The Club at Keowee Key Renovation

Salem, SC

DP3 Architects led the renovation and expansion the Keowee Key Clubhouse and the Conference and Event Center, transforming the spaces into a versatile facilities that supports dining, social gatherings, and large-scale events.

Throughout the projects, practical yet refined lighting, effective sound attenuation, protected access, and state-of-the-art audiovisual systems were thoughtfully integrated. The result is a cohesive, highly functional environment that improves operational efficiency, supports revenue generation, and enhances member satisfaction.

Originally built in 1977 as a 25,590-square-foot clubhouse, the project expanded the facility to a total of 37,325 square feet across two levels while enhancing functionality, flow, and member experience throughout.

THE CLUBHOUSE

The renovated club features dramatic rooflines, raised ceilings, and open sightlines that connect interior spaces to the surrounding landscape through expansive walls of glass. A refined material palette of natural stone, marble, tile, and updated finishes creates a calm and inviting atmosphere. Key program elements include the Vista Ballroom, with 12-foot ceilings and seating for more than 250 guests; the Cascades Grill, offering casual dining with a waterfall feature and seamless indoor/outdoor connections; and a new patio accommodating more than 100 guests. Expanded bar, dining, and kitchen capacities were central to the design, including a newly conceived neighborhood café, a satellite ballroom bar, and reconfigured casual dining and bar areas.

Conference & Event Center

The event center includes four meeting rooms—two newly added—upgraded flooring, modern interior lighting, new furnishings, and enhanced audiovisual capabilities. The ballroom offers flexible partitions for customizable layouts, direct access to the front entrance, patio, back lawn, and bar, and seating options ranging from 15 to 300 guests. Additional renovations include updated locker rooms, a newly designed library, and a refreshed pro shop, further reinforcing the facility as a central hub for member life.

The club and event center renovations create a welcoming, flexible destination that continues to exceed member expectations while supporting a wide range of social, corporate, and community activities.

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The Club at Keowee Key Renovation

Built in 1977, the club at Keowee Kee was about 25,590 square feet in total area on two levels. DP3 Architects designed a modernization, re-branding, and expansion of the existing club facility for a total new facility size of 37,325 square feet. The renovation included a Vista Ballroom boasting 12-foot ceilings and seats 250+, Cascades Grill casual dining with waterfall feature, inside/outside dining with a new patio that seats 100+.

The renovated club features natural stone, marble, tile, and updated finishes. Walls of light-filled windows bring the outdoors in. The clean lines in muted tones create a calm and inviting atmosphere. Dramatic rooflines; raised ceilings; open sightlines; and panoramic, indoor/outdoor components in every venue were all on the member must-have list. Expanding bar, dining, and kitchen capacity was vital, and included a desire for a newly conceived neighborhood café, a satellite ballroom bar, and reconfigured casual dining and bar areas.

The incorporation of practical, yet tasteful lighting, effective sound attenuation, protected access, and up-to-date audio-visual capability rounded out the owner’s list of needs. The new facility vastly improves flow, functionality, operating efficiency, revenue generation, and member satisfaction. All of this was accomplished within the budget and, according to member surveys, has more than met members’ expectations.