We don’t need to play golf to design the buildings that are required where it is played. But it is necessary to have an understanding of the functions, habits, some rules and also the requierments and expectations of the client and the players. You must visit the site. 

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

With this information the first step in the project is taken. It’s like jumping into a void, but well prepared and armed with our professional tools.

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

Paper, pencil, erasor, coloured pencil, images of the site, a model of the site as existing and a generous dose of optimism. 

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

Possibilities emerge which are immediately tested. Some with a prospect of continuity, some dying immediately. One avoids the obvious; the enemy of design. Castrating. 

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

© Fernando Guerra – FG+SG Fotografia de Arquitectura

Small, rough models are made. The process of selection is continuous and sometimes it is necessary to start again.   A choice is made. A common consensus is necessary. It must be developed and tested, with models and any other tool that comes to hand. 

MODELS ©CARLOS CASTANHEIRA ARCHITECTS

MODELS ©CARLOS CASTANHEIRA ARCHITECTS

MODELS ©CARLOS CASTANHEIRA ARCHITECTS

MODELS ©CARLOS CASTANHEIRA ARCHITECTS

3D ©CARLOS CASTANHEIRA ARCHITECTS

3D ©CARLOS CASTANHEIRA ARCHITECTS

Function dominates. Morphology completes. When it is complete, it even seems obvious.  The small building, the Tea House at Taifong Golf Course is a pit stop for a rest and a snack. This is all it is. An architectural solution to the desired and intended function.

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© CARLOS CASTANHEIRA ARCHITECTS

© CARLOS CASTANHEIRA ARCHITECTS

© CARLOS CASTANHEIRA ARCHITECTS

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