My Gym Design
This is an entry in the "Make it real" competition.
About me:
I am a 13 year old girl in Hampshire and love to design and build things. When I am older I want to be an engineer so I have recently started to use Tinkercad and other similar softwares to design projects that I then build.
About my gym design:
To show my ideas, I have used Tinkercad to show the outside of the building and RoomSketcher to show the inside floorplan.
Products and Prices (in English pounds):
In the reception area, there will be shelves of merchandise with the gym`s logo on them. These products will range from £3-£20 and will include: t-shirts, mugs and sweat bands. The gym will have a membership of about £35, a turn-up cost of about £8, an inside hire cost of about £50 an hour and an outside tent hire of about £10 an hour. Also, there are lockers in the changing rooms that need a £1 coin inserted into them, but you get the coin back once the locker is unlocked.
Opening hours:
Monday-Saturday = 8am-6pm
Sunday = 1pm-5pm
Available jobs:
- Manager
- Receptionists
- Personal trainers
- Cleaners
- Litter pickers
Conclusion about my ideas:
I think that my ideas will be effective as a gym because I have included spaces that can be hired out to exercise classes and parties so that the gym can have a bigger income.
Gym Exterior
Roof: The gym roof is sloped and has solar panels on top to power the gym.
Walls: The walls are brick and insulated.
Doors: The main entrance doors are automatic and sliding to make it easier for people carrying heavy kit. There is also a fire door located at the back of the building - I haven`t marked this onto the interior floor plan as this door will only be used in emergencies.
Sign: On the front wall above the door, there is a sign with the gym`s name on it in clear, bright letters.
Plants: To either side of the door, there is a tall, thin Columnar tree. As well as this, there are flower borders against the wall, surrounding the building.
Outside space: There is a MUGA - multi use games area - and a rugby pitch behind the building with surrounding benches so spectators can watch the games.
Tents: The outside tents can be used for exercise classes where inside and outside space may be needed. These are permanent - secured to the ground with a padlock on the entrance and hirers can get the key from reception.
Accessibility: There is a big car park in front of the gym that can hold 35 cars with disabled spaces included. Also, if needed, there is overflow parking on the field. There is a wide path leading to the gym entrance.
Downstairs
Key (for photo):
F = Female changing rooms
M = Male changing rooms
Reception: The reception area will be where the gym users will pay to go into the gym and buy the gym`s products. This is where most of the finances will be worked out.
Changing rooms: The changing rooms are accessed through the reception and contain toilets, lockers, showers and benches.
Main gym: The gym equipment will be laid out in rows so that all of one type of equipment is in the same place. The equipment will be:
- Treadmills
- Rowing machines
- Training benches
- Dumbbells
- Stationary bicycles
- Ellipticals
- Stair climber machines
The gym will be air conditioned with built in speakers so the radio can be played and there will be a water fountain in the corner.
Interior walls: On the walls throughout the building, there will be inspiring pictures and posters to help motivate the gym users.
Upstairs
Key (for photo):
S = Stairs
C = Cupboard
Hireable rooms: The hireable rooms will earn the gym a bigger income and will attract a bigger community into the gym. The are hired per hour and must be pre-booked.
Interior walls: On the walls throughout the building, there will be inspiring pictures and posters to help motivate the gym users.
Cupboard: This cupboard could be used for cleaning equipment or could be hired out per month for an exercise class to store their kit.
Loft
The loft is an open storage space for cleaning products, broken gym equipment and maybe staff toilets. This floor is not open to the public.
Environmental Impact
I think that my gym design has little bad environmental impact as it runs on renewable energy, has plants surrounding it and offers part time litter picking jobs ideal for students.