The team worked with timeless, classic materials that will age well and stand the test of time, including leather and marble in muted, washed tones.

Oak wall panelling for reception area

Bespoke wall panelling created the stunning backdrop to the reception area. It was made from punctuated vertical slats of solid European Oak fixed to walls made from ply and oak veneer. The shaped walls that West Bridgford Joinery constructed and finished off site, not only provided the overall substrate for the oak slats, but enabled the whole space to be subtly zoned for the various functions in the reception area. ⁠

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The construction method used also allowed key functions like the doors and locker units to be neatly housed within. The washed matte finish was also very important. It was made compliant with building regulations by being made fire rated to Class ‘O’ standard. ⁠

Corian reception desk

The Corian desk was handmade by West Bridgford Joinery and designed by Virgile & Partners.⁠ The form, material choice and layout were all hugely important factors in the development of this piece. It needed to be striking, durable and function perfectly in this incredibly busy setting. ⁠The form is angular and striking, perfectly set off by the more organic and subtle tones of the washed slatted oak backdrop. ⁠The desk is clad entirely in two types of Corian Arrowroot and carbon aggregate. This choice means it’s perfectly suited to meet the rigours of the intense cleaning regime of the gym. ⁠As the control centre of this busy gym, all relevant IT considerations had to be factored in as well. Cable routing and equipment are neatly hidden away within the structure of the piece. ⁠⁠

Changing rooms

The changing rooms feature handmade the mirrors, vanity units, communal seating, wall panelling, towel units, storage spaces and drinks stations.⁠

Photography: James Gardiner