The interior of the IMPULS sports club is very adaptable and takes into account the current building and interior situation. In the premises of the former casino club, architects tried to preserve only the most valuable interior details – ceiling constructions, chandeliers, stairs, certain decor elements. The relationship between old and new, elegant and modern – gives the interior a taste of grotesque. In design process some areas like sanitary, changing rooms and administrative part were basically redesigned. We looked for new solutions by creating and combining functional sports spaces, some elements of the former interior decor were integrated and adapted to new areas of sport activities. Combined contrasting materials, black – white, and dark, coarse lighting elements emphasizes the dynamics of the sport. Used wood finish softens the contrast of the materials and provides coziness. Probably the most striking accent of the sports club is the old chandeliers of the casino club, which were tried to preserve and maintain a kind of connection between the modern interior and the opening view of the old town.

Start studio: Justina Narauskienė, Martynas Kamarauskas

Photo: Andrius Stepankevičius