Dobračina 6, Belgrade, Serbia
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Gate-X Fitness Club
Complection Year
2025
Gross Built Area
2000 sq. m.
Project location
Moscow, Russia
Photo
Maxim Loskutov
Collaboration
ArchFunk

GATE-X is not just a fitness club — it’s a spatial scenario of personal transformation. We conceived it as a portal to an alternate reality, where body and mind are sharpened, discipline becomes a driving force, and architecture acts as a catalyst for inner growth.

The core metaphor is «‎a gateway to your future self.»‎

The space is designed to direct, inspire, and propel its users toward evolution.

Atmosphere & Visual Language

The project draws on the aesthetics of futurism and cinematic dystopias. Its visual inspiration comes from Blade Runner 2049, Prometheus, Oblivion, TRON: Legacy, and The Expanse. Every element — from light to texture — immerses the user in a world where fitness is not merely physical activity, but a philosophy of survival, structure, and power.

Color & Materials

– Base palette: anthracite, cold metal, white concrete — evoking technological clarity and structural precision

– Textures: semi-matte reflections, ribbed glass, raw concrete

– Accents: ultramarine — for depth and silence; neon orange — as a burst of energy

– Lighting: architectural and scenographic — from focused, tunnel-like downlighting in showers to luminous portals guiding through corridors

Key Spatial Moments

– Reception: monolithic symmetry and soft gradients through translucent glass — the first impression feels like entering a space station

– Showers & Changing Rooms: clean lines, concrete, deep blue ceilings, dramatic lighting — spaces of reset and transition

– Functional Zones: training areas, open-space gym, and lounge spots are fully integrated into the architectural skin — signage and furnishings are embedded, not superimposed

– Highlight Element: a vivid orange bar zone — a glowing cube interrupting the calm landscape, symbolizing energy and recharge

Philosophy

The architecture of GATE-X doesn’t just serve a function — it leads the process.
The space isn’t about comfort. It’s about challenge.
Everything here speaks of the future — where the ultimate value is inner strength.