Located in the heart of Dubai Studio City, Boxica is a brand new boxing gym concept in the UAE. Classes focus on strength, speed, and agility training in a high-energy environment.
What was the client's brief?
- To design an immersive experience of boxing for all levels with a modern industrial look and feel
What feeling/vibe are they trying to achieve? What's the aim of the space?
- User-friendly interface
- Accessibility for both genders and no experience or fitness level is required to join the fun
- The upbeat music and lighting is what really elevates the vibe and experience to the next level (The lights dance to the music; there are so many different programs we can have with them; they are very functional. Everyone that walks in the studio says ‘WOW, They’re great’! Also, the sound quality is extremely on point. No matter where you stand in the room the music volume is the same everywhere; it’s not loud close to the speakers, which is a great aspect of the sound system and exactly what the client wanted.)
- An atmosphere to make you feel invincible, sexy and confident!
Were there any design challenges in realising the brief? How did your team overcome these challenges?
- How we maximised the use and function of the space without sacrificing its aesthetics and while dealing with bare minimum square foot.
What were the main features and scope of the project?
For example, designing a reception, waiting rooms, co-working areas, selfie spots, or any kind of architectural restructuring.
- The selfie spots: Graffiti artworks in the reception, toilet and gym area
- Lighting system (Boxica wanted a unique lighting design to match the brand, as well as to create a high-energy environment. A variety of elements were used in the design including a fully pixel mapped ceiling with the Boxica “X” logo and UV pars to highlight the neon artwork on the walls. Due to the shape of the room being long and narrow, our design team set out to find the optimum configuration and layout of the lighting rig to ensure both halves of the room were equally covered. A total of 92 Cyclops Lighting Pixibars were used in the design and were controlled through Madrix Luna 16 and Madrix Basic Key. An additional 8 x Cyclops Lighting PAR 100UV fixtures were used to highlight the neon artwork along the walls.)
- Gym equipment
- Installations of the aqua bags in the soffit
Team:
Interior Architects: Horton Interiors
Photography: Anique Ahmed Photography
