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Sponsored: Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
Published in Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
Set within a landmark Grade II listed redevelopment in west London, Third Space at The Whiteley demanded far more than a standard gym fit-out. The brief required a design-led solution that could integrate advanced training concepts, elevate the member experience and work within the constraints of a sensitive heritage structure.
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