Copyright Golf & Travel International
House Proud
November 1, 2005
In keeping with the community’s villagelike feel, the clubhouse design
incorporates terraced floors, stucco facades and a varied architectural massing
that allows the building to follow the site’s undulating terrain. Low-sloping
shed roofs also follow the land and help to convey a residential ambience.
A palette of warm-toned, natural building materials is finished simply.
Antique building elements such as fountains, stone pavers and aged-wood doors
and beams reinforce the historic character of the building. According to
Ziebell, many of these centuries-old elements were acquired in the Mediterranean
region to lend an air of authenticity.
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A stone-lined
hallway. Copyright Golf & Travel International. (Click image to enlarge.)
The Silverleaf clubhouse recently won a Gold Nugget architectural award from
the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in the category of Best
Public/Private
Recreational Facility. The mating of site and style
impressed the judges, who
commented, “This building stands out as a
stunning example of Tuscan hillside
architecture in a southwestern
setting. The design is especially sensitive to
the contours of the
surrounding land while also making a striking architectural
statement.”
The structure overlooks a magnificent 18-hole, par-72, 7,299-yard run
designed by Tom Weiskopf. The fairways and greens wind through the secluded
canyons and valleys wedged between the mountains, providing views of the
dramatic elevation changes and nearby cityscapes. Après golfing, guests frequent
the clubhouse’s private, full-service spa. Silverleaf membership is by
invitation and is tied to property ownership.
Silverleaf Club & Spa, 480.515.3200, www.dcranch.com;
Oz Architects,
480.443.4904, www.ozarchitects.com;
Vallone Design,
480.421.2799, www.vallonedesign.com
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