Client: Ondulando Pool Club

Location: Ventura, California

The original Ondulando Pool Club was lost to the Thomas Fire and consisted of a single story 5,900 SF building including a public restroom, kitchen area, multi-purpose room and care-taker residence. RNT had the opportunity to work with the Club board members and stakeholders in re-defining the programmatic needs for Ondulando community. The programming process resulted in a design that includes a two-story building for the gym, public restrooms and caretaker residence; and a single-story multi-purpose building that will be available for events, complete with a warming kitchen and office.

The two structures are connected by a covered walkway to create a single point of entry, as security is a central concern for the Club members. The site is located in the hills of Ventura and offers spectacular views of the city and ocean. RNT’s design thoughtfully emphasizes an indoor-outdoor connection with framed views and large openings to the pool and hillside. The multipurpose building has an oversized overhang on the pool side which extends the indoor space outside and allows for various uses. The open nature of the structure builds on the natural features of the site.