Davidson Farms

We were hired to design a single-family community clubhouse positioned close a 3-acre lake for year-round use that the entire community could enjoy. With 2,340 square feet of interior space and 1,500 square feet of outdoor living space, there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy fishing, a scenic walking trail network, pocket parks and a family-friendly pool with an expansive pool deck.

Indoor amenities include a leasing office, a party room with a large fireplace, a kitchen, indoor/outdoor restrooms and lots of storage for events. Outdoor amenities include a large, covered pergola with an outdoor fireplace, grills, pool and sun deck.

Davidson Farms derives its namesake from its initial settlement in 1832, when the Davidson family ventured west from Kentucky to start a new life on the great American frontier. After settling in Missouri, generations grew up on this farm. To honor their legacy, the decision was made to create a community gathering space with the form and proportions of a traditional barn with contemporary style.

The space is a contemporary take on an American icon, the Monitor-style barn. This type of barn, while not the most common, can be found in rural Missouri today. The high vents which originally provided much-needed exhaust in the originals are used here as clerestory windows to bring natural lighting into the interior space. Once the light enters the clubhouse, it highlights the exposed structure, which had to be coordinated carefully with exposed ductwork. This provides a “refined rustic” aesthetic on the ceiling of the gathering space, contrasting appropriately with the contemporary details found elsewhere.

Developer / Builder:
YOD, LLC