A new build in Virginia

[pjbrien]

Hello all -

I just found the forum several weeks back and have learned a great deal from all of you - thank you!

I'm in the fortunate position to design from scratch an 25 x 25 addition which will be 2/3 occupied by a simulator build. (I deftly negotiated a new office/exercise area for my wife in the other 1/3 to grease the skids and that seems to have done the trick for now!)

Interested in opinions - what would be the ideaI setup dimension wise? I'm thinking 17 feet wide by 16 feet deep by 11.5 high. This 17/16/11.5 area would be dedicated to golf as I envision an entertainment/seating area behind the simulator and a safe distance from errant clubs/balls. Important note - the space will need to accommodate both LH/RH players.

I will need to provide my designer/architect with the necessities he needs (adjustments to framing, electrical, cabling, adjustments to flooring, etc.) over the next 3-4 weeks so I'm busy reading through all of the Simulator build posts to gather up my notes - any of your thoughts are welcome.

Thanks!!

[Dax]

So seating will be in addition to the 16 feet of depth? Have a look at some of the recent builds this past six months as I think some of those are going to give you some pretty great ideas!

[pjbrien]

So seating will be in addition to the 16 feet of depth? Have a look at some of the recent builds this past six months as I think some of those are going to give you some pretty great ideas!

Yes, seating will be separate and in addition to the 16 feet of depth. I love shep12's build below - very inspired by it but the wife wants to entertain non-golfers also so don't think the seating config.will work but love the bar. Regarding shep12's build?? Is there any advantage to having a sunken floor or was that just the way his particular space was configured?

https://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum/golf-simulator-forum/simulator-builds/226849-gchawk-build

[Shep12]

Thank you. To answer your question, I had to go down to get 10’ ceiling height but I’m actually happy it turned out that way. It gives the hitting area a nice separation.

[Dax]

Yes, seating will be separate and in addition to the 16 feet of depth. I love shep12's build below - very inspired by it but the wife wants to entertain non-golfers also so don't think the seating config.will work but love the bar. Regarding shep12's build?? Is there any advantage to having a sunken floor or was that just the way his particular space was configured?

https://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum/golf-simulator-forum/simulator-builds/226849-gchawk-build

I am not sure of the reason, but think it might have been to get the right ceiling height. 11.5 feet is more than enough and will be great!