What began as a modest backyard with a small pool and detached garage was transformed into a vibrant family campus designed for year-round recreation, entertaining, and togetherness. Reimagining the property as a private “clubhouse campus,” the design maximizes every square foot to create an extraordinary extension of the home.
Designed around the family’s active lifestyle, every square foot was carefully planned to support recreation, wellness, entertaining, and family life. The result is a collection of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces that function as a seamless extension of the home.
Replacing the former garage, a new two-story clubhouse with a full basement anchors the property. Folding glass walls open to the pool and outdoor living areas, while the main level features a wet bar, ping-pong area, basketball court, and gathering spaces. Upstairs, a TV lounge and home office overlook the landscape.
Taking advantage of the site’s favorable topography, the basement was excavated to create a spacious recreation level centered around a state-of-the-art golf simulator designed for both left- and right-handed players. Interactive games and flexible recreation areas make the space equally appealing to adults and children year-round.
To accommodate the expanded lower level, pool equipment and storage were relocated to an underground vault and a new gatehouse. The gatehouse also provides dedicated storage for bicycles, gardening supplies, and seasonal equipment, preserving valuable recreation space while supporting the property’s everyday needs.
Blending a contemporary clubhouse and landscape features with the traditional home and gatehouse risked dissonance, but thoughtful design and material selection achieved cohesion while giving each building a distinct identity. The family gained more living and recreation space while maintaining a unified property aesthetic.
The landscape was reimagined as an extension of the clubhouse experience. Raised garden beds, a pergola, outdoor dining areas, and a redesigned pool environment encourage recreation and entertaining, while a reconfigured circular driveway adds guest parking and EV charging without compromising the landscape.
Architect LDa Architecture & Interiors
Interior Design LDa Architecture & Interiors
Builder Kenneth Vona And Son Construction
Landscape Design Gregory Lombardi Design
Landscape Construction Paragon Landscape Construction Inc.
Photography Anthony Crisafulli Photography
2025 BRAGB Prism Awards | Silver: Most Creative/Unique Use of Space