Portfolio Type: Recreation

The Town of Alys Beach recognized a need for their existing Fitness and Wellness Center to improve their offerings within the existing tennis facility due to increased interest in racket sports. To achieve this, DAG Architects was tasked with converting the existing basketball courts to six new pickleball courts along with expanding the existing tennis courts at Alys Beach’s ZUMA Wellness Center. DAG took the opportunity to enhance the play experience for guests throughout the site by capitalizing on the site’s topography to create stronger visual connections between the tennis and pickleball complex and the wellness center. Our approach provided diverse vantage points for observing games, while comfortable seating options were incorporated to accommodate extended events like professional tennis exhibitions and social gatherings. Detailing of the project follows the aesthetic established by the town, featuring red clay courts, white stucco plaster walls, stained and sculpted wood columns, expressed wood framed roof structure, and copper accents. Fresh landscape plantings and greenery complement the redesign and immerse the athletes in this picturesque location.

Originally built in 1967 around an 18-hole championship golf course, Tallahassee’s Killearn Country Club & Inn is being redesigned as The Killearn Club, featuring a new golf course, clubhouse, and amenities befitting an upscale private membership institution. Under new ownership, DAG Architects has led master planning and visioning sessions to preserve the neighborhood’s original character, while enhancing members’ experiences by creating engaging spaces that foster connection in a relaxing and enjoyable environment. The new vision elevates the golf game with cutting-edge technology, including facilities equipped with TrackMan and PuttView components. These advancements complement the practice areas, ensuring that golf can be enjoyed by players of all skill levels and ages. The newly renovated courses, designed by CW Gold Architecture, boast strategically placed comfort stations where players can rest, refresh, and socialize.  

The centerpiece of the facility will be a new 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, designed in a classic Southern style with an expansive porch that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor experiences. The clubhouse will feature a high-end restaurant and bar, private dining, and pro shop. HLGstudio’s interior design showcases a refined color palette of rich blue and brown, accented by wood detailing throughout. Members will enjoy an expanded sports complex, featuring a large family pool, tennis and pickleball courts served by the multifunction pavilion. The golf course and comfort stations are set to open in Fall 2024, with the remaining facilities scheduled to welcome members in 2026, positioning The Killearn Club as a premier destination for those seeking an exclusive club experience.