DESIGN DIARIES

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Design Diaries by Sagrika

Services — Design consultancy

Design consultancy for gym and fitness spaces

Full service fitness and gym design, including space planning, equipment layout, design development, and technical drawings. All designed around how your space needs to perform.

Scope
Interior design + drawings
Typical project
1,500–8,000 sq ft
Process
Six stages
Handover
Design to your contractor
Gym interior with micro-cement wall, oak slats and terracotta accent lighting
Dimensioned working drawing of a gym floor

Concept to dimensioned drawings — the build stays with your contractor.

01

Before you call us

WHERE GYM DESIGN OFTEN GOES WRONG

Most gym projects have at least 2 of these problems. Each is cheaper and easier to fix at the design stage than at handover.

Gym floor condition related to EQUIPMENT BEFORE MOVEMENT
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EQUIPMENT BEFORE MOVEMENT

When equipment dictates the layout, movement becomes an afterthought. Poor gym space planning can create bottlenecks, wasted space and a gym that becomes difficult to navigate.

Gym floor condition related to LEASE BEFORE TESTING THE SPACE
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LEASE BEFORE TESTING THE SPACE

A space might look right on paper and still fail as a gym. Testing the floor area early can reveal circulation, zoning, and equipment-planning problems before they become expensive changes.

Gym floor condition related to LEARNING ON YOUR BUDGET
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LEARNING ON YOUR BUDGET

Gym Interiors have their own functional requirements. Critical design choices can become costly lessons to the owner without experience in equipment layouts, training zones and user flow.

Gym floor condition related to DRAWINGS THAT CANNOT BE BUILT
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DRAWINGS THAT CANNOT BE BUILT

A good design needs clear buildable drawings. Missing documentation results in confusion on site, expensive changes and a final space that is a departure from the design intent.

02

The method

How Sagrika Designs Modern Gyms

Design Diaries method stage — FUNCTION COMES BEFORE FINISHStage 01

FUNCTION COMES BEFORE FINISH

Before we think about colours, materials or finishes, we look at how the gym will actually be used. Where will the equipment go? How will people move between zones? What happens when the gym gets busy? We plan the layout around real movement, training needs and everyday use, so the space works naturally before it starts looking good.

Design Diaries method stage — DESIGNED AROUND HOW THE BUSINESS RUNSStage 02

DESIGNED AROUND HOW THE BUSINESS RUNS

A gym does not operate the same way throughout the day, so the design cannot be based only on how it looks in a presentation. We look at your audience, training mix, peak hours, class schedules and business goals. The layout is planned around how people use the space and how your gym needs to function from morning to closing.

Design Diaries method stage — DRAWINGS YOUR CONTRACTOR CAN BUILD FROMStage 03

DRAWINGS YOUR CONTRACTOR CAN BUILD FROM

A good design should be easy to understand when it reaches the site. Once the design is finalised, we prepare detailed 2D working drawings that help translate the idea into execution. From layouts and services to ceilings, electrical points and key details, everything is coordinated so your contractor knows what needs to be built and how.

Deliverables

What you receive

Our design package is an organized plan that moves your gym from spatial planning to detailed working drawings.

CONCEPT PRESENTATION for a gym interiorSPACE PLANNING & LAYOUT for a gym interiorLIGHTING DESIGNED FOR HOW THE SPACE WORKS for a gym interior2D WORKING DRAWINGS for a gym interiorSEE THE SPACE BEFORE IT IS BUILT for a gym interior

Included in your package

CONCEPT PRESENTATION

The design direction, zoning logic and material intent, presented as one clear plan for how the space should work.

  • Zoning rationale
  • Reference imagery
  • Material direction
  • Capacity view

Consultancy in practice

DESIGN THAT WORKS IN REAL SPACES

View all interior projects
THE STRENGTH CULTURE in Jammu (J&K), India
01

GYM INTERIOR

THE STRENGTH CULTURE

A strength-focused gym designed around clear circulation, equipment flow and focused training.

Jammu (J&K), India
A3 FITNESS GYM & SPA in Jammu, India
02

GYM INTERIOR

A3 FITNESS GYM & SPA

A lifestyle-focused fitness space where multiple training zones come together in 3,500 sq ft.

Jammu, India
FIT FIRST GYM in Rajkot, India
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GYM INTERIOR

FIT FIRST GYM

A spacious fitness arena designed remotely from Delhi, with careful planning across multiple training zones.

Rajkot, India
A3 FITNESS GYM & SPA gym interior

Built from the drawings

Client Words

The best interior designer I have come across. She designed my gym, A3 Fitness, well beyond my expectations. Kudos to her.

Aastik Khajuria

A3 Gym

Design that builds cleanly

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Built with the brands that trust us

EXPLORE OUR INSTAGRAM

Floors in motion.

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Placeholder reel — Zoning a floor in 40 seconds
Placeholder reel — Why we test the section, not just the plan
Placeholder reel — Turf lane placement, explained on site
Placeholder reel — Material call: rubber vs. vinyl at year five

FAQ

Common questions

01. Where are you based out of?+

We are based out of Delhi and are available for meetings by appointment.

02. Do you provide turn-key solutions?+

No, we provide design services. Our scope covers the design and documentation required to take the project forward.

03. Is your service available pan India?+

Yes, we provide interior design consultation pan India.

04. Do you visit the site?+

Yes, we do visit the site as per requirements. Charges vary from project to project.

05. Can I get 2–3 options for the design?+

The design is completely customised as per your requirements and site. A few changes are possible, but multiple options are not provided.

06. Can I get only 3D views?+

3D views are the final output of the design and cannot be provided separately. We do provide 3D views as a part of our complete service.

07. How much time will it take for designing?+

The timeframe is between 20–40 days depending on the scope of work.

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SEE THE SPACE BEFORE IT IS BUILT

Thinking gym, fitness studio, or wellness project? Let’s talk about your space, your needs, and what you want to build.

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