VAULT · Floor Plan Concept

The physical program of the flagship. 15,000-20,000 sq ft. Charlotte South End target.

Not an architectural drawing. A functional program brief the architect can execute.

The whole footprint

Target: 18,000 sq ft (flexible 15k-20k range). Clear ceiling target: 16-20 ft in main studios; 10-12 ft acceptable in ancillary zones.

Zone breakdown

Total: ~18,000 sq ft. Buffer of 500-1,000 sq ft for circulation.

Zone-by-zone brief

Arrival lounge + concierge (700 sq ft)

• Foyer + main lounge
• Concierge stand + beverage station
• Two seating clusters (waiting + community)
• Rotating art installation (Taj curated)
• Materials: oiled travertine floor, cream plaster walls, oak millwork, brushed brass hardware
• Lighting: 2700K indirect, dimmable
• Non-negotiable: street sound decoupled via double-glazed vestibule

Main pole/dance studio (broadcast-ready) — 3,200 sq ft

• Ceiling: 20 ft minimum, 22-24 preferred
• Structural: rigging capacity for pole loads (see 07_OPERATIONS/02_SAFETY_LIABILITY: 1,500 lbf static, 10x dynamic factor)
• Sprung dance floor (Marley over sprung sub-floor)
• Wall mirrors on 2 sides (retractable for broadcast mode)
• 12-15 pole rigging points (removable poles for competition floor mode)
• Barre installations along one wall
• Multi-mode lighting: soft studio lighting (2700K + 3500K blend) + full DMX-controlled broadcast/concert lighting rig
• Multi-mode audio: recessed line array (Meyer Sound or L-Acoustics compact) + wireless mic package
• Broadcast mode transformation: retractable seating (150-200 seats), broadcast camera positions, rig lowers, DMX lighting activates
• Broadcast machine room adjacent (control positions, video switching, streaming rack)
• Loading dock access for competition production
• The single most important zone in VAULT. If this doesn’t work, nothing works.

Secondary movement studio (1,400 sq ft)

• Ceiling 14-16 ft
• Sprung floor (studio dance spec)
• Mirrors on 2 sides
• Barre installations
• 4-6 pole rigging points (for smaller pole classes)
• Full audio + soft studio lighting
• Class capacity: 20-24

Reformer/pilates studio (900 sq ft)

• Ceiling 10-12 ft
• 8-10 reformers (Balanced Body Allegro 2 or Peak Pilates)
• Cadillacs, wall units, foam rollers
• Soft lighting, floor-to-ceiling curtains for privacy
• Class capacity: 8-10

Strength/gym floor (2,400 sq ft)

• Ceiling 12-16 ft
• Free weight zone: 3-4 platforms with barbells, dumbbells to 100 lbs
• Rig with squat racks (2-3), pull-up bars, gymnastic rings
• Turf area for sled work, sprints, functional movement
• Cable machines (Rogue Fitness or Nautilus)
• Not commodity gym equipment. Rogue Ohio + Eleiko choice, oak plate storage, leather bench upholstery.

Cardio + functional zone (900 sq ft)

• Rower stations (Concept2 or Waterrower, 6-8 units)
• Ski erg (2 units)
• Assault bikes (Rogue Echo, 3 units)
• Cardio treadmills (Woodway Curve, 2 units)
• Peloton Row (2 units for member familiarity)

Recovery wing (1,600 sq ft)

• Traditional Finnish sauna (12 person, cedar interior, 175-190°F)
• Steam room (8 person, 110-118°F, eucalyptus infusion)
• Cold plunge (4-person shared, 45-55°F)
• Contrast shower (2 stations)
• Marble bench seating throughout
• Water station with citrus + cucumber pitchers
• Discreet, spa-quiet acoustic separation

Private cabanas (2-3 cabanas, 300 sq ft each)

• Full recovery suite inside: sauna, steam, cold plunge, contrast shower, private locker
• Bookable in 60-min blocks (Studio + Black Card members)
• Blackout curtains, low lighting, ambient music control
• Robe + towel amenity restocked between bookings

Private studio rooms (2-3 rooms, 250-350 sq ft each)

• 12-14 ft ceilings
• 2-4 rigged poles per room
• Full audio + soft lighting
• Bookable in 60-min blocks (Studio + Black Card members)
• Coaching sessions, private practice, PT with pole/dance component

Men’s locker room (900 sq ft)

• 60 lockers (oiled walnut, brass hardware)
• 6-8 showers (individual, marble/travertine)
• Sauna access via corridor
• Vanity stations (4-6)
• Toilet + urinal facilities

Women’s locker room (900 sq ft)

• 70 lockers (oiled walnut, brass hardware)
• 8 showers (individual, marble/travertine)
• Sauna + steam access via corridor
• Vanity stations (6-8) with Dyson Supersonic hairdryers
• Toilet facilities
• Small floral arrangement, seasonal

Gender-neutral private locker room (500 sq ft)

• 20 lockers + 3 fully-enclosed changing rooms
• Individual private showers
• Own toilet + vanity
• Access to sauna/steam through main recovery corridor

Members’ lounge + café (1,600 sq ft)

• Full La Marzocco espresso setup with 2 baristas
• Bar (evening service): wine, cocktails, zero-proof
• Communal table + 4-6 seat clusters
• Fireplace or hearth (gas, ambient)
• Members’ library (books, magazines, newspapers)
• Bi-weekly live music setup (Trill’s DJ program, small acoustic setups)
• Adjacent to lounge: outdoor terrace (weather-permitting, 300 sq ft)

Retail micro-boutique (800 sq ft)

• Adjacent to lounge, gallery-tier merchandising
• VAULT apparel line, house personal care (Y2), curated third-party (John Pawson tabletop, boutique candles)
• Full-height merchandise walls, minimalist fixtures

Content/podcast studio (400 sq ft)

• Sound-treated, video-capable, natural light option
• 2-camera podcast setup + full lighting rig
• Used for: instructor content library, THE VAULT INVITATIONAL post-show interviews, Trill’s TWG content, member-facing brand stories

BOH (1,100 sq ft)

• GM office
• Director MX office
• Head of Programming office
• Staff kitchen + lounge
• Mechanical rooms (HVAC, laundry pickup dropoff, storage)
• Delivery + receiving

Circulation principles

• Separate member and staff paths where possible. Staff has BOH corridor to reach every zone without walking through member space.
• VIP path from side entrance to private locker to private cabana bypasses main arrival. Never see or be seen by other members if member chooses.
• Loading + rigging egress dedicated for competition mode. Broadcast crews and heavy production loads never pass through arrival.
• Emergency egress code-compliant, but designed so members exit through hospitality touchpoints, not fire doors.

Outdoor rooftop training (if property supports)

If property has roof access: - 800-1,200 sq ft outdoor training deck - Turf + platform + limited equipment - Shaded partial cover - Used for pandemic-resilience overflow, weather-permitted classes, private events, sunset yoga

Adds pandemic resilience and premium differentiation. Site scorecard bonus points if property supports.

Broadcast mode transformation

Main studio transforms in 6-8 hours (setup) + 4 hours (breakdown) between fitness use and broadcast/competition use.

Fitness mode: - Poles installed, rigged for practice - Mirrors deployed - Soft studio lighting

Broadcast/competition mode: - Poles reconfigured for competition spec (staging area) - Mirrors retracted or covered - DMX lighting rig activated - Retractable seating deployed (150-200 seats) - Broadcast camera positions activated - Line array PA + wireless mic package deployed - Streaming rack + control room active

The transformation is designed into the architecture from Day 1. Retrofitting later doubles cost.

Material palette

Applied consistently across all zones: - Floor: oiled travertine (public), engineered oak (BOH, staff), sprung dance floor (studios), Marley over sprung (main studio), marble/travertine (locker + shower) - Walls: Roman clay plaster (cream), oxblood accent walls (single per zone), oak paneling in lounge + café - Millwork: oiled walnut (lockers, café shelving), white oak (studio barres), brushed brass hardware everywhere - Ceilings: exposed structure painted matte black (industrial zones), acoustic Baffles (studios), plaster with cove lighting (lounge) - Fixtures: brushed brass or oil-rubbed bronze (lighting, hardware), no chrome - Fabric: linen (curtains), leather (bench upholstery), wool (throws)

No visible plastic anywhere member sees.

Compliance + code

• ADA fully compliant throughout, no exceptions
• Fire code + occupancy limits calculated for both fitness mode and broadcast mode (broadcast mode is higher occupancy trigger)
• Sound levels compliant with Charlotte municipal ordinances (broadcast mode requires special event permitting or acoustic engineering above baseline)
• ABC license for wine + beer + spirits in members’ lounge

The site scorecard link

Every candidate property gets scored against this floor plan concept in 04_MARKET_SELECTION_CHARLOTTE. If a property cannot accommodate this program at target ceilings, walk.

Next docs

• 01_MEMBERSHIP_TIERS — pricing and access rights per tier
• 02_CLASS_PROGRAMMING — the class schedule design
• 03_PERSONAL_TRAINING — PT program spec
• 04_RECOVERY_WING — the wellness recovery spec
• 05_MEMBERS_LOUNGE_CAFE — the lounge + café program