Gymnasium Annexe, Roehampton
Built in the garden of a sizeable house in Roehampton, close to Richmond Park this new garden annexe is a building with a difference.
‘Garden rooms’ provide people with additional accommodation, for many and varied usages. This example is a spectacular leisure facility. It comprises a gymnasium, a steam room, sauna, whirlpool spa, changing rooms and an area for relaxing after a good work-out.
The steel framed zinc clad structure is 1000 square feet and has been built to the highest possible specification, including a fully automated audio-visual and lighting system with all components activated by an iPad. It is a sophisticated building with a sleek minimalist façade. Far from dominating the garden, it harmonises successfully with the landscaping and makes a valuable contribution to the property as a whole.
