PGA TOUR Headquarters Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA - Press pack June 2021 Set within the stunning natural wetlands of TPC Sawgrass, the new ...
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PGA TOUR Headquarters Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA Press pack June 2021 Set within the stunning natural wetlands of TPC Sawgrass, the new Global Home of the PGA TOUR in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida has recently been completed.
PGA TOUR Headquarters
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA
Bringing the entire organisation under one roof The two building bays are connected by 20-foot-wide
for the first time, the building offers an innovative bridges that encourage chance meetings, and allow for
vision for a workplace in a post-pandemic world. informal gatherings along the edges, without impeding
the flow of people. A grand central stair cascading
Focussing on health and wellbeing, the design blurs the down the central atrium creates a dynamic spatial and
boundaries between the lush landscape and the interior visual flow between successive levels. Flexible
spaces with shaded outdoor terraces and generous workspaces are located on the wide terraces along the
amenities that embrace new ways of working and atrium and the far ends of the building on the upper
collaboration. floors to support an increasingly mobile workforce.
Looking onto the lush landscape surrounding the golf
course, the western end of the building contains a new
“On our very first visit to the site at Sawgrass, we
staff café and gym on the ground floor, creating a new
were inspired by the quality of the landscape, the social focus for staff.
interplay of light and shade and the water. This led
The glazed façades and atrium fill the building with
to our very first sketches, maximising light and
natural light, also allowing for panoramic views out to
views beneath a generous overhanging roof that the surrounding landscape. The building’s raised floor
creates shaded external terraces and plaza aims to futureproof the building with the flexibility to
spaces. The building was then set amidst a change internal configurations over time. The design
adopts a simple and understated palette of materials
‘natural‘ lake on axis with the famous 17th green.”
that act as a backdrop to a vibrant and energetic
Nigel Dancey workplace.
Head of Studio, Foster + Partners Continuing its fruitful partnership with the TOUR, the
practice has begun work on the second phase of the
Nature plays a key role in the design, which incorporates project with the design of a new digital media building
principles of biophilia – an inherent affinity for nature that will help create an integrated campus at TPC
found in humans – that is proven to enhance staff Sawgrass.
wellbeing and improve the quality of the workplace. The
focus has been on creating a rich experience throughout “The new Global Home for the PGA TOUR has
the building, while enhancing the connections with the been the product of a true collaboration. Working
surrounding landscape and flooding the building with closely with the fantastic team at the TOUR, we
natural light and fresh air.
have collectively delivered a building that will
The low-slung three-storied structure is nestled within
the verdant landscape and surrounded by a newly created allow the TOUR to flourish and nurture its talent.
lake that defines a dramatic arrival experience. The It has been an incredible opportunity for us to
floorplates are bisected by an atrium that runs the length realise a complete vision – from the overall
of the building – the social heart of the building for orientation of the building to the interior finishes
company-wide events.
The atrium is lined with flexible formal and informal
and detailing.”
meeting spaces along with generous amenities for staff. James Barnes
Senior Partner, Foster + Partners
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Credits
Client Floor Area (Gross) • Defined walking and running paths built
PGA TOUR Ground Floor: 119,514 ft² (36,428m²) into the landscape.
Second Floor: 68,874 ft² (20,993m²) • Parking spaces for all employees but
Architect
Third Floor: 63,720 ft² (19,422m²) ample and easily accessible bike parking
Foster + Partners
with direct access into the gym/showers.
Number of Buildings
Foster + Partners • Golf cart parking for those that live nearby
1
Design Team and to get from the HQ to the Club House
Nigel Dancey Number of Floors (rather than driving).
James Barnes 3 • 2 elevators set into the plan with large
Kimberly Chew central stair and upgraded communicating
Building Dimensions
Daniel Martinez stairs to encourage people to walk between
Height: 46 ft / 14m
Henry Ng departments.
Length: 400 ft / 122m
Alessandro Ranaldi
Width: 221 ft / 67m Landscaping
Joe Bausano
• The building is set within the landscape of
Beau Johnson Structure
the golf course and its height is kept low to
Joem Sanez • Post-tensioned concrete slabs
limit its visual impact from the surrounding
Alan Paukman • Steel structure roof
landscape.
• Conventional aluminium curtain
Collaborating Architect • A comprehensive Landscape Plan.
wall system on a 10ft (3m) module
Wakefield Beasley • Darker glazing shaded by the building’s
Capacity roof prevents the building appearing as a
Structural Consultant
• 800+ staff members reflective mirror”.
Atlantic Engineering Services
• 150 Cellular Offices • Light tones to the metal cladding and the
Cost Consultant • 150 Collaborative Workspaces timber soffit with the reflections off the
Clark Construction • 95 Meeting Rooms/Spaces take that surround the building help blend
(Construction Manager) into the natural environment.
Parking facilities
Mechanical Engineers • Cars: 900 Sustainable features
Jordan & Skala Engineers • Bikes: 30 • The entire golf course has a comprehensive
• Golf Carts + Truck Dock water management strategy as the site is in a
Landscape Consultant
Wetland Area. Rainwater from the roof is held
Prosser Materials
in the surrounding lake.
• Concrete
Lighting Engineers • Significant overhang from the building roof to
• Glass
Lumen reduce solar load on the glazing.
• Limited Steel Structure
• PV Panels on the roof to generate electricity.
Project Manager • Timber cladding to the soffit
• 16,660 ft2 (1548m) of solar panels
RocaPoint of the roof
• 13 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Terrazzo flooring to the ground floor
Civil Consultant • 5 ETFE covered Skylights (three internal
of the building
Kimley Horn and two external) each measuring 53ft’ 10”
• Simple palette of materials
(16.4m) in length.
Civil Engineer • Materials are locally sourced where
• LEED Gold.
Kimley Horn possible.
• Raised floor providing underfloor air
Acoustics Facts to maximize comfort and efficiency.
Longman Lindsey • The building has been designed to
Wellbeing and user comfort
accommodate projected 2030 staffing
Furniture • Floor to ceiling glass to maximize natural
figures to enable flexibility to expand
JAS daylight.
into the building.
• A large roof overhang provides shading and
• The raised floor and demountable
limits glare with internal blinds only installed
partitioning allow for layouts and
Facts and Figures in certain areas.
furniture configurations to change
• Interconnecting stairs within the bar buildings
over time and adapt to the
with artwork to the walls to promote the use
Construction Start organizations change in working
of the stairs rather than the sole escalator.
2016 practice.
• Exterior terraces to provide easily accessible
Completion date Facilities outside space on all floors.
2021 • Large gym with showers and lockers
Culture & Heritage
provided in the building for all staff
Site Area • By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA
to access.
168.8 acres / 68 hectares TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts
• A full-service cafeteria.
the fans, partners and communities worldwide.
Area (Gross) • Large on-site cafe and juice bar.
• Virtually all tournaments are organized as
252,168 ft² (76,860m²) • 70 enclosed meeting spaces of various
non-profit organizations to maximize charitable
sizes and many flexible breakout spaces.
giving.
Katy Harris
Head of Communications
Foster + Partners
+44 20 7738 0455
press@fosterandpartners.com
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