Carmel Country Club Expansion & Renovation

Location

Charlotte, NC

Market Sectors

  • Commercial
  • Corporate Interiors
  • Hospitality

Sub Sectors

  • Entertainment/Amusement
  • Food/Beverage - Restaurant/Bar
  • Infrastructure - Building/Site Utilities
  • Private Club

Client

Carmel Country Club

Partners

  • LS3P

Redefining the private country club member experience at a true Charlotte landmark

Carmel Country Club is a full-service private club located in South Charlotte, boasting a lush 384-acre landscape, upscale amenities, and multiple state-of-the-art activity facilities. Carmel underwent a significant renovation and expansion to further position itself as the most progressive club in Charlotte and redefine its members’ typical country club experience.

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Partnership Perks
Barringer also completed Phase 1 of the club’s overall renovation plans, leading to a continued partnership on this larger expansion and renovation project.
The expansion to the country club encompassed 21,000 square feet, while the renovation added an additional 67,000 square feet to the project’s total size.
Cultivating a program and design that would emphasize Carmel’s activity-focused atmosphere and promote the club’s energy and vibrance, this project is a true testament to the members’ wants and needs and Carmel’s desire to create an environment that would surpass all expectations.
The Carmel Country Club project won Top Hospitality Development in the Charlotte Business Journal’s Heavy Hitters Commercial Real Estate Awards.
The longstanding partnership between several of the project partners, including the client and the design and project management teams, helped foster an open-book, collaborative approach which became especially important as the project faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID pandemic.

Expanding amenities to further redefine the country club experience

The club’s 21,000 square-foot expansion included additions like the new veranda on the back of the clubhouse, as well as several main attractions, including the state-of-the-art fitness center, high-end men’s and women’s locker rooms, Grand and Junior ballrooms, and updated dining areas.

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Topping Out Celebration

Members of the project team gathered for a traditional Topping Out Ceremony, signifying the final structural beam being raised into place, completing the building’s frame. Despite occurring during COVID, it was a memorable day for all to safely gather and celebrate the progress being made. 

Enhancing the existing to create a more luxurious, experiential space

An additional 67,000 square feet were renovated within the existing clubhouse to create a luxurious, experiential space for the club members and guests. New restrooms were added, and the existing ones were updated to match the modern aesthetic. The Boardroom, President’s Room, and Founder’s Room were revitalized to create functional meeting spaces, while the main lobby is now more inviting with muted tones, creating a simplistic space that draws attention to the grand staircase.

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Celebrating a Winning Project Partnership

The project team celebrated Carmel Country Club’s win at the Charlotte Business Journal’s Heavy Hitters Awards, a prestigious award recognizing the top commercial construction developments in the Charlotte region. Carmel took home the hardware for Top Hospitality Development in Charlotte.