# Innovative Club Houses The Sempachersee in Switzerland By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-07-05 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-traditional-architecture-sempachersee-golf-club-is-amazing References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/architecture/Golf--Country-Club-Sempachersee/) Every single golf club house I have been to, or even seen in magazines, looks like suburban bank lobby or funeral home. The design of the [Golf Club Semparchersee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malbon-golf-carmel) in Switzerland is just awesome. The designers, Smolenicky, are German and were assigned to makeover the largest club in Switzerland. Vowing to keep the country character and integrate worldly sophistication, they have created a [sleek and minimalist clubhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daillens-sports-facility) that probably overshadows the [golf course experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/links-social-tour). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Clubhouses:** Minimalist designs can revolutionize the look of traditional golf clubhouses, making them sleek and stylish. - **Rural Chic:** Integrating rural elements with modern designs can create a distinct and unique ambiance for clubhouses. - **Worldly Sophistication:** Incorporating sophisticated designs from around the world can elevate the look and feel of golf clubhouses. ### Where This Applies - **Golf Industry:** Opportunities for golf clubs to differentiate themselves by investing in innovative clubhouse designs. - **Architecture Industry:** Opportunities for architects to produce distinctive minimalist designs. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunities for hotels and other hospitality venues to incorporate rural and traditional elements into modern designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Golf-Inspired Textural Club Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muni-indoor-golf-club.md) - [Forest Edge Clubhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magarigawa-club-clubhouse.md) - [Sustainable Swiss Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls-design.md) - [Recycled Mini Golf Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-golf-course.md) - [Architectural Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-clubhouse.md) - [Steel Pavilion Sports Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocol-sports-club.md) - [Holiday Mountain Village Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-day-house.md) - [Modern Mountain Lodges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm.md) - [Chalet-Inspired Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstaad-house.md)