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Arrow Engineering provided Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services for the three new LA Fitness Facilities in Newcastle, Sunwapta and South Edmonton; each facility measures approximately 45,000 SF (4,200 SM). Intended to deliver fitness options for a variety of clients and preferences, LA Fitness designs incorporate large, open concept spaces with room for fitness equipment typical to traditional gym settings, in addition to basketball courts, racquetball / squash courts, a lap pool and spa / sauna facilities, and various aerobics spaces and weight rooms including circuit, cycling and cardio training equipment rooms. Additionally, each facility includes staff and administrative office spaces, a “Kids Klub” daycare space and a juice bar.

LA Fitness is a chain based out of California; given the prototypical nature of original designs, our team was faced with the challenge of creating a Canadian version of American prototypes, and worked collaboratively with the Architect, Owner and LA Fitness’ previous, California-based engineer in order to accomplish a high-quality Canadian version of the original designs. In addition to various changes in codes, design standards and requirements, Arrow’s Mechanical team was required to redesign with the cold Northern climate environment in mind, differing from the original design, intended for a much warmer, West Coast climate.

Significant collaboration and coordination were required with the pool designer, who, like the original engineer, was based out of the States. Arrow’s Mechanical team worked to coordinate their pool design into the overall design of each facility. Additionally, in two locations, our team was required to coordinate with the developer with regards to water pressure, and service connection points.