manna movement
pilates studio
manna movement is a boutique pilates studio occupying a modest tenant suite within the verrado town center. the brief asked for a calm, considered interior that would let movement, breath, and natural light remain the protagonists.
- location
- verrado buckeye, arizona
- year
- 2024
- square footage
- 1,420 sf
- scope
- tenant improvement
- status
- completed
- architect of record
- west design studio
- collaborators
- bpr companies
the plan strips the existing shell to its essential geometry. a single long wall organizes the studio: reformer bays on one side, a quiet reception and changing sequence on the other. material restraint, white oak, lime plaster, and warm grey textiles, reinforces the studio's commitment to slow, deliberate practice.
north-facing clerestory light washes the reformer wall throughout the day, removing the need for overhead lighting during most morning and afternoon classes. the result is a space that feels both intimate and quietly generous.
