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Golf clubhouse with Free Form canopy

Shura Island, SA

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Double-curved and gigantic

The architecture of the striking golf clubhouse was designed by London-based architecture firm Foster + Partners. The huge Free Form surfaces of the roof were planned by the Blumer Lehmann team using parameterisation, produced and assembled on site at the Red Sea.

The golf clubhouse featuring a restaurant, reception, golf shop and changing rooms is part of the new ‘The Red Sea’ tourist destination and impresses with its Free Form roof formed by five curved leaf shapes. The complex Free Form structure of the roof placed great demands on statics and geometry. This is due to the unique shape and size of each individual leaf. In addition, a total of 664 double-curved beams made of laminated timber together form the entire roof from the five individual curved surfaces.

To overcome the challenges during erection, the parameterisation planning team specified every single connection – such as steel plates, bolts, etc. – for each individual component in the three-dimensional model right at the start.

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Daniel Bucher

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Project details

Client:
Red Sea Global
Architecture:
Foster + Partners
Project type:
Leisure and sport
Construction type:
Free Form
Services:
Timber construction
Construction:
2022-2024
Locality:
Shura Island
Country:
Saudi Arabia

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Aerial view of illuminated timber roof structure with diamond grid pattern on Shura Island at sunset

The diamond-shaped timber grid spreads like a net across the illuminated building, highlighting the sculptural strength of the architecture – especially striking at twilight.

Interior view with striking timber ceiling in the golf clubhouse on Shura Island

The finely crafted timber ceiling with precise slat placement defines the elegant character of the space and illustrates the potential of modern timber architecture.

Aerial view of the roof-shaped structure of the golf clubhouse on Shura Island with diamond-shaped grid pattern

The organically shaped roofs unfold like leaves in the landscape, reflecting the architectural vision of unity between structure and nature.

Drone view of the golf clubhouse on Shura Island with petal-shaped roof structures

The interwoven roof structures resemble oversized petals, giving the architectural ensemble an organic and light appearance.

Aerial view of the illuminated golf clubhouse on Shura Island at sunset with curved roof and large glass façade

The organically curved roof and expansive glazing create a warm transition between interior and exterior – especially striking at sunset.