Elegant restaurant dining room with large floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing an outdoor landscape, round hanging light fixtures, tables set with white tablecloths, glassware, black napkins, and beige chairs.

The Legend at Merrill Hills
Waukesha, WI

Redefining a Legend

Elegant dining room with large floor-to-ceiling windows showing autumn trees outside, round tables with white tablecloths, black napkins, wine glasses, and beige chairs, two spherical pendant lights with grid patterns hanging from the ceiling.
Two people, a man and a woman, sitting at a round marble table in a cozy, wood-paneled cafe or restaurant. They are engaged in conversation, each with a drink in front of them. The background features wall-mounted cabinets with glass doors and small decorative tags, above a booth with a tufted backrest.
A restaurant with a bar area inside, featuring wooden wall paneling, large windows showing trees outside, and a bar counter with bar stools. Several people are seated at the bar and engaging in conversation, with bartenders serving drinks.

Situated amongst beautiful rolling hills and acres of farmland, The Legend at Merrill Hills is part of The Legend Clubs — a family of golf clubs in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Perched on a hill, the existing clubhouse is situated to provide dramatic views onto one of the state’s most challenging courses. Until summer 2022, the building itself looked outdated and was relatively untouched for 30 years.

In addition to a major banquet hall expansion featuring an all-glass facade, the interiors were updated with modern finishes and a neutral color palette. These elements allow the more traditional details of the building to shine alongside views of the natural Lake Country landscape. 

Interior view of a restaurant or cafe with large windows showing trees with fall foliage. Wooden wall paneling, white tables with tablecloths, and cream-colored chairs. Pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. People seated and a server attending to customers.
Bathroom vanity with a white countertop, a silver faucet, a mirror, and two wall-mounted lights. The vanity has wooden cabinets with silver handles, and the wall behind features dark gray tiles and a plain light-colored wall.
Bathroom vanity with three mirrors, light fixtures, a sink, and a potted plant in a brown pot. The vanity has wooden cabinets and a white countertop, set against a wall with beige tile and light-colored paint, with a tiled floor.
Modern building with large glass windows and an outdoor seating area at sunset, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Modern building with large glass windows at dusk, surrounded by trees, grass, and a small waterfall, with a clear sky and crescent moon in the background.

Client
The Legend Clubs

Architect
Galbraith Carnahan Architects

General Contractor
Duffek Construction

Photography
Josh Groth

Interior Design

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