The Kensington Club

An integrated club for sports and recreation

Designed as a retreat from city life, the Kensington Club Nashik is centered around a cricket field, framed by porous structures. The distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces is blurred, offering uninterrupted views of the river and beyond.

Designed to a retreat from city life, this sports club incorporated a wide variety of facilities. The distinction between outdoor and indoor spaces is blurred as the open restaurant offers an uninterrupted view of the river and beyond.

CLIENT The Kings Club Pvt. Ltd.

BUILT-UP AREA 8,600 sq.ft.

SERVICES Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape

LOCATION Nashik, Maharashtra

SITE AREA 11 Acres

YEAR OF COMPLETION 2017

The site is located high above the road and offers serene views to the river, which provides a connection with the landscapes of the surroundings.

Nashik, a prominent city in Maharashtra, is known for its rich historical and religious context. To offer a respite from the city’s daily hustle and bustle, the club was strategically designed on the outskirts. The city's architecture, which harmonizes ancient and contemporary influences, reflects its deep cultural heritage. This club, crafted as a retreat for relaxation and recreation, provides a range of facilities tailored to the needs of users.

The design of a new sports and recreation club offered an opportunity to create a space that respected and integrated the city’s colonial heritage while meeting modern recreational needs.

Equipped with various amenities to facilitate the users, the club serves as an example of colonial architecture.

The Sports club is designed to be a recluse from the city life. The facility includes a cricket field, tennis court, badminton courts, gym, spa, golf putting area, restaurants, meeting rooms, banquet facility and guest rooms amongst other things.

The place serves as a source for sports and recreation. The outdoor space was designed for active use by the members. Natural materials were used to enrich the earthly essence of the place.

Complemented by a lush landscape, the club is dotted with native shrubs and trees. The landscape design has been thoughtfully planned to meet the functional requirements of the club, incorporating various facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, and a cricket field. The pathways are beautifully crafted and adorned with flower beds and gardens.

The natural environment is highlighted through the use of materials like saw-cut wood, exposed steel, and modern classical elements, the pandemic, the club has become a haven for the community - a space where people can safely enjoy the simple joys of life outdoors with their families.