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Dare studios is the first of Melbourne's 6-star fitness and wellness studios – a place created to break through the noise of conventional workout regimes with their contemporary approach to helping its members achieve their health and fitness goals. We were entrusted with designing a space that could accurately reflect such a unique business. And so, we strived to craft a fitness and wellness fitout that emulated only associations of luxury, collaboration and drive. Read on to see how.   

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To design collaborative environments is to design spaces that invite conversation. At Dare, the front-of-house needed to exist as an area where initial consultations could be conducted openly and thoughtfully. We took inspiration from the comforts that organic form and biophilic design can allow - from the warm colour palette, timber application and ceaseless curved elements throughout. Planter pots were built into the seating to complement and cast greenery as the backdrop of conversation.   

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The design intent for this fitout incorporated several lighting fixtures to help soften the studio space and forge a moodiness in each room. From a build perspective, however, the existing lighting plan was not sufficient for the revised layout and fitting out an adequate lighting plan required all-new electrical cabling laid throughout the entire space. By doing so, we were able to construct a fitout that could host a series of recessed, dimmable LED strips along the hallway and meet the aesthetical requirements of the design direction.

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There was a distinct mood shift between front-of-house and training areas – where the inviting front-of-house moved quickly into a space that inspired motivation and seriousness. From the calming, rounded front-of-house, angular LED strips frame the training area and resemble that of an athletics track. We opted for a darker, more masculine colour palette in this space. Using blacks, charcoals, and concrete elements supports the intended mood shift and encourage members to feel empowered during their training sessions.   

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As we transition to the back of the space, we see the bathrooms and changerooms set the tone for members at Dare – this was a space where they would start and finish their training sessions. We hoped to maintain a continuation of the sophisticated design intent, with arched backlit mirrors and floor-to-ceiling stone wall tiles. Showers signify a place of rest in this instance, so softer LED strips were favoured over conventional downlights, and white tiles subdue the charcoal stone tiles.   

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By paying careful attention to our client's vision and a detailed understanding of their own clients' needs, we could design a sophisticated, modern fitness and wellness studio. Consult the Canopy Fitouts team for your next health and wellness fitout – we don't mind giving you a little advice on cost, budgets, compliance, and space planning. So give us a call on 1800 434 868 or email info@canopyfitouts.com.au, and we would be more than happy to chat with you about bringing your vision to life.   

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