Building the Next Generation of Fitness Spaces: Our Work on a New Anytime Fitness Facility in Woodberry Down / Hackney.
Delivering a Complete Fit-Out for Anytime Fitness Woodberry Down
After being awarded the contract with Anytime Fitness UK, our team has now completed the full construction and fit-out of their brand-new gym in Woodberry Down—a project that began as a completely empty shell and is now a fully operational, high-performance fitness facility.
From day one, this build required careful coordination, precise sequencing, and a comprehensive approach to mechanical, electrical, and safety systems. Our scope included a full M&E package, integrating all core services essential to a modern gym environment. We delivered complete plumbing and drainage installations, a fully designed and installed electrical infrastructure, and a lighting system engineered to support both functional training areas and the overall member experience.
Constructing a gym within a mixed-use building brings a unique set of challenges—especially when residential apartments sit directly above the space. For the Anytime Fitness Woodberry Down project, meeting stringent noise and vibration regulations was just as critical as delivering a high-quality fit-out. Our team approached this with a detailed acoustic strategy designed to protect residents from the impact and energy of a fully operational gym below.
Designing for Demanding Sound Requirements
Gyms generate a wide range of noise: dropped weights, footfall, high-energy classes, and the constant movement of equipment. Without the right engineering in place, this can easily transfer into adjoining or overhead homes.
To ensure compliance with all required sound and building regulations, we worked closely with acoustic specialists from the earliest stages of the project. Their assessments helped define the level of isolation needed, and our team translated those requirements into a practical, buildable solution tailored to the space.
Installing Acoustic Rubber Systems
A key element of the solution was the installation of high-performance acoustic rubber flooring systems. These materials are engineered to absorb and dampen impact vibrations at their source—reducing the transmission of low-frequency noise created by weights and functional training activities. The rubber layers were carefully integrated into the flooring build-up to maximise their effectiveness without compromising durability or performance for gym users.
A key challenge on this project was working within very limited ceiling heights, which required careful planning from the start. With air conditioning, lighting, ventilation, acoustic treatments, and all associated services needing to coexist in the same tight space, every millimetre counted.
Our team coordinated all trades to create a compact, efficient layout that kept services fully functional while maximising the available headroom for members. By selecting low-profile equipment, refining duct routes, and integrating acoustic solutions without adding unnecessary bulk, we were able to deliver a space that feels open, comfortable, and far from claustrophobic—despite the constraints above.
With the fit-out now complete, the space has been transformed into a vibrant, purpose-built gym ready to welcome members. We’re proud to have partnered with Anytime Fitness on this project and to have delivered a facility that reflects both their brand standards and our commitment to quality workmanship.
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