Pre-design planning
Pre-design planning is where we clarify what the wellness facility needs to be, before design decisions become expensive to change. Biofit defines programme, capacity assumptions, zoning logic and early technical inputs—so concept design and delivery move faster, with fewer revisions.
PREVIOUS CLIENTS SANI-IKOS RESORTS
FUSION STUDENTS
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
MELIA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
Why pre-design planning matters
De-risk the layout early by validating adjacencies, circulation and space standards before MEP and architecture are fixed.
Align stakeholders (owner, operator, architect, interior designer) around one planning brief and decision logic.
Support accurate budgets through early equipment and technical requirements—reducing late-stage changes.
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Hotels planning a spa, recovery suite, or upgraded gym
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Residential and mixed-use developments defining amenity value
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Leisure operators launching a new facility concept
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Projects where shell/core constraints require smart planning decisions early
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Teams who want specialist wellness input before appointing full design packages
Choose the engagement model that best fits your project scale and delivery teamFull Scope (Including Interior Design)
Best when you want a single point of responsibility. We deliver planning through interior design and documentation, coordinating experience, specification and buildability from concept to handover.
Specialist Advisory (Sub-Consultant)
Best when an interior design team is already appointed. We provide specialist wellness planning, layouts, specification and design-integration reviews—ensuring functional requirements are embedded early and executed cleanly by the wider team.
What we do as pre-design planning consultants for spas, gyms, wellness clubs
We review your current plans and brief, then establish the planning fundamentals: programme mix, capacity assumptions, space standards, and zoning/adjacency logic. The result is a clear “north star” for concept and design teams—whether Biofit proceeds into interior design, or supports your appointed consultant team as a specialist advisor.
wellness club customer journey flow
Planning activities (what we do for you)
Define the programme and priorities (fitness, spa, recovery/longevity) aligned to positioning and operating model
Establish capacity and utilisation assumptions to inform room counts and sizing
Create functional zoning and adjacency logic (front-of-house, wet/dry, BOH)
Review constraints and technical implications (MEP, servicing access, humidity where relevant)
Provide early equipment and infrastructure inputs to support budgets and coordination
Identify key risks and decisions needed before concept and design development progress
wellness club zoning plan
Planning deliverables (what you receive)
Pre-Design Planning Brief (programme, assumptions, priorities, decision log)
Capacity & Utilisation Summary (peak use, dwell times, planning implications)
Zoning + Adjacency Diagrams (including wet/dry and privacy logic where applicable)
Annotated GA / Bubble Plan Mark-ups (spatial logic and options, as required)
Early Technical Requirements Note (utilities/MEP coordination and servicing principles)
Risks + Recommendations Register (what to resolve next and how)
wellness club circulation plan
concept development
equipment specification
interior design
pre-opening support
FAQs
How is pre-design planning different from concept design?
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Pre-design planning establishes the programme, capacity and zoning fundamentals. Concept design then translates that logic into a defined experience direction, refined layouts and early interior design intent.
Can you do pre-design only, without ongoing design work?
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Yes. Many clients appoint Biofit for early planning and specialist inputs, then continue delivery with an architect/interior designer—supported by our review where required.
Does pre-design planning include spa and recovery/longevity concepts?
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Yes. We can define programme mix and planning logic for traditional spa, thermal suites, and modern recovery/longevity offerings—ensuring space standards and circulation work
When should we engage you?
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As early as possible—ideally before MEP constraints and key architectural decisions are locked.
Want to de-risk your wellness facility before design progresses?Share your plans and a short brief. We’ll recommend a practical pre-design planning scope and outline the quickest path to a robust concept and delivery package.