LA Fitness
A Fitness Club Leader
We managed the roll out of the LA Fitness club program in eastern Canada, handling over 15 clubs varying from 25,000 sq. ft. to 55,000 sq. ft. in existing malls, and the development of new standalone buildings of around 45,000 sq. ft. This program was designed to be the leader in the marketplace offering spinning, aerobics, weights, Kids Zone, squash, basketball and swimming facilities, all within a contemporary experience.
Challenges
- Large program with multiple locations
- Six months for construction
- No delay in obtaining building permit and health approvals
- US schematic design needed to be Canadianized
Solutions
- Use experienced team, listen carefully to the client
- Identity issues on site early on and stay on them till resolution
- Follow up on approvals, meet where necessary
- Understand what’s important to the client as design evolves