New York, New York
2012
The design and construction of a new exercise studio for New York City fitness powerhouse, Barry's Bootcamp, was our second project for this client. The retail, check-in and juice bar areas were conceptualized as a large interior billboard that stretches the entire length of the space along busy Sixth Avenue near the Holland Tunnel exit. The company's camouflage pattern was enlarged and signage was illuminated for greater visibility. Emphasizing the industrial aesthetic of the brand, the existing ceiling structure was cleaned and exposed and the floors were stained and sealed, including a "floor camouflage" pattern that is reminiscent of the paths of a bootcamp-type obstacle course.
The signature fitness studio is located on the main level and includes extensive acoustical measures to limit music and sound transmission. New to the fitness studio experience at Barry's is a custom-designed set of "monkey bars" that is used for resistance training.
Locker and supports spaces are located on the lower level which is accessed via a new steel/concrete stair and elevator. The base building features original foundations from the pre-Civil War era and is located on what used to be the edge of the Hudson River. Thus, because of water pressure issues, the plumbing for the lower level facilities could not penetrate the existing slab without great expense. Inventive engineering was employed to provide the plumbing services under a raised floor.
Press:
wellandgood.nyc 'Barry's Bootcamp TriBeCa: A First Workout Report' | 19 October 2012 PDF
Fox 5 News Report | 18 October 2012
blog.rateyourburn.com 'Interview with Joey Gonzalez, Celebrity Trainer and Chief Operating Officer of Barry's Bootcamp' | 16 October 2012 PDF
TriBeCa Citizen 'New Kid on the Block: Barry's Bootcamp' | 05 October 2012 PDF
celebzter.com 'Behind The Velvet Rope: The Opening of Barry's Bootcamp in New York' | 01 October 2012 PDF
wellandgoodnyc.com '6 New Fitness Studios Opening in New York This Fall' | 04 September 2012 PDF1 & PDF2
examiner.com 'Barry's Bootcamp Heads To TriBeCa' | 09 November 2012 PDF
rateyourburn.com 'Burn Blog, Gym/Studio Review: Barry's Bootcamp @ 1 York Street, New York' | 27 November 2012 PDF
Playground the official blog of gorecess.com 'GoRecess Playground Pro: Joey Gonzalez, Barry's Bootcamp, New York, NY' | 29 January 2013 PDF
honestbuildings.com 'Traditional Gyms Get the Boot' | 02 April 2014 PDF
Photography credit: David Joseph