Cams Cycling Collective

Cams Cycling
Collective

Year	2020
Location	Bowen Hills, QLD
Area	281 m2
Type	Wellness

A modern clubhouse vibe was the strategy for a new cycling studio in Bowen Hills. Located in King Street the project took references from the surrounding Showgrounds history to create a cobbled brick lined entrance and a cycling arena that becomes a showcase space for the participating in group cycle sessions. A warm plywood encased pilates studio, bookends the cycling arena and cafe for the prerequisite coffee stop.

S.IA - formally known as DesignFolk
(DF project team: Lauren Wellington & Amelia Loftus)

Cam and Sheree Hughes

Client Q & A

What did you think of the process of working with an architect on your project?

[Cam]It was great not only from the design aspect but also the value add to our entire fit out. Lauren found ways of maximizing space, functionality and storage, could help select materials with high-performance ratings within budget, navigate the perplexing approvals processes, and recruit then oversee the building contractors, to ensure all industry standards were met.

Does the finished space meet the expectations you had at the beginning of the project?

[Cam]Yes. We are known to say that the quality of the finished project being well above our standards and expectations. It is such a massive improvement upon our previous location.

How have your staff and clients reacted to the new premises and fit-out?

[Cam]Really well. We receive overwhelmingly positive feedback all the time.

Has the finished space met your clients needs?

[Cam]Exceeded really. The materials used thought out are of much higher standard and has helped us operate at the next level. We have been able to comply with our CovidSafe Industry plans without hesitation too, which has been a godsend.

Has the new space changed the vibe / dynamic of the business?

[Cam]Yes. The vibe is more professional, fresh, modern, exciting and gives positive energy to the space making the dynamic of our business more vibrant and enjoyable for all to experience.

What was the most rewarding part of the project?

[Cam]Wow! That’s a difficult question! The back wall mural is pretty amazing and all the small touches that really make the fit-out gel. From the mural, to the pendant lights, to the artwork in the bathrooms to the blue circle tiles in the café, to the cobbled floor tiles. It’s all amazing.