Putting-green hues and burgundy accents enliven the concrete interior of this indoor golf club in Montreal, designed by Ivy Studio.
Located in the historic Nordelec building, the Muni indoor golf club offers simulators for practising swings and perfecting putts in a social environment.
It occupies a 6,943-square-foot (645-square-metre) ground-floor corner unit in the 1913 industrial building, which came with exposed brick and concrete surfaces that provided the designers a starting point.
“Its brick-clad facade and expansive windows set the stage for an interior where exposed concrete floors, structural steel, and raw brick walls maintain the industrial character of the space while contrasting with warm, refined interventions,” said Ivy Studio.
A double-height entry area welcomes guests, who can immediately peruse golf-related products in the adjacent retail space.
The reception desk is built from forest-green oak veneer and positioned below a square light box framed in the same material.
A wide concrete staircase leads from the entrance up to the main club area, with burgundy millwork elements placed over the steps to provide display podiums for the store.
Seven golf simulator rooms are arranged across the upper level, featuring curved corners to soften the lines of the connecting corridors.
These lounges are arranged in pairs, plus one trio, and can be connected by retractable partitions to accommodate larger groups.
Their outer-facing walls are painted in a pale glossy “putting green” hue, while their interiors are lined with red oak panels and grassy textured carpet that matches the tone of the seating upholstery.
“To balance the industrial setting with warmth and sophistication, the material palette draws inspiration from classic golf club aesthetics,” said Ivy Studio.
Checkerboard ceiling panels integrate lighting, and a smaller-scale check pattern covers the cushions on built-in corner benches.
“Playful nods to traditional golf textures are woven throughout the space,” said Ivy Studio.
The club also includes a restaurant, which is similarly decorated with dark wood and green elements to contrast the predominantly concrete interior.
Banquette seating is wrapped in green and navy striped fabric, and tables feature marble tops and burgundy bases.
The dining area is illuminated with soft fabric cylinder fixtures that hang from the open ceiling and custom steel sconces with burgundy panels that are mounted on the walls.
“The design blends the nostalgia of classic country clubs with a modern, minimalist interpretation, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation,” said Ivy Studio.
Ivy Studio is known for introducing bold splashes of colour or dramatic materials into its interiors.
Other examples include an Ottawa restaurant modelled on classic diners, a Montreal eatery featuring striking marble surfaces and a creative hub punctuated by pink and purple moments.
Taking a similarly contemporary approach to golf, 22RE recently designed stores for apparel brand Malbon in Miami and Carmel-by-the-Sea that aim to eschew the sport’s stuffy reputation.
The photography is by Alex Lesage.
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