This PowerPoint Presentation is part of our growing series of content relative to the path of conceptual and branded gym design. The author, former faculty member of the New York School of Interior Design, Cuoco Black, illustrates techniques, strategies and opinions on the complex and artistic merits of gym lighting design.
3. DISCLAIMER:
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The information presented herein will provide the fitness industry with a
benchmark from which to judge gym design across all industry platforms.
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This presentation is not a critical reflection of the facilities illustrated within.
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It identifies common design aesthetics which define a trend.
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Each design style is successful on the merits of its ability to satisfy the needs
of its target demographic.
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Our goal is to offer our growing client base alternative design models which
reinforce their brands rather than adopting a trend.
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11. if it’s only about keeping your costs down….. then do
what everyone else does with lighting
as a reminder, were not saying this is bad lighting…..but it
certainly does feel like you’re in Home Depot..
12. for the ladies, create drama and beauty
but since were talking gym here, illuminate supporting finishes
such as the rough concrete block walls in this photo.
13. though math/geometry and architecturally aligned lighting is
smart
you’re merely drawing the eye to common fluorescent lighting
fixtures
14. math/geometry and architecturally aligned lighting is
smarter…
…if it magnifies your interior design features as in the purple
iridescent stools in this ladies locker room
18. our lighting design for the Helena residential fitness center
in New York City threads
kelvin temperature, low voltage, high output fluorescent, up light,
down light, reflection, transmission, incandescent and par features
19. see more at:
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