MUNI: indoor golf combines socializing and architecture by famous designers

In the heart of Montréal, a former industrial building is transformed into an immersive and refined golf club. MUNI combines contemporary design and historical memory, redefining the indoor golf experience through a space where technology, conviviality, and architecture interact in perfect balance.

An immersive experience in the industrial heart of Montreal

Located inside the Nordelec, an imposing industrial building dating back to 1913, MUNI emerges at the intersection of Saint-Patrick and Shearer as an indoor golf club capable of offering a social and engaging experience.
The design studio Ivy Studio focuses on a balance of authenticity and modernity. The brick facades and large windows serve as a backdrop to an interior that preserves the raw and authentic character of the building: exposed concrete floors, steel structures, and brick walls interact with warm and refined interventions, creating a balance between past and contemporaneity.

Fluid and welcoming spaces

On a surface area of 645 square meters, MUNI occupies a corner of the ground floor with independent entrance. The journey begins in the double-height entrance area, where a green oak counter introduces the visitor to a space with a strong character.
A cement staircase leads to the main level, transforming into an exhibition and functional path thanks to custom-made furniture.
The central corridor distributes the different areas: on one side, seven private lounges with golf simulators, each furnished like a small living room with padded seats, high tables, and ambient lighting; on the other side, a full-service restaurant with bar that becomes the pulsating heart of the club. Here, the palette of intense greens and navy blues, the custom sofas, and the large screens create a dynamic and convivial environment, perfect for sharing moments of relaxation after the game.

Materials, textures, and details, heritage and innovation

The material concept balances the industrial context with the elegance of classic golf clubs. Shades of forest green, burgundy, and red oak warm the space, while stainless steel and chrome details introduce a nod to the digital technology of simulators.
In the lounges, wood-paneled walls, grass-patterned carpets, and floor-to-ceiling heavy curtains evoke a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Decorative elements, such as checkered lamps and striped fabrics, reinterpret typical golf world patterns with a contemporary language. These material contrasts transform MUNI into a place where interior design architectural projects become a sensory and identity experience.

Lighting and atmosphere: light as a distinctive sign

Light plays a key role in defining the atmosphere of the club. A large green wooden light box suspended above the reception captures attention from the outside, while fabric lamps and steel wall lights create a visual rhythm in the common areas. In the restaurant, triangular lamps inspired by golf flags accentuate the place's identity; in the lounges, on the other hand, checkerboard light modules offer soft and playful illumination.
Every detail is designed to enhance the social and welcoming dimension of the club, transforming MUNI into an immersive experience of design, sports, and conviviality. A project that redefines the concept of indoor golf, blending tradition and innovation with a unique architectural vision.

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