GYM DESIGN #1: Small Gym
Concept:
~500 square feet
Square footage estimate:
Designed for a small area with a focus on accessibility and affordability for underserved communities.
Use Case:
Based on having a smaller workable space, this small gym design reduces the amount of unnecessary equipment and focuses on optimal equipment that is either multi-functional or most regularly used.
DESIGN PRIORITIES
Functionality:
Designing for optimal use of space and choosing equipment that will provide the most benefit to the largest number of guests.
Consistency:
Incorporating the boxing ring towards the back of the space as a focal point allows us to maintain a signature design style across all sizes of gyms.
Accessibility:
Creating a space that can be built anywhere and is more affordable to build than a larger space while still offering similar athletic benefits.
Inclusivity:
Ensuring that even in a small space, a community gathering area is included.
ELEMENTS INCORPORATED
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Designed for small areas.
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A boxing area towards the back of the gym’s usable space to increase the walkable area and make the best use of the square footage allotted.
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Because the boxing ring is situated in the back, it serves as a focal point of the space.
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In front of the ring, there’s room for seats to be set up for events. These seats can be folded stored when not in use.
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Along the left and right side of the ring, there are boxing bags and equipment.
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Equipment selected for the boxing area is multifunctional, either for people interested in boxing or a non-boxing related workout while still staying simple (i.e. speed bag, heavy bag).
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Other area in the front is focused on cardio and strength-training (cardio on one side and weight-lifting equipment on the other).
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Equipment selected on the cardio side incorporates treadmills, bikes and stairmasters (multifunctional machines that target different muscle groups)
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Equipment selected for the strength section: bench press, free weights like dumbbells and cable machine
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Minimal entrance/reception area with small desk and two small changing spaces.
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Featured right off of the entranceway is a room dedicated to engaging community members with a long table for meeting and a juice bar. This room has a glass wall, making it feel more connected to the rest of the gym.
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Functionality:
Designing for optimal use of space and choosing equipment that will provide the most benefit to the largest number of guests.
Consistency:
Incorporating the boxing ring towards the back of the space as a focal point allows us to maintain a signature design style across all sizes of gyms.
Accessibility:
Creating a space that can be built anywhere and is more affordable to build than a larger space while still offering similar athletic benefits.
Inclusivity:
Ensuring that even in a small space, a community gathering area is included.
Functionality:
Designing for optimal use of space and choosing equipment that will provide the most benefit to the largest number of guests.
Consistency:
Incorporating the boxing ring towards the back of the space as a focal point allows us to maintain a signature design style across all sizes of gyms.
Accessibility:
Creating a space that can be built anywhere and is more affordable to build than a larger space while still offering similar athletic benefits.
Inclusivity:
Ensuring that even in a small space, a community gathering area is included.