ICONIC TURNBERRY
GOLF RESORT IN SCOTLAND TRANSFORMED FOR THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
16 Jul 2009
Architects 3DReid working with Fox Linton Associates have completed
the refurbishment of the iconic Turnberry hotel which has re-opened
as part of the renowned Starwood Luxury Collection brand. The works
have been completed on behalf of owners Leisurecorp who have invested
close to £40m in the restoration.
Turnberry Hotel - exterior
The works on the listed building encompassed restoration of the ground
floor public areas, more than 40 ocean-view bedrooms, 4 ocean-view
suites, the external elevations & roofs, and the main entrance
courtyard. These works have been completed in time for The Open Championship
2009 which is being staged on the historic resort's renowned Ailsa
course from July 16-19.
Turnberry Resort Scotland 1906 Signature Restaurant
The project has transformed the historic building back to its original
grandeur by re-forming the original spaces and layouts and has provided
guests with a new open grand foyer and restored the Grand Tea Room,
a new reception and check-in area, , a new sports bar - the 'Duel
in the Sun' and a rejuvenated restaurant '1906'. The works also included
the refurbishment of a number of ocean-facing private meeting and
dining rooms, a business centre and a full refurbishment of the main
kitchens, staff facilities and the addition of a new laundry.
Turnberry Resort Scotland Ailsa Bar and Lounge
3DReid were responsible for progressing and finalising the client's
design brief and masterplan, working with PDA Heritage Consultants
in achieving planning & listed building consents and for successfully
gaining building warrants all within very tight timescales. 3DReid
provided a lead-designer role with a full on-site architectural team
and were responsible for managing and co-ordinating the design team
on all fronts prior to and during the construction phase.
Turnberry Resort Scotland Deluxe Ocean View Room
Project Leader at 3DReid Mark Bruce said: "It has been a great
privilege to be involved in the reinvigoration of such an iconic building.
We are immensely proud of the transformation and of all of the efforts
that have been taken, over such a short period of time, by the design
& construction teams to revitalise this historic building back
to its former grandeur."
For more information on Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort, please
visit, www.luxurycollection.com/turnberry.
Turnberry Resort Scotland images / information from 3DReid Architects
Turnberry Luxury Collection Resort - Project Team
3DReid - Architects
Fox Linton - Interior Designers
Gleeds Management Services - Project Managers & Quantity Surveyors
Peter Drummond Architects - Heritage Consultants
Watermans - Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
Shepherd Gilmour - Structural Engineers
Ironside Farrar - Landscape Architects
Studio-29 - Lighting Designers
Humble & Arnold - Kitchen designers
Interserve Project Services Ltd & Interserve Retail & Interiors
- Main Contractor & Fit-Out Contractor
Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort
Located in Ayrshire, Scotland Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort
first opened in 1906 and quickly established itself as the premier
destination for social and sporting events. Converted into an airfield
during both world wars, the Ailsa course, designed by Mackenzie
Ross, reopened to the public in 1951. The course emerged from acres
of runway, foundations of brick huts, hangars and transformer houses
left over from the Second World War and has been established as
one of the world's most renowned golf courses. The Spa at Turnberry
was added in 1991 and the new Golf Clubhouse June 1993. The Colin
Montgomerie Links Golf Academy, the first of its kind in the world,
opened in 2000, offering a unique teaching environment with state-of-the
art facilities. This was followed with the opening of the Kintyre
course in 2001. With its spectacular setting, challenging golf holes
and awe-inspiring views, each course is world renowned. The Onsite
Outdoor Activity Centre offers guests a variety of distinguished
outdoor activities including, quad biking, horse-riding, fishing,
off-road driving and more. The Arran course, a par 3 and 4 course,
opened in 2002 as the ideal venue for on-course lessons for novices
and offer expert players a warm up round prior to their game on
the Ailsa or Kintyre. In 2001 Turnberry greatly expanded its accommodation
options by building nine two-bedroom luxury cottages, ideal for
couples and families, as well as twelve luxury lodges with either
six or eight ensuite bedrooms, adjacent to the hotel with breathtaking
views across the golf courses and sea.
About Leisurecorp
Leisurecorp, a division of Nakheel Leisure, is the world's most
powerful emerging golf entity. In November 2007, Leisurecorp announced
a long-term partnership with The European Tour, heralding a new
era for world golf. This partnership includes the creation of The
Race to Dubai - a $10 million season-long competition which replaces
'The European Tour Order of Merit' and culminates in the world's
richest golf tournament, the $10 million Dubai World Championship.
Held annually at Leisurecorp's Jumeirah Golf Estates, the Dubai
World Championship will be open to players ranked 1- 60 in The Race
to Dubai. Jumeirah Golf Estates will also become home to The European
Tour's International Headquarters and The European Tour Performance
Institute, a custom-built training facility exclusively for the
use of European Tour members. Established by Dubai World in July
2006, Leisurecorp specialises in the development of premium golf
and lifestyle destinations. In addition to Jumeirah Golf Estates,
the world's largest golf community, Leisurecorp's portfolio includes
Turnberry, Scotland's premier golf resort and host of The Open Championship
2009, and Pearl Valley Golf Estates, South Africa's leading residential
golf community and home of the South African Open Championship.
Leisurecorp is a minority owner of Troon Golf, the world's leading
luxury golf management, development and marketing company, and investor
in GPS Industries, which provides GPS-enabled technologies for the
golf industry. The company also has ventures in the marina and ski
resort sectors. For more information please visit www.leisurecorpmediacentre.com
About The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts
The Luxury Collection® is a selection of hotels and resorts
offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured
memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers
a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations.
Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its
location; a portal to the destination's indigenous charms and treasures.
Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service
and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely
enriching experience. Today, The Luxury Collection is a glittering
ensemble of more than 70 of the world's finest hotels and resorts
in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations
around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning hotels
that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled
service, style and class in some of the most desired destinations
in the world. Most recently, Mystique, a Luxury Collection Resort,
was honoured with the 2008 Travel + Leisure Design Award for Best
Small Resort in the world. All of these hotels, many of them centuries
old, are internationally recognised as being among the world's finest.
For more information, please visit www.luxurycollection.com.
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