Barwon Heads Golf Club
An iconic clubhouse embracing its 100 year history & expressing an authentic & functional future
Rooted in its majestic coastal setting, Barwon Heads Golf Club reinterprets a cherished landmark through a contemporary lens of heritage, restoration and authentic sense of place.
Understanding of the Club’s long-held emotional resonance – its connection to sea air, landscape and generations of shared memory – shaped a conceptual narrative that honours history while embracing subtle, meaningful evolution.
Influenced by the Arts & Crafts foundations of the original 1924 Klingender & Hamilton design, the project celebrates craftsmanship, honest materiality and a simpler, more truthful aesthetic. Principles such as clarity of structure, integrity of materials and the value of the handcrafted guided spatial decisions and detailing, leading to a holistic sensibility, where every element contributes to an atmosphere of unpretentious warmth and comfortable familiarity.
“From the moment I walked in the front door and finished in the gorgeous cafe area, it just had that wonderful Nexus touch.” Clubhouse Member
A graded interior strategy defines the building’s character across its levels.
The Ground Floor anchors the experience, celebrating the original fabric with substantial forms, a dark and muted palette, and a sophisticated, textural approach that reinforces the building’s historic strength.
The Lower Ground introduces a lighter, more relaxed and sandier palette, allowing the aesthetic to evolve more freely; here, the billiard room asserts its own rich and secluded identity.
Level 1 continues this upward shift, adopting a softer, more refined sensibility that supports quiet relaxation and an elevated sense of calm.
Local history, artists, poets, Indigenous narratives, flora, fauna and long-held club activities inform the palette and tone throughout. Guided by pillars of Tradition, Identity, Landscape, Functionality and Belonging, the design strengthens character and usability while ensuring the club remains both familiar and freshly renewed – an inclusive sanctuary shaped by legacy, craftsmanship and place.
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Commercial Interior Design
Full Service Interior Design
Comprehensive Space Planning
Colour & Materials Palette
Finishes Selection
Furniture Selection
Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrade
Fitout Facilitation
Demaine Partnership Architecture
Alchemy Construct Builder
BVC Projects Project Management
Timothy Kaye Photography
Nexus Designs Styling