This landmark building was constructed in 1931, as the “Roslyn National Bank and Trust Company”. Designed in a Classical Revival style by William Bunker Tubby. Recently the building was occupied by a mens clothing store. In 2021 the building was acquired to be converted into a health club. The idea (conceived during the Covid 19 pandemic), is as a healthy interactive group exercise space.

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The concept origin considers individual modular workout spaces (pods) arranged within a large volume warehouse space, ultimately utilizing the old bank building for its central location and existing 2 story space (the old banking floor), adaptable to accommodate the pods.

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The solution established a perimeter mezzanine of pods stacked above the main level pods. The pods surround a central two-story space with an elevated instructor platform reached by a spiral staircase. The stair and a fireman’s pole foster interactivity between instructor and clients. The space is surrounded by 230 video screens creating an immersed outer worldly experience.

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The cellar level was adapted as a yoga studio where 10 pods surround a yogi instructing from reclaimed wood platform. The pods are surrounded by glass panels etched with a forest pattern. Image, sound and lighting are synchronized to complete the interactive experience. The mechanical systems are designed to facilitate laboratory air changes with a flush out at the end of each session. Circulation is structured for minimal interaction, entering on the side of the building and existing the front.

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The mezzanine is constructed with steel frame/concrete deck and rubber flooring. The suspended acoustic ceilings, contain the HVAC/AV systems, reduced surfaces to control dust and facilitate cleaning. The exterior of the building was renovated with the only interventions, signage and a modest entry canopy.