The Club at Altair
Irvine, Calif.
Architect/Designer | Bassenian Lagoni
Builders | Lennar | Toll Brothers
Developers | Lennar | Toll Brothers
Landscape Architect/Designer | C2 Collaborative
Interior Designer | Ryan Young Interiors
Photographer | Chris Mayer Photography
A warm façade with stone towers contrasts with contemporary detail and undulating massing that responds to the space functions within. The entry tower acts as a beacon to the community. Upon entering, the building is zoned for daily social activities to the right and the larger event spaces to the left. A variety of flexible activity spaces — indoor and outdoor, covered and uncovered — allow for simultaneous parties and events, while maintaining privacy for each.
The lounge, with a double-volume glass façade, is always open to the community; the Hub, with bars and large screens for sports events, is open daily for the community or rentable for parties. A multi-slide door on both sides expands for larger parties, or the outdoor barbecue can be rented separately. An event lawn and outdoor terrace, each with a feature fire place, can be used for large community gatherings. Two pool areas — a larger family pool and gathering area and a quieter adult lap pool — are separated with the pool restrooms.