anarchitect completes dynamic uenergy bliss health club in beirut

anarchitect completes dynamic uenergy bliss health club in beirut 
all images © ieva saudargaite

‘uenergy’ has grown in strength and acclaim since its establishment in dubai in 2011. hailed for their dynamic exercises and motivational influences, they have entered a different realm of fitness. to address their growing business, the company commissioned dubai-based firm anarchitect — designer of the ‘uenergy’s’ debut facility — to create a secondary space; this time in lebanon.

dynamic training surfaces enhance group training sessions

‘uenergy bliss’ is located on beirut’s famous bliss street, opposite the american university of beirut. the program focuses on the essence of healthy living, and amplifies social interaction between staff members and gym-goers. unlike ‘uenergy’s’ multi-level dubai location, ‘uenergy bliss’ is carefully planned across a single level of 750m². extensive research was conducted before organization of space, with focus on gym-goer routines, including how and where they enter the building, change, training, socialize, and exit.

view from the main corridor in the pre-workout area

natural light penetrates deep into the space, and the floor plans long views allow for constant, playful interaction between occupants. its openness enhances team culture — one of ‘unenergy’s’ biggest focuses — and promotes a healthily competitive culture. 

free weights section   

rigs and dead-lift area 

male changing room 

partition wall and lockers 

female showers 

female changing room 

spin studio 

main studio set-up for dance class

views out to the beirut streetscape

project info:

project name: uenergy bliss health club
location: bliss street beirut, lebanon
architect: anarchitect (dubai office)
client: uenergy boutique health club
contractor: SK-group, beirut
area: 750m2
photography: ieva saudargaite

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