The Rose Downtown Club
Athens, GA // Private Club
COMPLETED FALL 2025
DEVELOPERS: NICK AND DIMITRI CASSINI
DETAILS: FULL SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN, FF&E PROCUREMENT
Before the doors of The Rose Golf Club open in 2026, its founders wanted a downtown retreat for members to gather, entertain, and experience the brand’s signature sophistication. Banko Design was brought in to bring that vision to life.
Nestled within the new Drake Building in the heart of Athens, this 4,000-square-foot city club is a study in refined contrast: classic yet contemporary, tailored yet inviting. Rich layers of leather, velvet, and stone create a mood that’s both polished and comfortable, while custom millwork, brass-inlaid flooring, and bespoke art anchor the space in timeless luxury.
Members are greeted by a series of intimate moments — a foyer that welcomes, a library that envelops, and a bar that commands attention. The marble slab bar, left intentionally uninterrupted, becomes the room’s centerpiece, framed by curated antiques, custom mosaics, and a palette inspired by the Cherokee rose. Every detail, from the commissioned art to the handcrafted drapery, nods to both the upcoming golf club and the city it calls home.
Club
Entryway
Our custom tile with
Audrey Lane!
Its all about the details
Peep the green lamps
Our favorite light fixture ATM
This Millwork…
We love a ginger jar!
All the textures and Layers in this space
Check out the detail on the staircase
Obsessed with all the seating!
These are just perfect
Showstopping
green leather couch…
Local antiques and nods to Athens, GA
Private Club Interior Design starts with getting up close and personal with the member experience. At Banko, we study the club’s history, culture, and surroundings to add just the right amount of local flavor, creating spaces that feel timeless, authentic, and elevated. Every detail is designed to make members feel at home while maintaining the sophistication today’s clubs demand. —all part of our mission to create Better Living for Everyone.
We’re a boutique interior design firm that also has its own in-house procurement agency, a game-changer that makes FF&E for private clubs seamless, efficient, and beautifully executed.
This project is just one of our multi-vertical interior design works. Our other specialties include Multifamily and Senior Living Interior Design, where we’ve designed for luxury apartments, active adult communities, and more.