Name
Architectural Design and Measured Survey for Leicester Community Gym
Date
2025
Code
TAOB 24-13
Status
Complete
Measured building survey and Fire safety plans
We’re proud to have partnered with 1st Legion Gym — a dynamic, family-run fitness and education hub in the heart of Leicester — to deliver a full measured building survey and architectural design plans. Our work helped ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and supported the gym’s ambitions to expand and enhance its facilities.
Creating Purpose-Built Educational Spaces
Our architectural services enabled the transformation of existing spaces into new classrooms for alternative education. These areas now offer a powerful combination of physical fitness, academic support, employability training, and 1-to-1 mentoring — helping young people develop focus, confidence, and discipline.
This initiative plays a vital role in re-engaging youth with mainstream education, using sport and structure to foster growth and resilience.
A True Community Hub for Health and Wellbeing
1st Legion Gym is more than a martial arts centre — it’s a thriving community wellbeing hub. With expert coaches in Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, and a growing schedule of yoga and holistic wellbeing classes, the gym supports a diverse range of people from all walks of life.
Whether it’s through self-defence training, mental wellbeing support, or fitness classes, the gym continues to make a meaningful difference.
Designing for Social Impact
At The Art of Building, we specialise in designing safe, sustainable, and purpose-driven spaces. Our collaboration with 1st Legion Gym is a perfect example of how architectural design can support community development, youth empowerment, and local education initiatives.
Useful Links:
1st Legion Gym – https://1stlegiongym.co.uk/
