Jacobs Yaniv Architects

POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio

POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin

POWERHOUSE - KL PILATES STUDIO

Jacobs-Yaniv Architects

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND BRANDING
Studio Michal Suday

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
Haim Tal

JOINERY
Itzhari Design LTD

FLOOR FINISHES
Parqueteam

MICROTOPING
Nimni

STEEL STRUCTURE
Zavit D.S

FURNITURE
Pick Up, Ikea

LIGHTING
Yair Doram, Rust

FANS
Electrostar

SANITARY FITTINGS
Hezi Bank

VENETIAN BLINDS
Orgon

GLASS WORK
Etgar Glass

DANCER
Maya Pakman

PHOTOGRAPHS
Yoav Gurin

AREA
180.0 sqm

 YEAR
2014

LOCATION
Kefar Sava, Israel

CATEGORY
Interiors Architecture

POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin

Text description provided by architect.

The basis of inspiration for the design was greatly influenced by the client, who is a very special figure with outstanding body and will powers.

The name of the studio is a term introduced by Mr. Josef Pilates in the 1920’s, addressing the centre of the body as the core of human body strength.

POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin
POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin

POWERHOUSE also reflects the essence of the studio as a ‘factory’ for movement and mental empowerment and self-motivation.

The architectural idea and the core of the design, is a steel structure which was planned in order to allow for people to hover in the space with TRX straps hanging for the frame, using tremendous body strength.

POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin
POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin
POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin

The structure divides the space in 3 – Entrance with reception and cloak and a large exercising space that can be subdivided in 2 for multiple activities; mattresses on one side and Pilates equipment on the other.

The reception is separated with glass inserted into the steel frame, allowing people to experience the space as a whole, and the energy, from outside.

POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin
POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin

The steel structure holds lighting and a very large partition, suspended from a hinge attached to the steel structure.

The partition can be maneuvered with a light hand stroke.

The choice of basic materials, which have hardly been ‘finished’ or aestheticized, reflects the pure intentions of core strength.

POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin
POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin

** Keren Leibovitz broke her back when she served in the IDF 20 years ago and has been bound to a wheel chair since.

She turned to swimming as part of her battle with disability.

Keren is a three-time world swimming champion, a five-time European champion, a holder of three world records and an eight-time Paralympic medal winner.

POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin
POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin

She is also a mother of 4 young boys (2 sets of twins)! Keren started exercising Pilates a couple of years ago, not knowing what a life changer it would be.

She learned to hold her body up from within and now uses crutches rather than a wheel chair.

She has the most amazing will power and charisma.

POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
© Yoav Gurin


POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
Floor Plan


POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
Section


POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
Detail
POWERHOUSE – KL Pilates Studio
Elevation

Jacobs Yaniv Architects
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