Design concept for a Pilates studio, 800 m²

The double-height hall is the first thing a guest sees and the first thing that has to explain the level of the club. Crema Marfil natural stone gives a sense of solidity and standing, and a soft felt ceiling with concealed lighting floats above the space, dissolving its edges.

Three MOON lights by Davide Groppi hang like moons caught inside the interior, filling the air with a warm diffused glow. Here sport begins with quiet: privacy, natural textures and light you want to stay in longer than the session.

The corridors and waiting areas are not leftover space but part of the club's sequence. Soft armchairs invite a pause before a session, the wave of the ceiling flows like dunes, and lighting on the walls widens the proportions and fills the passage with a warm glow.

The smaller spaces are put together like a jewellery box: light and texture make them read as more generous than they are.

The sand-toned VIP studio is wrapped in the warm light of timber and the soft glow of lines of light. Wave-like elements on the walls and ceiling suggest water and wind, reinforcing the idea of quiet motion.

A PET-felt ceiling flows over the studio like dunes under the wind: it absorbs sound, deepening the quiet, and gives off a warm light. Underfoot is Bolon vinyl flooring with a texture of sand and water; the walls are Wescom Dunas vinyl wallpaper on a cotton backing, made for heavy use.

Alabaster light fittings by Centrsvet and natural stone on the window reveals turn light into a soft prism: the beams refract through the depth of the stone and fill the studio with a living glow.

A studio for small groups of up to six people. The soft alabaster light and the tactile floor textures keep the same character as the VIP studio, while sliding mirrored screens let the trainer adapt the room to the movement being taught.

Two bespoke solutions remove the conflict between privacy and light. The Kriska Chain Wall partition of shimmering chains replaces a solid wall: it gives ventilation and a flow of light but hides the silhouettes of the people training from the lobby. A hybrid screen along the windows uses movable mirrors, with which the trainer opens up the view or, on the contrary, focuses the reflections.

Six square metres treated as an intimate sanctuary. Wavy walls in warm beige microcement bend like surf, and the Antonio Lupi sanitaryware dissolves into pure geometry, with no visible taps or bowls: the water finds its own way across the surface.

A ribbed metal ceiling shimmers with a ripple of water: light reflected in the uneven surface scatters and creates a sense of seclusion. The forms embody water in all its states, from spray and foam to a still surface.

A boutique space for strength and endurance: treadmills and cardio machines by the panoramic windows, areas with benches, plates and kettlebells arranged into an intuitive route.

The gym keeps the same discipline as the rest of the studio: no accidental details, only comfort, control of the body and the feeling of serious club training.

A calm continuation of the club's formal part. Plain white lockers with electronic locks take away any worry about keys, and considered circulation lets people change without getting in each other's way.

Ladies’ essentials and small conveniences are set up so that after the workout you can gather yourself without rushing and continue your day.

The light core of the studio changes function on demand. Stackable furniture disappears quietly, freeing the floor for dance, small events, talks or brand evenings.

Every changeover is like a scene change in the theatre: quick, silent, with no compromise on how it looks. Multifunctionality does not read as a compromise here: the space works to the owner's scenario while keeping its air and its control of the environment.

An invisible but essential piece of the service. A compact space behind the reception desk, where the receptionist brews freshly ground coffee and makes the house tea: a small ritual before and after a session.

An ergonomic layout, concealed storage and professional equipment allow quick, tidy work with no visual noise in the front-of-house area.

A historic building with a brick façade. Evening lighting in the windows and a spare entrance make the studio recognisable from the street without competing with the architecture of the building.