BOX CLEVER Boxing+ Wellness Center Taipei, Taiwan Boxing+ Wellness Center – designed by local interior designer Michelle Wei of MW Design, in collaboration with Jimmy Wei Chu of Chubic Lighting Consultants – occupies a 562sq m space in the basement of an industrial building. Its high-end finish aims to set a new boutique-style benchmark for the design of boxing clubs.
The space was specifically selected for its lack of pillars: the vista is entirely unrestricted from one end to the other. Instead, lighting – which formed a key part of the brief from the outset, and which has since won numerous awards – is used to create the distinct zones in the club, wrapping areas in their own light in order to separate one zone from another.
Lighting is also used effectively to set the mood in the club: warm and welcoming as you arrive in the reception area; gentler light to unwind in the changing rooms post-workout; diffused spotlights above the functional zone to create a focused atmosphere without lights shining directly into your eyes; and energy-boosting colour in the boxing ring.
The centre sets a new boutique-style benchmark for the design of boxing clubs
Lighting is used to create distinct moods in different areas of the club
The centre is housed in the basement of an industrial building
The lack of pillars makes for an uninterrupted vista of the club
BRINGING THE OUTDOORS, INDOORS Biofit London, UK Landscape architect Lily Jencks recently designed ‘the world’s first biophilic gym’ for fitness concept Biofit. Described as “an organic gym concept for big city life”, the pop-up health club opened the doors to its indoor oasis in west London from 9 January to 3 February 2017.
With a brief to “bring the outside world indoors”, Jencks created an environment where gym-goers could work out amid natural vegetation, colours, materials, shapes, scents and sounds – the idea being that the use of natural materials and plants in a health club context would leave clients both physically and mentally fitter.
In addition to its biophilic interiors, Biofit also developed its own range of nature-focused, organic exercise equipment using materials such as timber, cotton and rope.
Biofit founder Matt Morley is keen to find partners to help roll the concept out into locations all around the world.
Even the exercise equipment introduces elements of the great outdoors
Even the exercise equipment introduces elements of the great outdoors
The use of vegetation, natural materials, scents and sounds are used to create a healthier indoor environment for exercisers
ART DECO CHIC Encore Fitness Moscow, Russia Opened in late September 2016 and designed by the architectural bureau of Alexander Parkin, Encore Fitness’ flagship health and fitness club is set within Moscow’s elegant 85-storey OKO Tower building.
The club’s Art Deco style references the work of legendary US architect Frank Lloyd Wright, with “precise geometry and architectural vectors meeting fluid lines and glossy surfaces”. Huge panoramic windows and a large number of mirrors create a great sense of space, complemented by the complex’s multi-level lighting system.
The 3,900sq m club offers eight fitness zones, a 25m pool, a 1,200sq m thermal complex, a café and a beauty salon.
The use of mirrors and multi-level lighting in the club creates a great sense of space
The design elements of the new Moscow club mix ‘geometry and architectural vectors’ with ‘fluid lines and modern glossy surfaces’ throughout the interior
The design elements of the new Moscow club mix ‘geometry and architectural vectors’ with ‘fluid lines and modern glossy surfaces’ throughout the interior
The design elements of the new Moscow club mix ‘geometry and architectural vectors’ with ‘fluid lines and modern glossy surfaces’ throughout the interior
REACH FOR THE SKY Life Time Athletic at Sky New York, US Health and fitness operator Life Time recently opened its first New York health and fitness club, located within Manhattan’s largest residential tower.
The Life Time Athletic at Sky club occupies a 70,000sq ft (6,500sq m) space in the 71-storey Sky building, which was designed by Goldstein Hill & West and with interiors created by David Rockwell’s studio, the Rockwell Group.
Rockwell Group has created a design palette of natural and handcrafted materials and finishes, including marble, walnut, brass and stone, in neutral hues “that express a fresh and more informal interpretation of luxury”.
The architects set out a high-end design vision in their original artist impressions
The club’s interior design features a striking selection of materials including marble, walnut, brass and stone
The club’s interior design features a striking selection of materials including marble, walnut, brass and stone
The club’s interior design features a striking selection of materials including marble, walnut, brass and stone
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing
exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members. [more...]
BOX CLEVER Boxing+ Wellness Center Taipei, Taiwan Boxing+ Wellness Center – designed by local interior designer Michelle Wei of MW Design, in collaboration with Jimmy Wei Chu of Chubic Lighting Consultants – occupies a 562sq m space in the basement of an industrial building. Its high-end finish aims to set a new boutique-style benchmark for the design of boxing clubs.
The space was specifically selected for its lack of pillars: the vista is entirely unrestricted from one end to the other. Instead, lighting – which formed a key part of the brief from the outset, and which has since won numerous awards – is used to create the distinct zones in the club, wrapping areas in their own light in order to separate one zone from another.
Lighting is also used effectively to set the mood in the club: warm and welcoming as you arrive in the reception area; gentler light to unwind in the changing rooms post-workout; diffused spotlights above the functional zone to create a focused atmosphere without lights shining directly into your eyes; and energy-boosting colour in the boxing ring.
The centre sets a new boutique-style benchmark for the design of boxing clubs
Lighting is used to create distinct moods in different areas of the club
The centre is housed in the basement of an industrial building
The lack of pillars makes for an uninterrupted vista of the club
BRINGING THE OUTDOORS, INDOORS Biofit London, UK Landscape architect Lily Jencks recently designed ‘the world’s first biophilic gym’ for fitness concept Biofit. Described as “an organic gym concept for big city life”, the pop-up health club opened the doors to its indoor oasis in west London from 9 January to 3 February 2017.
With a brief to “bring the outside world indoors”, Jencks created an environment where gym-goers could work out amid natural vegetation, colours, materials, shapes, scents and sounds – the idea being that the use of natural materials and plants in a health club context would leave clients both physically and mentally fitter.
In addition to its biophilic interiors, Biofit also developed its own range of nature-focused, organic exercise equipment using materials such as timber, cotton and rope.
Biofit founder Matt Morley is keen to find partners to help roll the concept out into locations all around the world.
Even the exercise equipment introduces elements of the great outdoors
Even the exercise equipment introduces elements of the great outdoors
The use of vegetation, natural materials, scents and sounds are used to create a healthier indoor environment for exercisers
ART DECO CHIC Encore Fitness Moscow, Russia Opened in late September 2016 and designed by the architectural bureau of Alexander Parkin, Encore Fitness’ flagship health and fitness club is set within Moscow’s elegant 85-storey OKO Tower building.
The club’s Art Deco style references the work of legendary US architect Frank Lloyd Wright, with “precise geometry and architectural vectors meeting fluid lines and glossy surfaces”. Huge panoramic windows and a large number of mirrors create a great sense of space, complemented by the complex’s multi-level lighting system.
The 3,900sq m club offers eight fitness zones, a 25m pool, a 1,200sq m thermal complex, a café and a beauty salon.
The use of mirrors and multi-level lighting in the club creates a great sense of space
The design elements of the new Moscow club mix ‘geometry and architectural vectors’ with ‘fluid lines and modern glossy surfaces’ throughout the interior
The design elements of the new Moscow club mix ‘geometry and architectural vectors’ with ‘fluid lines and modern glossy surfaces’ throughout the interior
The design elements of the new Moscow club mix ‘geometry and architectural vectors’ with ‘fluid lines and modern glossy surfaces’ throughout the interior
REACH FOR THE SKY Life Time Athletic at Sky New York, US Health and fitness operator Life Time recently opened its first New York health and fitness club, located within Manhattan’s largest residential tower.
The Life Time Athletic at Sky club occupies a 70,000sq ft (6,500sq m) space in the 71-storey Sky building, which was designed by Goldstein Hill & West and with interiors created by David Rockwell’s studio, the Rockwell Group.
Rockwell Group has created a design palette of natural and handcrafted materials and finishes, including marble, walnut, brass and stone, in neutral hues “that express a fresh and more informal interpretation of luxury”.
The architects set out a high-end design vision in their original artist impressions
The club’s interior design features a striking selection of materials including marble, walnut, brass and stone
The club’s interior design features a striking selection of materials including marble, walnut, brass and stone
The club’s interior design features a striking selection of materials including marble, walnut, brass and stone
The JD Gyms Group has completed a deal to acquire Simply Gym from Bay Leisure. The deal
comprises four gyms: one in Greater London and three in South Wales.
Women’s health specialist, The Well HQ, has secured 'sweat equity' backing from Priya Oberoi, founder of
venture capitalists, Goddess Gaia Ventures, who will take on a senior advisory role with the business.
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Summit this October. Dean Kowarski will talk about the intersection of fitness and nutrition.
Speaking in the HCM Handbook 2024-2025, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
director, Rebecca Passmore, says the company is on track to deliver on its global expansion
plans.
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique
gym brand, 1Rebel's holding company, One Rebel Ltd, after closing a £90 million fund.
Dr Cedric Bryant takes up the new position on 1 July, following on from Scott Goudeseune who
has been ACE CEO for more than 15 years, overseeing significant growth.
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons
for joining a health club, while cost, time and motivation are the main reasons for leaving.
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20
million. The
Class A common stocks were repurchased and retired, using cash.
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing
exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members. [more...]
