Project Description
//3877 Design recently completed the physical transformation of a 5,000 square foot fitness studio in mixed use commercial space.
Designers and architects working in mixed use commercial buildings face various and complex challenges when physically transforming spaces. This can include inaccurate historical drawings of the space and a lack of knowledge of what’s behind the walls. For the Pulse Fitness project, the team faced these challenges and the fact that the building had a variety of tenants and businesses, some that shared plumbing with the fitness studio. Coincidentally, the previous tenant in the Pulse Fitness space was also a fitness studio, but their lease was not renewed due to the volume of noise at the gym that interrupted other tenants conducting business.
The 3877 team working on the Pulse Fitness project consisted of an architect, a designer, and a professional sound engineer with expertise in acoustic attenuation to eliminate the noise issue. Along with doing significant renovations to transform the space and ensure it was soundproof and wouldn’t cause vibrations throughout the building, the team was also tasked with creating an ambiance of camaraderie that would be welcoming and inspiring for members.
For many architects and designers, it’s not uncommon to return to a site and discover things that weren’t originally seen or to have to remeasure. This takes time, increases costs, and can undermine the firm’s credibility with the client.
However, with accurate measurements of the space, 3877 didn’t have to return to the space, which saved lots of time and instilled even greater confidence in the client.
They achieved this by using the latest in digital imaging scanner technology. This allowed 3877 Design to easily and accurately capture the details and dimensions of the space in minutes, which also helped them determine what’s behind the walls. The scans and data were then uploaded to a point cloud where 3877 was able to share the details of the space with the team and the client to collaborate throughout every step in the process.
Once the permits were obtained, the Pulse Fitness project took approximately six months to complete. The studio is soundproof, the members are engaged, the other tenants aren’t distracted, and the client has the assurance of a well-designed and structurally sound space.