Clubhouse extension and full internal refurbishment
Location: Newton, Suffolk
Project Type: Extending and modernising a historic golf clubhouse for the next generation
Completion: 2022
Status: Completed
Project Overview
At Newton Green Golf Club in Suffolk, TEREYN Architects were commissioned to undertake a feasibility study for the extension and full internal refurbishment of the club’s existing clubhouse, a much-loved but dated building that no longer met the needs of its growing membership.
The brief was clear: to improve the overall experience for members and visitors, enhance the building’s usability for events and hospitality, and bring the clubhouse up to modern standards. This included creating more flexible social spaces, improving circulation, adding a swing studio, providing additional buggy parking, and integrating new sustainability features such as EV charging points.
A key design challenge arose from the clubhouse’s existing footprint, which sits slightly below the green’s ground level. To resolve this, TEREYN Architects proposed a new elevated terrace to the rear, allowing guests to enjoy panoramic views across the course — perfect for events, presentations, and post-round gatherings. This intervention not only maximises the building’s connection to the landscape but also celebrates its southern outlook.
Our concept for the clubhouse design draws inspiration from the club’s long history and deep ties to the village of Newton. The proposal pays homage to its founding story — three gentlemen strolling across the village green who remarked, “Wouldn’t this make a lovely course?” — a reminder of how community, landscape, and sport intertwine in the club’s identity.
The resulting proposal is both ambitious and adaptable. The design allows for refinement through the developed design process, with flexibility in layout, materials, and finishes to ensure the final scheme balances heritage, modern functionality, and future growth.
The project reflects our continuing expansion into the hospitality and leisure sector, showcasing how thoughtful architecture can bring new life to community spaces while respecting their history and setting.
