We visited one of our new projects for a martial arts school in Twickenham.
The project involved the conversion of a show office for the Twickenham Gateway Development into a gym facility to be used as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school which will be ideally located close to the Twickenham train station.
Square One Architects was appointed in early 2023 and our scope involved working on the RIBA design stages 0 to 4.
Our set of drawings included general arrangement plans, electrical layouts and a detailed specification package which were instrumental for getting all the necessary approvals, a detailed quote from various contractors and formed a clear base for the subsequent construction.
The project was particularly challenging due to the presence of both a Landlord and a Lease Holder who requested a detailed application in order to grant permission for the necessary works to convert the old office into a new gym. In this instance we played a very important role in getting all the approvals needed (in particular landlord and building control approval) in order to start construction as quickly as possible.
Inevitably a project of this kind has a degree of complexity when it comes to mechanical and electrical systems. Our proposals were fully coordinated with the M&E consultant p3r Engineers.
The new gym will include a large matted area and also facilities like welcome desk, bathrooms, changing rooms and storage facilities.
The school will form part of the world renowned Gracie Barra franchise. The proposals for the interiors where determined by the precise requirements included in the franchise guidelines.
Brazilian jujitsu is a self defence and combat sport martial art which has been growing very fast in the UK and all around the world. We are very proud to have been able to be part of this very exciting project along with the clients and the rest of the design team.
The dojo will be officially opened in October 2023 and we can't wait to see the final work completed!
