MUNI Indoor Golf Club / Ivy StudioSave this picture! Alex LesageMontreal, CanadaArchitects: Ivy StudioAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:645 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Alex Lesage More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Muni is an indoor golf club designed to offer an immersive and social experience. The Nordelec, a vast industrial heritage building dating back to 1913, provides an impressive backdrop for this unique venue. Its brick-clad faade and expansive windows set the stage for an interior where exposed concrete floors, structural steel, and raw brick walls maintain the industrial character of the space while contrasting with warm, refined interventions.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Layout & Spatial Flow -Save this picture!On the opposite side of the corridor, the full-service restaurant and bar create a vibrant social hub. Elevated banquette seating upholstered in deep green and navy striped fabric defines the space, alongside a long communal table and intimate booth arrangements. The bar, positioned centrally, features an angular form with integrated TV screens above, mirroring the club's sports-oriented identity. Large television screens are mounted throughout the restaurant, ensuring visibility from all seating areas. A hidden kitchen supports the Southern-inspired menu, offering dishes such as baby back ribs, mac and cheese, fried chicken, and shrimp and gritsflavors that are rare in Montreal.At the rear, a secondary entrance connects Muni to the Nordelec building, allowing for direct access from within the complex. A staircase behind the reception counter leads to a small mezzanine overlooking the main floor, available for private events and offering an elevated vantage point over the club's social activity.Save this picture!Save this picture!Materials & Finishes -To balance the industrial setting with warmth and sophistication, the material palette draws inspiration from classic golf club aesthetics. Deep forest greens, lighter putting-green tones, and rich burgundy accents create a refined yet vibrant atmosphere. Red oak veneer clads several walls and custom millwork elements, bringing a sense of intimacy to the otherwise raw concrete and brick shell.Save this picture!In the simulator lounges, wood-clad walls, textured green carpeting with a wavy grass-like pattern, and full-height heavy green curtains reinforce a cozy, enclosed feel. Playful nods to traditional golf textures are woven throughout the space, including checkered light boxes in the simulator ceilings, striped banquette fabrics, and warm red accents on furniture bases. Additional materials include opaque green-stained oak, natural red oak, glossy mint green-painted walls, and marble in green and red hues. The contrast between these warm, rich materials and sleek stainless steel and chrome details introduces a subtle nod to the digital technology that powers the simulators.Save this picture!Save this picture!Lighting & Ambiance -A carefully curated lighting scheme enhances Muni's ambiance, reinforcing both its social and immersive qualities. A monumental warm light box, encased in deep green wood, is suspended above the reception desk, creating a striking first impression visible from the exterior. In the restaurant, soft fabric cylinder fixtures hang from the open ceiling, while custom steel sconces with burgundy panels line the walls, adding warmth and contrast.For a more intimate dining experience, custom triangular light fixturesdrawing inspiration from golf flagsare suspended above the bar. In the simulator lounges, ambient lighting is provided by suspended checkered light squares above the tables and stools, echoing the sport's iconic patterns. Minimalist chrome sconces contribute to a home-like feel within the lounges, while the main hallway features a gallery wall of illuminated retro golf imagery, evoking the classic "hall of fame" aesthetic of country clubs.Save this picture!A New Standard for Indoor Golf -Muni redefines the concept of an indoor golf club by placing equal emphasis on social engagement, refined hospitality, and cutting-edge technology. Unlike traditional golf simulators that prioritize performance and technique, Muni celebrates the communal spirit of the sportrecreating the experience of a foursome sharing a round over several hours. The design blends the nostalgia of classic country clubs with a modern, minimalist interpretation, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation.As a pioneering venue in the industry, Muni is not just a standout destination in Montrealit sets a new global precedent for indoor golf culture.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeIvy StudioOfficePublished on March 21, 2025Cite: "MUNI Indoor Golf Club / Ivy Studio" 21 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028162/muni-indoor-golf-club-ivy-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream