Architect and Builder Offices Retrospective | Page 774

The gym is situated on the first floor and part of the second floor . On the lower level the free weights area occupies a large open volume with views on all sides and connects to the change rooms and ablutions . There are studios on the upper level that open onto an external deck .
The second floor houses the new EduCentre . This facility opens onto a secure open-air playground that is only accessible
directly from the EduCentre . Babies , toddlers and pre-schoolers will all be accommodated and the space has its own small kitchen and laundry area .
The third floor accommodates an outdoor entertainment area that is supported by an events kitchen , allowing functions of various sizes . There is also an outdoor running track that connects to the gym via the fire stairs for staff wanting to exercise in the fresh air .
774 8 Merchant Place