The Pete Dye Clubhouse redefines the golf experience at Purdue University’s Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, providing a modern home for one of the nation’s top collegiate golf programs. Designed to honor the legacy of course architect Pete Dye, the clubhouse combines hospitality, athletics, and community in a single, cohesive facility.

The two-story structure features Boilerhouse Prime, a second-floor restaurant with sweeping views of the course, retail space, and a basement-level carthouse for golf cart storage. Structural engineering solutions created open, light-filled interiors with long-span framing, concealed trusses, and efficient load paths that preserve transparency and architectural intent.

The project earned an ACEC Engineering Excellence Honor Award and Grand Award finalist distinction in 2026 for its innovative structural solutions and integrated design.

Structural Features

• Structural System: Structural steel framing with composite metal deck

• Roof Design: 80-foot-long steel ridge beam supporting vaulted ceilings and column-free spaces

• Lateral System: Hidden steel trusses within exterior walls to preserve window openings and architectural lines

• Floor System: Reinforced concrete slab-on-grade and composite steel deck for high-load areas

• Foundations: Spread footings with localized strengthening to accommodate program changes

• Special Features: Concealed structure in public spaces, integration of Boilerhouse Prime restaurant loads, and adaptive redesign during construction

Clubhouse Features

• Restaurant and bar with indoor and terrace seating

• Retail shop for golf apparel and merchandise

• Locker rooms and lounges for student-athletes and guests

• Basement carthouse with storage and charging for golf carts

• Event and meeting spaces overlooking the championship courses

Size | 23,900 SF
Constructed | 2025