GYMNASIA

Imagining New Spaces to Move

Born from my love of movement, sports, and world-building, Gymnasia is a conceptual project that reimagines the future of fitness. It explores how we might move, train, and connect in spaces designed not just for function, but also for identity, ritual, and expression.

Drawing from historical sites like the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and San Francisco’s Sutro Baths (a favorite of Saint Andro's CD @leigh.ann.cobb.photo), Gymnasia uses these past spaces as a foundation to imagine something new: a place where strength is celebrated in all forms, and people are free to move their bodies just as they are.

This was also my first time experimenting with AI as a collaborative design tool, using it for prompt development, visual direction, and creative exploration.

Interior view showcasing various swimming pools, a terra movement zone, and a walking track around the perimeter of the building.

Exterior view showcasing outdoor swimming pools, gardens and additional places to gather.

Additional render of the exterior view, showcasing outdoor courts and seating areas.