Radical design
The gym resides within a neoclassical building, featuring a distinct balcony adorned with a frieze and ornate balustrade, marble columns and plastered decorations. Its exterior classical beauty is subverted through the interior design, activating a dynamic dialogue between the two.
Entrance Design
The ground floor houses the reception and waiting area. The reception is designed as a solid monolithic structure made of large single grey marble slabs, while behind it, dozens of white decorative boxing gloves adorn the backdrop. Across the reception, instead of the typical lounge, there are modern wooden bleacher seats for the visitors. The entrance’s distinctive feature is its illumination, primarily emanating from the large, bright white elastic ceiling, bathing the space in a luminous glow, thus unifying the individual elements and dominating the space.
Lighting is completed by using minimal linear recessed fixtures mounted on the ceiling, discreet hidden lighting on the furniture and large bright letters that give a vivid pop art touch to the space. All floors are connected through the entrance and the main staircase. They are uniformly designed and cladded in black metal mesh illuminated with vertical linear neon lighting, which rigorously outlines the frame of the structure and gives it a strong industrial, contemporary character.
Custom structures
The changing rooms and sanitary facilities are located on the second floor, accessed through an anteroom. Illuminated by atmospheric lighting in shades of blue and purple, it exudes an ambiance reminiscent of a scene from a sci-fi movie. Custom metal boxes, made of black mesh, act as display cases for the boxing gloves. Both the women’s and men’s changing rooms have custom-designed structures for the lockers, enveloped in luxury materials. The men’s changing rooms showcase grey marble accents, while the women’s area features white marble. Large mirrors and leather benches further enhance the sense of premium comfort and well-being within the space.
Material Palette and Lighting
On the third and fourth floors are the boxing ring and a multi-purpose gym. The ceiling’s steel frame structure is prominently exposed, giving an underground character to both spaces. More specifically, the ring area’s design follows a traditional style. The walls are made of aged brickwork, while dark colors are used throughout the space. Black leather punching bags as well as six large bell-lights hang from the center of the ceiling.
Finally, a separate training area, where boxing techniques are combined with gymnastics and entertainment, has been created in the basement, reminiscent of a club with loud music and impressive lighting effects. Matrix LED lines are placed on the ceiling and walls, creating a dynamic lighting grid with continuous movement, while a series of black glossy water punchbags, suspended from the ceiling, reflect the playfulness of the lights on their surface.