By Design - Winter 2014

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The Carillon brand by
housebuilder D.R. Horton
comprises a number of Active
Adult community developments
within easy reach of Chicago. Each
community includes a range of
amenities, such as pools, gardens,
walking trails, health facilities and golf.
Four short golf courses within
these communities required
improvements to address unique
issues, while providing residents
with the opportunity to play golf in
a relaxed setting.
The developer turned to Greg
Martin, ASGCA to provide a unique
golf experience in each community
– all walkable, accessible and
enjoyable for residents – while
requiring minimal maintenance.
Aesthetics were also crucial, with
sightlines from roads, buildings,
residences and on the courses
themselves taken into consideration.
Each project had its own specific
challenges. Carillon North is
a nine-hole par-three course,
and subsequent projects have
been designed as three-hole par-
three courses. At Carillon Lakes,
playability and aesthetics were
key requirements: Carillon Club
required substantial stormwater
management, and at Cambridge
Lakes, wetlands avoidance and
mitigation was essential.
In addition to addressing these
unique challenges, Martin was able to
ensure that the final designs offered
the enjoyable golfing experience that
would keep residents coming back for
more: “Each course provides large, softly
undulating greens and multiple tees
allowing for varied play and multiple
rounds. Bunkers are sited to provide
challenge from various tee locations
without obstructing green access.”
Location:
Chicagoland area, Illinois
Architect:
Greg Martin, ASGCA
Martin Design Partnership
Project summary:
Greg Martin, ASGCA designed
a series of par-three courses that
would be accessible and playable
for residents of Active Adult
communities, while addressing local
environmental factors and requiring
minimal maintenance.
Partners:
Ryan Incorporated Centra
CARILLON SHORT COURSES