Interior

FUN-LAND

Fun-Land is a multi-purpose gym that provides gymnastic experience for users (11 – 13-year-old children) to get “fit” in both physical and mental wellness. The design of the space allows users to get involved in various activities under a nature-inspired environment that demonstrates the power of nature and through the connection between indoor and outdoor space. The environment will help users to build self-confidence, and social skills to navigate through their adult life.

Christy Chu

design concept

501 ANN ST, FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006

The central idea of the interior design stemmed from shadows cast by trees. One of the most prominent features of the interior design for this fitness centre is the difference in heights of ceilings mimicking the irregularity of tree canopy cover observed in outdoor natural settings. The effect delivers a sense of comforting security through the regulation of sunlight and temperature. By reconnecting children to the natural environment, it improves the perception of security in children towards the environment and encourages them to be more playful under the nurturing power of the natural environment.

With the use of nature-inspired elements, different interior space components are orchestrated within the fitness centre to reinforce children’s learning experience through different activities. The physical context of the built environment aims to promote positive social experience, and thus develop their all-round physical and mental well-being.

Direct exposure to the natural environment is crucial for the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children. The built environment of this children fitness centre will also make use of features derived from the biophilic design concept which consists of elements that are inspired by features found in the natural environment e.g. organic shapes, fractal patterns, natural patterns and forms and springy flooring.

The ground level consists of general services including gym, green space, meditation room, and multi-purpose room. The interior design of the ground level features nature-inspired elements and creative effects of lighting layout to give users a sense of security.

PLAN – G/F

LEGENDS
1. MAIN ENTRANCE
2. CAFE
3. TOILETS
4. PRIVATE ENTRANCE
5. FIRE ACCESS
6. GYM
7. RECEPTION
8. WAITING AREA
9. HYGIENE STATION
10. KITCHENETTE
11. GREEN SPACE
12. MEDITATION ROOM
13. READING ZONE
14. GATHERING ROOM 1
15. GATHERING ROOM 2
16. MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
17. STAIRS
18. BREAKOUT
19. PWD BATHROOM
20. CAR PARK
The layout of the first level of the centre is carefully arranged to support the provision of a wide range of adventure-based activities that help to promote mental wellbeing by strengthening the physical health of the children. The first level aims to bring an outdoor experience to an indoor area featuring different activities including climbing, outdoor gardens, and suspended net playground.

PLAN – 1/F

LEGENDS
1. PUBLIC ACCESS FOR UPPER TENANTS
2. COUNSELLING AREA
3. STAFF OFFICE
4. HELP DESK
5. FIRE ACCESS
6. ADVENTURE ROOM 1
7. BREAKOUT
8. KITCHENETTE
9. STAIRS
10. BALCONY
11. CLIMBING ROOM 1
12. CLIMBING ROOM 2
13. ADVENTURE ROOM 2
14. SUSPENDED NET PLAYGROUND
15. TOILETS
16. PWD BATHROOM
17. OUTDOOR GARDEN

Christy Chu

It is Christy’s design philosophy to energise and empower users through the delivery of thoughtful interior design. She takes a pragmatic approach in conjunction with distinctive visuals to deliver interior design solutions that meet clients’ needs.