Spring weather has finally arrived, and that can only mean one thing: Golf season is officially in full swing. But squeezing in a round often necessitates a long drive out of the city, not to mention the cost of equipment and green fees. At Muni, however, an indoor golf club in the heart of Montreal, beginners and experts alike can get a taste of the experience without the commute — or the air of country club pretension. Thanks to local firm Ivy Studio, the interior still wholeheartedly embodies the preppy aesthetic that has become synonymous with the game.

Located in the historic Nordelec building in Montreal’s Pointe Saint-Charles neighbourhood (built in 1913 as the home base for the Northern Electric Company), the space retains an industrial character. Ivy Studio’s interventions introduce a sense of warmth and refinement, set against a backdrop of exposed concrete floors, structural steel and raw brick walls. In the double-height entryway, a palette of burgundy and forest green sets the tone, bathing the retail display and reception desk respectively. A staircase behind the counter gives way to a small mezzanine available for private events, framed by mint green mullions and overlooking the main floor.

Up the concrete steps, a wood-clad hallway leads into the club, hinting at the vintage-inspired space that lies ahead. The corridor is lined with retro golf images that evoke the country club “hall of fame.” Opposite the gallery wall, seven golf simulator lounges are conceived as semi-private “living rooms,” each outfitted with checkered banquette seating, a high-top table and stools that seek to foster a convivial atmosphere. Above, a graphic light fixture echoes the checkered upholstery, while underfoot, carpeting with a wavy grass-like pattern brings in a rich texture, playfully nodding to the putting green. Minimalist chrome sconces add to the ambience.

The hallway culminates in a full-service restaurant and bar that acts as the club’s social hub, serving up Southern-inspired dishes like mac and cheese and fried chicken. But despite the casual fare (and the TV screens mounted on the walls), this is no ordinary sports bar. Elevated materials like red and green marble, striped upholstery, sleek chrome and warm wood furnishings add to the high-low vibe — contrasting beautifully with the building’s raw industrial finishes.

Like many Ivy Studio projects, lighting plays a starring role at Muni. At the entrance, a massive rectangular light box makes a statement, encased in deep green wood to match the reception counter. In the restaurant, meanwhile, bespoke steel sconces add a pop of burgundy and cylindrical fabric fixtures introduce a sense of softness. It is this idea of contrast that becomes the space’s aesthetic throughline. With its modern yet nostalgic design, Ivy Studio brings beloved golf traditions into a contemporary context.