Architect Mark Finlay Designs New Clubhouse for The Patterson Club
September 19, 2008 - Construction of a new clubhouse, designed by Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA of Southport, Conn. has commensed at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn.
The new design will replace the two original club buildings combining thier functions into one more efficient modern clubhouse. Keeping in the clubs Connectciut farmhouse vernacular architecture, the new building will be integrated into the golf course between the 9th and 18th holes. Renowned golf course designer Rees Jones has developed the master plan and designed renovations for the golf course originally designed by his father, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. in 1946.
Architect and President of the firm Mark Finlay said, "The new building is designed to engage the golf course and improve the functionality of the club, enhancing the golf experience. Relocating the clubhouse will provide golfers with a much easier transition on and off the course. The grand opening of the new clubhouse is scheduled for spring 2010.
Finlay has designed for nearly 20 golf and country clubs around the country and internationally. Some of Finlay's clubhouse designs and renovations can be found at Alotian Club in Little Rock, Ark,; Sankaty Head Golf Club in Siasconset, Mass.; Glen Arbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, N.Y.; and RedStick Golf Club in Vero Beach, Fla. More recently, Finlay designed a new clubhouse, a private residence, cottages and all golf related buildings at Briar's Creek Golf Club in John's Island, S.C.
Currently, the architect is working on design for Guacamaya Golf Club in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and a new private golf club, The Dormie Club in Pinehurst, N.C. Finlay was recently commissioned to design a complete renovation and additions for Nantucket Yacht Club.