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The changing room is where members begin and finish their sessions, and as such is the perfect place for clubs to make a lasting impact. Steph Eaves takes a look at some of the most inspiring changing room designs from around the world
By Steph Eaves | Published in Health Club Management 2017 issue 5
Club: Nike Studio Beijing, China Designer: Coordination Asia Supplier: Various suppliers
Tilman Thürmer, Coordination Asia founder
“We searched for ways to translate the workout studios and locker room into an environment that felt motivating and gave sensations of infinity. The existing sleek and clean atmosphere of the interior was exaggerated by making the gallery feel icy and cool. However, the overall atmosphere is uplifting and engaging.
“There are references to traditional track and field elements, seen in linear structures, which are installed as a series of rows. The surrounding areas have a sporty aesthetic, with low slung benches. In case people need further motivation, the walls are dotted with portraits of famous athletes and bold graphics with words emblazoned such as, ‘Don’t dream of it, train for it’.”
Nike Studio Beijing, China
INDUSTRIAL LUXE
Club: 1Rebel, UK Designer: C102 Architecture and Design Supplier: Craftsman Lockers
Philip Lawrence, Craftsman Lockers Group Managing Director
“The club was designed to provide an industrial luxe ambience with a balance of beauty and function, and layouts that inspire and motivate. The changing facilities are like nothing seen before. Lockers are surfaced in copper and silver, to result in a real ‘wow’ factor.”
1Rebel, UK
Emotive lighting
Club: Boxing+ Wellness Centre, Taiwan Designer: MW Design and Chubic Lighting Consultant Supplier: SORAA
Penny Chu, Boxing+ Wellness Centre Manager
“The Boxing+ changing rooms have been designed for low-key elegance plus functionality and comfort. Each zone of the club has its own dedicated lighting design, creating a particular experience for members.
“In contrast to the spotlights used to generate blood-pumping, theatrical effects for members sparring in the boxing ring, lights in the non-workout areas are softer, for a calming effect. As members move into the changing areas, the intense emotions caused by boxing are replaced with relaxation.”
Boxing+ Wellness Centre, Taiwan
Urban ambiance
Club: BXR London, UK Designer: Rik Webb at Studio Webb Supplier: Ridgeway Furniture
John Dibble, Ridgeway Furniture Sales Manager
“The changing rooms have a sumptuous feel, but at the same time the finishes were chosen to tie in with the urban warehouse feel that has been created within the club, along the lines of a typical rough and raw old fashioned style boxing gym.”
BXR London, UK
A touch of glamour
Club: L’Usine, Belgium Supplier: Fit Interiors, provided by Gymkit UK
Kimberley Beavis, Gymkit UK Interiors Brand Manager
“Every room is designed to create an impact, from lacquered glass-fronted lockers and warm LED tops and skirting boards, to Broadway-style vanities with protruding light bulbs. The patchwork doors are in the club’s colours.”
L’Usine, Belgium
Material world
Club: Hard Candy Fitness, Italy Operator: New Evolution Ventures Supplier: Fit Interiors, provided by Gymkit UK
Kimberley Beavis, Gymkit UK Interiors Brand Manager
“Madonna, one of the world’s most well-known pop stars, combines her passion for fitness with her signature style. Designed for a ‘Victorian punk’ atmosphere, this club is full of interesting ideas, creative lighting and distinctive colour. Changing areas utilise luxurious baroque touches juxtaposed against a harsh, industrial backdrop.”
Beltrami Linen’s approach to the world of spa is underpinned by a strong emphasis on bespoke
design, where close collaboration with customers and their designers is always of the utmost
importance. [more...]
A key player in the wellness industry since 1954, Yon-Ka Paris has dedicated its expertise to
developing exceptional, naturally rejuvenating and high-performance products which suit
modern lifestyles. [more...]
The changing room is where members begin and finish their sessions, and as such is the perfect place for clubs to make a lasting impact. Steph Eaves takes a look at some of the most inspiring changing room designs from around the world
By Steph Eaves | Published in Health Club Management 2017 issue 5
Club: Nike Studio Beijing, China Designer: Coordination Asia Supplier: Various suppliers
Tilman Thürmer, Coordination Asia founder
“We searched for ways to translate the workout studios and locker room into an environment that felt motivating and gave sensations of infinity. The existing sleek and clean atmosphere of the interior was exaggerated by making the gallery feel icy and cool. However, the overall atmosphere is uplifting and engaging.
“There are references to traditional track and field elements, seen in linear structures, which are installed as a series of rows. The surrounding areas have a sporty aesthetic, with low slung benches. In case people need further motivation, the walls are dotted with portraits of famous athletes and bold graphics with words emblazoned such as, ‘Don’t dream of it, train for it’.”
Nike Studio Beijing, China
INDUSTRIAL LUXE
Club: 1Rebel, UK Designer: C102 Architecture and Design Supplier: Craftsman Lockers
Philip Lawrence, Craftsman Lockers Group Managing Director
“The club was designed to provide an industrial luxe ambience with a balance of beauty and function, and layouts that inspire and motivate. The changing facilities are like nothing seen before. Lockers are surfaced in copper and silver, to result in a real ‘wow’ factor.”
1Rebel, UK
Emotive lighting
Club: Boxing+ Wellness Centre, Taiwan Designer: MW Design and Chubic Lighting Consultant Supplier: SORAA
Penny Chu, Boxing+ Wellness Centre Manager
“The Boxing+ changing rooms have been designed for low-key elegance plus functionality and comfort. Each zone of the club has its own dedicated lighting design, creating a particular experience for members.
“In contrast to the spotlights used to generate blood-pumping, theatrical effects for members sparring in the boxing ring, lights in the non-workout areas are softer, for a calming effect. As members move into the changing areas, the intense emotions caused by boxing are replaced with relaxation.”
Boxing+ Wellness Centre, Taiwan
Urban ambiance
Club: BXR London, UK Designer: Rik Webb at Studio Webb Supplier: Ridgeway Furniture
John Dibble, Ridgeway Furniture Sales Manager
“The changing rooms have a sumptuous feel, but at the same time the finishes were chosen to tie in with the urban warehouse feel that has been created within the club, along the lines of a typical rough and raw old fashioned style boxing gym.”
BXR London, UK
A touch of glamour
Club: L’Usine, Belgium Supplier: Fit Interiors, provided by Gymkit UK
Kimberley Beavis, Gymkit UK Interiors Brand Manager
“Every room is designed to create an impact, from lacquered glass-fronted lockers and warm LED tops and skirting boards, to Broadway-style vanities with protruding light bulbs. The patchwork doors are in the club’s colours.”
L’Usine, Belgium
Material world
Club: Hard Candy Fitness, Italy Operator: New Evolution Ventures Supplier: Fit Interiors, provided by Gymkit UK
Kimberley Beavis, Gymkit UK Interiors Brand Manager
“Madonna, one of the world’s most well-known pop stars, combines her passion for fitness with her signature style. Designed for a ‘Victorian punk’ atmosphere, this club is full of interesting ideas, creative lighting and distinctive colour. Changing areas utilise luxurious baroque touches juxtaposed against a harsh, industrial backdrop.”
Swiss medical wellness and longevity brand Clinique La Prairie has unveiled its highly-
anticipated health resort in Anji, China. The opening marks the brand's debut in China and its
first international Health Resort outside of Switzerland.
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry
achievement with a prestigious awards ceremony held during the 2024 APSWC Round Table
event in Bangkok, Thailand.
Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East Coast
destination in the Hudson Valley near Tuxedo Park, New York, on 18 April.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury hospitality
partners at Saudi Arabia's upcoming regenerative tourism destination Amaala.
The Covery, a lifestyle optimisation wellness brand, has announced a new licensing partnership
with Aura Spa, solidifying its commitment to broadening access to recovery and wellness
therapies throughout the US.
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top team
with the appointment of former Technogym MD, Steve Barton, as country director for the UK.
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its
Consumer Snapshot research initiative, shedding light on the behaviours and preferences of
regular spa-goers in the US.
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which
will be available either as a standalone franchise, or as a club-in-club concept, aiming to take
the exercise modality into the mainstream.
Beltrami Linen’s approach to the world of spa is underpinned by a strong emphasis on bespoke
design, where close collaboration with customers and their designers is always of the utmost
importance. [more...]
A key player in the wellness industry since 1954, Yon-Ka Paris has dedicated its expertise to
developing exceptional, naturally rejuvenating and high-performance products which suit
modern lifestyles. [more...]