For Moof Fitness Studio, Canobardin created an architecture capable of adapting over time without losing its identity. With a structure defined by two main areas—one for floor work and another for strength training—privacy is guaranteed in a continuous, balanced, and luminous space.
A single material organizes the entire system: perforated metal sheeting, reinterpreted as a contemporary lattice that articulates a sequence of filtering planes and interconnected spaces. Light passes through the perforations, creating a play of shadows and reflections that complements the rhythm of the gym.
Moof Fitness Studio by Canobardin. Photograph by Imagen Subliminal.
Project description by Canobardin
The commission was not limited to the design of a single location, but rather entailed defining the DNA of a future network of specialized centers. In addition to establishing a solid architectural identity, the objective was to design a unisex gym that conveyed serenity and comfort, thus moving away from the visual and acoustic overload typical of this type of space.
The gym is conceived as an architectural "Meccano set." Prefabricated, lacquered, and dry-assembled pieces allow for continuous assembly, disassembly, and transformation. Architecture ceases to be a fixed state, becoming an evolving structure capable of adapting over time without losing its identity, and also adapting to other spaces and locations.
The program is structured into two main areas: a floor workout area and a strength training area, dedicated to machines and free weights. To guarantee privacy between these two areas without resorting to opaque partitions that would interrupt the spatial continuity, a single material organizes the entire system: perforated sheet metal. Traditionally linked to industry, it is reinterpreted here as a contemporary latticework that articulates a sequence of filtering planes and interconnected spaces. Light, passing through the perforations, projects a play of shadows and reflections that transforms the atmosphere throughout the day, accompanying the rhythm of training.
The two realms—ground and strength—coexist in a continuous, balanced, and luminous space. Privacy is subtly constructed, maintaining a sense of the whole and fostering concentration.
The project's identity is reinforced by a restrained yet recognizable palette: Melongelb RAL 1028 introduces a warm energy to the structures, technical white amplifies the light, and electric blue provides graphic precision to the communication elements.
On the façade, this architectural logic extends toward the city with a double layer of perforated sheet metal that intensifies the privacy of the interior. The lettering, generated from the folded material itself, creates a three-dimensional presence that changes with the light and the observer's movement. A luminous sign runs along the facade, introducing a dynamic message that links the gym to the flow of the street.
