Adapting a New Clubhouse to Support Leasing and Resident Life

Momentum’s clubhouse brings leasing operations and resident amenities into one thoughtfully organized setting. Completed in October 2026, the project demonstrates how space planning can expand a building’s usefulness while giving prospective residents a memorable introduction to the community.

“This light fixture remains a guest favorite, consistently generating positive feedback during tours. People love it!”
Astrid Black, Property Manager

Market Context

At this new multifamily development in Covington, Washington, evolving economic realities prompted ownership to broaden the purpose of a building originally intended solely as a clubhouse. It needed to accommodate a leasing office alongside spaces for residents to work, entertain, and gather. The design therefore had to support both the property’s operations and its resident offering.

Client Goals & Challenges

With the building envelope already established when Color Works Design joined the project, the team worked within the framed structure to integrate ownership’s updated priorities. The goal was to give leasing and clubhouse activities clear places within a cohesive environment. Thoughtful space planning would allow the same building to meet both operational needs.

Design Strategy & Solution

Working closely with ownership, Color Works organized leasing on the first floor alongside a comfortable sitting area and beverage bar. This arrangement creates a welcoming setting for leasing conversations while preserving the social character of the clubhouse.

At the entry, a porcupine quill chandelier introduces distinctive texture. Beside the fireplace, a second chandelier cascades from the second story toward the first, drawing the eye upward to highlight the magnitude of the space. These statement fixtures visually connect the two floors and give the leasing environment a memorable focal point.

Upstairs, a full kitchen with a kegerator and dishwasher supports entertaining alongside dining areas. Skee-ball and televisions provide places for recreation and watching the big game, while tucked-in seating groups invite quieter conversation. This variety gives ownership an amenity offering that accommodates different ways residents might spend time outside their apartments.

Two enclosed resident offices provide privacy for working outside the apartment. Glass doors maintain a sense of openness, helping the rooms feel connected to the surrounding space. These workspaces add an everyday purpose to the clubhouse beyond social gatherings.

Backsplash tile brings small flashes of sparkle to the downstairs beverage bar and upstairs kitchen. Custom art throughout the building and coordinated FF&E give the interiors continuity, while large windows contribute a bright, airy atmosphere. Together, these elements establish a consistent visual identity across the building’s operational and recreational spaces.

Impact for Campus & Community

• Broader use of the planned building: The space plan accommodates leasing and clubhouse functions within the established structure, aligning the building with ownership’s revised operational needs.
• A versatile resident offering: Private offices, entertaining amenities, recreation, and conversation areas support several daily needs within one clubhouse.
• A distinctive leasing impression: Reported feedback from prospective tenants identifies the cascading chandelier beside the fireplace as one of their favorite features, demonstrating a positive response to a signature design element.

When a development’s needs evolve, strategic design can help its shared spaces serve both the business and its residents. Momentum illustrates how clear space planning and distinctive details can bring leasing and resident life together within an established structure.

Connect with Color Works to explore how your clubhouse can support leasing, strengthen the resident experience, and contribute to your property’s value.