SE Brands New Corporate Headquarters
Self Esteem Brands/Anytime Fitness
A wellness-focused passion generated Anytime Fitness’s rapid growth and success — enough to be named the top global franchise two years in a row. Pursuing its passion, Anytime Fitness dreamed of harnessing its healthful, spirited ideals and infusing them into an active workplace. BWBR partnered with Anytime Fitness to capture that vision and design a new headquarters, capable of inspiring everyone to be their own change.
Upon arrival, visitors are plunged into a light-filled, vivacious entry. A wood-paneled staircase descends into the facility’s pulsing heart — a two-story commons where employees, franchisees, and visitors come together to share their passion for changing lives. Spacious pathways journey around the open office’s perimeter and lead to alternative group seating.
The variety of workstations invigorate staff and reflect Anytime Fitness’s inclusive team atmosphere. Glass-walled rooms strike the balance between collaborative and quiet spaces, supporting more focused tasks while allowing staff to maintain their connection with the rest of the office. Flexible, bright, uplifting. The new headquarters absorbs the energy of its people and empowers them to live their passion — bringing healthful change to the world.
Project Highlights
Team
Additional Team Members
Brian Buchholz (retired)
Principal, Senior Vice President
Don Thomas (retired)
Principal
Jim Davy (retired)
Principal
Sara Goenner Curlee
Senior Performance Design Specialist
Shida Du
Design Leader
Brandon Franke
Technical Designer
Ken Frey (retired)
Quality Assurance Specialist
Dave Leighly
Senior Project Architect/ Code Analyst
Liliana Maresh
Interior Designer
Rochelle Maresh
Senior Interior Designer
Daniel Treinen
Design Leader
Project Specs
Size:
80,000 sq. ft.
Components:
Open office environment; stand-up and treadmill desks; franchisee training wing with folding accordion partitions; central multi-use commons for dining, gathering, and fitness/recreation; outdoor patio; hiking/biking trails; Waxing the City salon; tattoo parlor; visitor and franchisee tour route; showroom; company store; warehouse; underground parking
Completion:
2016