BACKGROUND
Founded in 1932, Lewes Yacht Club was born of the idea to form a sailing association. Since then, the Club has been a place where members have met to create lasting memories with family and friends. As lifestyles evolve, the Club leadership acknowledged the need to continuously improve, embrace change, and proactively plan for the future. The Committee engaged Chambers to develop and further define a Master Plan that expands and modernizes their facilities and enhances the overall Lewes Yacht Club experience.
OUR APPROACH
Members’ top priority was to replace the outdated Pool House (constructed in 1987). Chambers developed a new, three-story structure that connects to the existing clubhouse. The new building primarily maintains the existing footprint and site parking of the existing structure and is designed with interior and exterior aesthetics that complement the existing architecture and design of the Clubhouse.
The new Pool House enhances the entry experience with improved connection from the exterior to the upper level of the Clubhouse. The design provides members with modern showers, changing areas, and restrooms including incorporating unisex Family Restroom & Changing Rooms for increased privacy for families with children. An expanded pool deck provides needed space for additional lounges, tables, and chairs. In addition, a new Multi-Purpose Room provides opportunities for private events (classes, presentations, parties, etc.) with an adjacent servery for easy access. Storage capacity was also expanded to meet the demands for food, beverage, and seasonal storage.
The Clubhouse renovation included a remodel and refresh of all interior décor and finishes throughout member spaces, as well as a significant terrace expansion, including a large, covered portion with retractable screened enclosure. The new feature is directly connected to the Bar/Lounge and Family Dining areas via operable glass walls providing an indoor-outdoor connection to the screened outdoor dining terrace. The new Bar/Lounge area features a large, cross-talk bar with adjacent table seating and soft seating.
The upper level dining areas were also reconfigured to allow for separate Bayview Room and Bar Lounge experiences. An expanded Outdoor Deck significantly increases the outdoor dining capacity and enhances the member dining experiences with views of the pool area and Atlantic Ocean.
