GYM DESIGN CONSULTING & 3D VISUALIZATION
We design gyms people actually use
Most gym designs start with a floor plan and an equipment list. Ours start with a conversation about the people who'll walk through the door. The equipment, the layout, the lighting, the branding — all of it follows from understanding how the space needs to feel and function.
We design gyms people actually use
Most gym designs start with a floor plan and an equipment list. Ours start with a conversation about the people who'll walk through the door. The equipment, the layout, the lighting, the branding — all of it follows from understanding how the space needs to feel and function.
Start a ConversationMost fitness spaces are designed backwards
Someone picks equipment from a catalog, drops it into a floor plan, and calls it a gym. The result? Spaces that look fine on paper but don't work in practice — awkward traffic flow, dead zones nobody uses, equipment that doesn't match the audience, and a generic feel that could be anywhere.
And even when the equipment is right, most people stop there. They cram in as much as they can without thinking about how the space actually needs to operate — the programming, the class schedules, the traffic patterns during peak hours, the maintenance access, the member experience from the moment they walk in. A gym's success isn't just about what's in it. It's about how it runs, how it flows, and whether it's designed to maximize the return on every square foot.
We think about all of it. Before we talk about a single piece of equipment, we ask: who's using this space? What do they need? What will make them come back?
It's not about equipment. It's about the experience.
What are people actually using?
Not every piece of equipment gets the same love. We know what's trending, what's fading, and what actually gets consistent use across different facility types. An apartment gym and a performance training center need completely different equipment strategies — and the wrong mix means wasted budget and empty floor space.
What helps lease units and attract members?
For multifamily developers, the fitness amenity is a leasing tool. The right lighting, the right equipment aesthetic, the right layout — it photographs well, it tours well, and it gives the leasing team something real to sell. We design spaces that look as good on a listing as they do in person.
What do people feel when they walk in?
The lighting, the wall materials, the branding, the music infrastructure, the way zones transition from one area to the next — these are the details that trigger an emotional response before anyone picks up a dumbbell. We design for that first impression and every one after it.
How do you incorporate wellness beyond fitness?
Recovery zones, stretching areas, meditation corners, cold plunge adjacencies, sauna integration — wellness is expanding beyond cardio and weights. We help you decide what makes sense for your audience and how to incorporate it without losing functional training space.
What keeps people coming back?
A gym that gets used once is a missed opportunity. The spaces that build habits are the ones where the flow feels intuitive, the equipment makes sense for the audience, and the environment creates energy people want to return to. That's what we design for.
What's the difference between a gym and an experience?
Custom upholstery in your brand colors. Logo'd turf that anchors the functional training zone. Accent lighting that shifts the mood between zones. Wall graphics that tell your story. These aren't extras — they're what transform a room with equipment into a destination people talk about.
"Tickling the senses is key when designing a space. It goes far beyond equipment — it's about creating an experience for your end user that keeps them coming back, and keeps the space performing for the people who invested in it."
— Brad Boggs, Founder
The details most people don't think about until it's too late
Every project is scoped to what you need. Some clients need the full engagement from blank floor plan to opening day. Others need help with specific pieces. Here's the depth of what we bring to the table.
Space Planning & Zoning
Traffic flow, circulation paths, sight lines, zone programming, ADA compliance, and equipment clearances.
Electrical & Infrastructure
Outlet placement, dedicated circuits, data drops — coordinated directly with your contractors before walls go up.
Branding & Custom Identity
Custom upholstery, logo'd turf, branded wall graphics, accent materials, custom platforms, and feature zones.
Flooring Specification
Rubber, turf, platforms, acoustic underlayment — specified by zone for equipment loads, impact, and training type.
Equipment Layout & Selection
Placement for usability, safety, and spacing. Selected from 50+ brands based on audience and usage — not sales quotas.
Lighting, Mirrors & Finishes
Fixture types, placement, ambiance by zone. Mirror locations. Wall coverings and materials that support the identity.
3D Visualization & Walkthroughs
Photorealistic 4K renders and cinematic video walkthroughs for stakeholder approval, investor presentations, and marketing.
Architect & Contractor Coordination
We work alongside your full project team to keep design intent, operations, and construction aligned throughout.
Procurement and installation oversight are included when the project moves to build.
See the space before it exists
A floor plan tells you where things go. A 3D render tells you how it feels. When you can see the lighting hit the equipment, see how the branding comes together on the walls, understand how zones flow from cardio to strength to functional — that's when real decisions get made.
Our renders aren't just pretty pictures. They're decision-making tools that save money, prevent mistakes, and get stakeholder buy-in before a single piece of equipment is ordered.
Every space has its own demands
We've designed fitness spaces for almost every environment imaginable. Each one requires a different approach to layout, equipment, durability, and user experience.
Apartments & Multifamily
Amenity spaces that attract and retain residents. Designed for diverse fitness levels, theft-resistant equipment, and spaces that photograph well for leasing.
Health Clubs & Commercial Gyms
High-traffic facilities built for volume. Zone planning, member flow, equipment durability, and the competitive edge that comes from a space people can't stop talking about.
Strength & Performance
Specialty training environments for serious athletes. Platform layouts, rack configurations, functional training zones, and the kind of energy that pushes people harder.
Corporate & Office
Workplace fitness spaces that actually get used. Approachable layouts for non-gym-goers, compact footprints, and programming-ready design for on-site classes.
Universities & High Schools
Athletic facilities and student recreation centers built for institutional demands — heavy use, multiple sports, safety compliance, and equipment that survives years of abuse.
Luxury & Wellness
Premium environments where design and experience are everything. Recovery zones, spa adjacencies, high-end finishes, and the operational expertise to make it all run smoothly.
We meet you wherever you are in the process
Some clients come to us with architectural drawings and a construction timeline. Some come with a napkin sketch and an idea. We've worked with both — and everything in between. The scope scales to what you need.
Conversation
Tell us about your space, your audience, and what you're trying to build. We'll tell you how we can help and what the engagement looks like.
Design
We get into the details — layout, equipment, flooring, lighting, branding, infrastructure. Everything is designed, iterated, and refined before anything is purchased or built.
Visualize
The design comes to life in photorealistic 3D. You see it, your stakeholders see it, your investors see it. Decisions get made with confidence.
Build
We stay involved through procurement, installation coordination, and final setup. The space you approved in the renders is the space you get.
What makes our approach different
We've Trained in These Spaces for 20+ Years
Brad has spent two decades coaching, training, and managing fitness environments. He knows what works because he's lived it — not from a textbook, but from thousands of hours on the gym floor. That operational perspective is baked into every design decision.
We Do the Design Work Ourselves
The CAD layouts, the 3D models, the photorealistic renders, the video walkthroughs — we produce all of it in-house using professional tools like 3ds Max, V-Ray, Unreal Engine, and AutoCAD. There's no outsourcing, no middleman, and no disconnect between the person designing and the person consulting.
500 Sq Ft to 90,000 Sq Ft
We've designed compact single-room apartment gyms and we've designed large-scale athletic clubs with Olympic pools, basketball courts, and indoor tracks. The attention to detail is the same regardless of scale — every project gets the same level of care.
We Coordinate With Your Entire Team
We work alongside architects, interior designers, engineers, and contractors — not in a silo. Electrical planning, MEP coordination, ADA compliance, construction sequencing — we stay embedded in the project so nothing falls through the cracks.
Design Drives Equipment, Not the Other Way Around
A lot of "consultants" are really equipment salespeople with a CAD template. We start with the experience, the flow, and the branding — then select equipment from 50+ commercial brands based on what's right for the space, not what earns the highest commission.
We Stay Through Opening Day
We don't hand off a plan and disappear. We stay involved through procurement, flooring installation, delivery coordination, equipment setup, and final walkthrough. The space you approved in the renders is the space you get.
Let's design something people come back to
Whether you're building from scratch, renovating an existing space, or just exploring what's possible — one conversation is all it takes to get started.
Start a ConversationGym design consulting, 3D rendering, commercial fitness equipment & flooring sales nationwide. On-site workplace fitness classes in Portland, Oregon and SW Washington. Since 2009.