+ One More is a newly opened Cross Fit Center in the capital of Oman, Muscat. As the saying goes that there is never a second chance to make a first impression, anyone who enters the spacious reception area gets fascinated with its stylish design and the cafe bar where no one would resist the inviting smell of coffee wafting into the room. The transition between the reception area with the cafe bar and the sports hall is smooth and designed in a zigzag shape, resembling the dynamic lighting.  Another gem is the retail supplement that offers a great range of products too.  That composition of spaces has been done in classy design with an industrial vibe. There are two separate Cross Fit halls for men and women with adjoined locker rooms, restrooms, showers, a steam bath, and a sauna. In the male hall, there is a weightlifting area, as well as a place for presentations. Great additions here are the swimming pool and the Jacuzzi. 

The materials that have been used in the project are metal, metal mesh, bricks, concrete, and wood. The prevailing colors are monochrome -gray and black. The colors and the wood, that has been placed near the cafe bar and the seating area, create a sensation of comfort and warmth. 

In the male hall, there are various facilities  – for recreation, exercise, or weightlifting, and the stage offers a great opportunity for presentations. The walls are finished with concrete bricks and vertical concrete panels. The concrete columns are surrounded by a metal structure with a mesh and shelves. The wide windows in the halls offer a magnificent view of the mountain.

The female hall  also offers a variety of facilities including a sauna and a kids’ area for the busy mums who want to stay in shape. While the interior of the female hall is identical with the male one, it is worth mentioning the intricate geometric design of the lockers area with the showers, as well as the windows high up to the ceiling.

Each hall has different lighting layout. In the reception and the cafe-bar area, the feeling of tranquility has been achieved thanks to the soft, warm light. In the Cross Fit halls, there is additional lighting, directed towards the ceiling, designed in a way not to disturb the customers and also to emphasize the uniqueness of the concrete. The diagonal lighting in both halls gives the feeling of dynamism. The rectangular composition of cylindrical lamps highlights the presentation area (the stage). In the swimming pool, the light bars give the feeling of movement and speed. 

As mentioned earlier first impression matters as it should be the one that keeps on attracting everyone to return to + One More time.