ATLANTA – September 9, 2025 – Kuo Diedrich Chi Architects (KDC) is pleased to announce that they have joined ClubWorks, a premier network of industry-leading firms serving the private club, hospitality and real estate development industry. KDC’s expertise in club and resort design will play a key role in the ClubWorks portfolio, which includes Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners, JBD JGA Design and Architecture, Visionary Spectacle Studios, GGA Partners, Private Club Films, ClubWorks Engineering and Buffalo Groupe.

“KDC brings a legacy of exceptional design and a distinct creative voice to our portfolio. Their influence is respected globally across the club industry, and we’re proud to welcome them into ClubWorks as we continue shaping the future of experiential environments,” said Michael Leemhuis, Chairman and CEO of ClubWorks.

As a ClubWorks partner firm, KDC will maintain its established brand, leadership structure and original design solutions while leveraging the ClubWorks portfolio to offer greater value to clients and partners. KDC will hold board positions at ClubWorks.

“This partnership is a perfect example of how strategic alignment can accelerate growth. KDC enhances our ability to serve high-end clients with diverse needs while unlocking new market opportunities for the broader ClubWorks platform,” said Dale Hersey, Managing Partner of Tidewater Capital Group, the primary capital partner supporting ClubWorks.

“We believe our DNA and innovation will further strengthen ClubWorks while at the same time allowing KDC to scale creativity, push boundaries and deliver even more impactful solutions for our golf club and hospitality clients and partners around the world,” said Howard Kuo AIA, Principal of KDC.

About Kuo Diedrich Chi Architects

Kuo Diedrich Chi Architects (KDC) is a full-service, international architecture and design firm specializing in lifestyle-focused solutions for club and resort clients. Formed in 2017 through the merger of Kuo Diedrich and Chi Design Group — after more than 30 years of successful collaboration — the firm is built on a shared belief that exceptional design is as much about relationships as it is about results. By actively listening, collaborating closely and applying deep expertise, KDC transforms complex ideas into creative, functional spaces that reflect the evolving needs of modern lifestyles. For more information on KDC, please visit their website, or follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X.

About ClubWorks, LLC

The only platform of its kind in existence, ClubWorks is a wholly owned network of elite firms providing professional services for every stage of development and evolution in the private club, real estate, and hospitality industries. Made up exclusively of best-in-class partner firms, the ClubWorks collective includes Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners, JBD JGA Design and Architecture, Visionary Spectacle Studios, GGA Partners, Private Club Films, ClubWorks Engineering, Buffalo Groupe, and Kuo Diedrich Chi Architects. Aligned in values and complementary service offerings, the firms combine to elevate industry standards, enrich client experiences, and provide unmatched expertise to premier club, real estate, and hospitality businesses.

ClubWorks | Partners in Excellence

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Sharon Goldmacher, President, on behalf of Kuo Diedrich Chi Architects
communications 21
sgoldmacher@c21pr.com
404.814.1330

or

Jeff Webster, Senior Vice President, on behalf of ClubWorks
Buffalo Groupe
jwebster@buffalogroupe.com
843.577.7327