A Striking Café Design at Tamahere Country Club| Turner Road Architecture

Turner Road Architecture designs a striking, visually arresting Café for the Tamahere Country Club (a luxury retirement village) residents that has also become a popular social hub for locals and visitors to the region.

A head-turning piece of architecture with its light-filled contemporary design aesthetic stands out amidst a beautifully landscaped area in the rural outskirts of Hamilton, flanked on one side by an arched schist bridge, accompanied by a waterway and fountains that extend along the southern boundary of the built form.

Large floor-to-ceiling glass walls adorn a striking angular form clad with textured metal scales and natural timbers. A linear length of vertical timber louvres anoints the façade adding a dynamic dimension, not just shielding the interiors, offering privacy, but also regulating the amount of light and heat that enters the interior.

Alfresco dining adds yet another dimension with 120-square-metres of outdoor seating covered by a stunning cedar-lined ceiling. The ceiling also features adjustable louvres that allow the roof to open-up so patrons can enjoy the sun when weather permits.

Inside, the café boasts a 235-square-metres floor area, providing ample room for patrons to relax and enjoy their dining experience. The space is light and airy due to the expansive glazing and a high, timber-tiled angled ceiling.

Warmth infuses the interior with the use of timber and a muted neutral colour scheme. Terracotta pendant lights hang in the atrium and a gentle-rust shaded marble feature wall, adds to the warm and inviting atmosphere with varied seating options that offer personal comfort.

A unique part of the design is the large angular window that offers a scenic view of the outdoors. It is not only instrumental in defining the built form but also marking an iconic landmark in the region.

Fact File:
Typology: Hospitality Design
Client: Sanderson Group
Design Firm: Turner Road Architecture, New Zealand 
Principal Architect/ Designer:
Area: Interior – 235 sq. m. Alfresco dining – 120 sq. m.
Location: Tamahere, New Zealand
Photography credits: Amanda Aitken 
Compiled by Pari Syal
Published with BowerBird