Kamakura Golf Club House

Hijung Kasuya's Golf Club House presents a double-height interior atrium animated by the rhythmic interplay of horizontal wooden slat ceilings that establish a strong directional vector drawing the eye longitudinally through the space, while pristine white walls and structural elements create a luminous frame accentuating the warmth of natural timber materiality, the composition organized along a deep perspectival axis with a mezzanine level visible in the upper register featuring transparent glass balustrades and circular metallic lighting fixtures suspended against the dark wooden ceiling plane, the spatial arrangement demonstrates sophisticated figure-ground relationships as translucent glass block walls at left diffuse natural light into a soft ambient glow contrasting with the directional illumination emanating from the background corridor, the foreground is anchored by sculptural wooden elements that appear to be charred or darkened timber sections arranged as low seating or contemplative objects on large-format light neutral floor tiles, these organic forms introduce textural richness and biophilic resonance into the otherwise geometrically disciplined environment, the color palette demonstrates restrained sophistication with warm honey-toned and medium walnut timber hues juxtaposed against cool titanium whites and soft putty neutrals in the tile flooring, chromatic harmony achieved through analogous warm-neutral relationships punctuated by the deep espresso to carbon black of the ceiling slats and sculptural timber elements, lighting conditions suggest diffused natural daylight filtering through the glass block partition combined with concealed architectural lighting creating even ambient illumination without harsh shadows, the mezzanine level presents brass or gold-toned pendant fixtures resembling abstract circular forms that provide focal interest and vertical punctuation within the horizontally emphasized composition, spatial depth is articulated through linear perspective with strong orthogonal lines created by the ceiling slat rhythm and floor tile grid converging toward the illuminated background, the middle ground features a low stone-clad counter or planter with wooden cap running perpendicular to the main axis adding horizontal layering, textural contrast is carefully orchestrated between smooth reflective floor surfaces, rough-hewn stone masonry, refined milled timber slats, translucent reeded glass blocks, and the raw organic character of the charred wood sculptural elements, edge treatment varies from the hard crisp boundaries of architectural planes to the soft organic contours of the natural wood forms, the design demonstrates affinities with contemporary minimalist architecture emphasizing material honesty and spatial serenity while incorporating elements of traditional craftsmanship and biophilic design principles that honor natural materials and organic forms, the overall atmospheric resonance suggests contemplative tranquility and refined hospitality, a threshold moment between exterior arrival and interior sanctuary, the implied narrative invites pause and sensory appreciation before continuing deeper into the facility, viewer positioning at ground level looking longitudinally through the space creates an invitational procession suggesting journey and discovery through carefully choreographed spatial sequences.

Kamakura Country Club, located at the top of a hill, is the closest golf course to Tokyo, surrounded by nature in all directions and with a view of the Shonan Sea and as far as Yokohama City. The renewal concept of Third Place means a place that is an extension of your rich daily life spent with golf in the midst of nature. The second floor features a fitness room, restaurant, premium lounge, and other facilities that can be used freely for everything from reading to remote work.