Colors and the Origin: A Gym Design by Chien-Yuan Wang

Bringing Power, Happiness, and Simplicity to Fitness

Taking Z Power, the steel-structured logo at the counter as the core value of the design, the Colors and the Origin gym embodies the coexistence of power, gentleness, and aesthetics. Designer Chien-Yuan Wang applies colors expressing happiness, hope, power, and stability onto basic elements symbolizing simplicity and origin. The positive energy created at the gym offers users experiences of purity, beauty, and confidence.

The gym's unique properties lie in its ability to balance vibrant colors with the techniques of deconstruction and the idea of "less is more." The steel-structured bars installed on the gate are kept in their original form, while the bare brick walls are exposed, showcasing simplicity and essence. The architectural concrete sets up a wall of simplicity, and the wires and beams are exposed without extra veneers covered on the ceiling.

Once entering the space, customers are greeted by brick walls and the taboo-breaking "period red" on the left side. The red, symbolizing vitality and adventure, coordinates with the grass green of life, health, and nature. The arrangement of the bare brick walls, which are commonly hidden under the surface, emphasizes the concept of simplicity, essence, and origin.

This 99 square meter gym project was completed in July 2021 in New Taipei City, Taiwan. It serves as a testament to the designer's research on the power of colors and geometry to express messages of unshakable power, hope, and happiness, especially during times of adversity like the ongoing pandemic. The design aims to motivate and inspire individuals to pursue energetic workouts and overall well-being.

The Colors and the Origin gym design was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in 2022 in the category of Interior Space, Retail, and Exhibition Design. This prestigious award recognizes the gym's well-designed, practical, and innovative features that meet professional and industrial requirements. The design integrates industry best practices and competent technical characteristics, providing fulfillment and positive feelings to contribute to a better world.