From the architect. Taekwang Country Club is a 36-hole golf course located just outside of Seoul. The new two-floor café is nestled in a steep hill, acting as a visual point of reference on the course. Responding to the mountainous Korean landscape and local vegetation, the building is well-integrated into its environment.
Voids in the roof allow trees to extend above the building and filter the sunlight to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere inside. The pattern of circles is continued on the ceiling of the café for a visually coherent approach.
The elegant new café offers a comfortable space where members can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or a light meal while waiting for their caddies to take them to the teeing ground.
The café is also the resting point halfway through the game. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer generous views over the golf course and its surroundings, making the café an integral part of the sporting experience.
