photographer: Munetaka Onodera | @munetaka_onodera

 

 

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