Move ! best of gym design

Collectif

Publié par BRAUN, le 01 janvier 2010

400 pages

Résumé

With health-consciousness on the rise, fitness is a factor that plays an increasingly important role. In consequence, the demand for up-to-date and sophisticated fitness facilities is growing. Around the world, studios with widely contrasting concepts compete for sports-minded clients. The best gyms provide their customers with modern exercise equipment as well as relaxation and wellness areas, whilst also offering a welcoming and refined ambience. Combining gym functionality with a cutting-edge, distinctive and contemporary design is an exciting and challenging task that architects increasingly endeavor to perfect. Move ! Best of Gym Design presents 40 notable projects from around the globe and shows the broad scope of creative, unusual and innovative gym architecture and design, ranging from spa-and wellness centers, high-tech professional sports and leisure complexes to gyms that are stylish compartments of exclusive hotels.