NFC Signature Club
Athletics
The National Fitness Center Signature Club represents the flagship expression of the brand, bringing together the most successful elements from eight existing National Fitness Center locations into a single, comprehensive facility.
Designed by GAE Architecture + Design, the two-story health club was envisioned as a destination that supports a wide range of fitness goals, age groups, and training styles within one unified environment.
The building was envisioned as a temple to health and fitness, expressed through a classical, columned exterior that allows ample natural light and views of the surrounding hills. A dramatic two-story entry rotunda serves as the primary point of arrival and organization, connecting members to the club’s varied programs.
The interior program includes indoor and outdoor pools, weight-lifting areas, an indoor running track, rock climbing walls, racquetball and basketball courts, spin studios, personal training spaces, a cardio cinema, and a juice bar café.
Five distinct pool environments (spa, aerobics, lap, family fun, and outdoor) support a range of activities, creating a flexible, family-focused fitness environment that has been featured in multiple health and fitness publications.
Project Details
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Project size: 120,000 sq ft
Owner: John Captain
Contractor: Merit Construction, Inc.
Completion date: 2014