Sweat Pilates by Koukos de lab

A Quiet Dialogue Between Form and Function

In the residential neighborhood of Neo Psychiko, Sweat Pilates introduces a calm and considered approach to wellness architecture. Designed in 2022 by Koukos de Lab—a creative studio founded on the island of Lesvos—this boutique reformer studio reflects a commitment to simplicity, material honesty, and spatial clarity.

The project marks the studio’s first architectural endeavor, and it speaks with quiet confidence. With just five reformer stations, the space is designed to support focused movement and personal rhythm. The architectural language draws from Japandi principles, merging Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian warmth, interpreted through the lens of Athenian light.

Spatial organization is achieved through sliding partitions in light oak and translucent glass, which gently define reception, lounge, and training areas. Sliding partitions in light oak and translucent glass drift like quiet waves, dividing the studio into reception, lounge, and training zones. These boundaries do not impose; they suggest. Filtering light and glimpses, they echo the cadence of shoji screens, yet remain grounded in European precision. These elements offer flexibility and transparency, referencing traditional shoji screens while maintaining a contemporary European precision.

Material selection plays a central role. Pale wood, travertine, linen, and raw timber are used with restraint, creating a tactile and calming environment. Built-in benches and shelving are designed with subtlety, allowing the architecture to support rather than dominate. Green accents punctuate the neutral palette, adding a sense of vitality.

Lighting is soft and intentional. Warm pendants and discreet ceiling fixtures contribute to a serene atmosphere, enhancing the studio’s meditative quality. The overall effect is one of quiet presence—an environment that encourages introspection and physical awareness.

For Koukos de Lab, Sweat Pilates is a foundational project. It reflects their belief in architecture as a responsive practice—one that listens, adapts, and elevates everyday rituals. It’s a space where design serves the body and mind, and where simplicity becomes a form of care.