MPOWER YOGA STUDIO | Baltimore, Md

HEAT & HOPS ... A Sanctuary of Heat and Serenity

The Challenge: 

The founders of Mpower Yoga came to us with a powerful vision: to create a premier hot yoga studio in the ground floor of Baltimore's iconic Natty Boh Tower. Their challenge was twofold. First, the technical complexity of creating a high-heat, high-humidity environment with pristine acoustics inside an existing historic building. Second, they had an ambitious program—two studio classrooms, full locker rooms, a retail space, and a lounge—that all needed to fit within a smaller-than-hoped-for footprint, all on a fast-track schedule.

The FADE Approach: 

Our close, collaborative relationship with the client was the key to success. This became a true design-build journey where our FADE process thrived. As Architects, we meticulously planned every square inch, using a simple, honest material palette of exposed brick, cork, and steel to create a sense of calm and spaciousness. Our deep knowledge of building systems was critical in designing the main studio, where we fully integrated radiant heating, dimmable lighting, and specialized acoustic panels. The Cross Laminated Timber floors allowed for modulated construction that speed install, possessed nature beauty and maximized ceiling heights. Our Fabrication capabilities came to life in the custom-milled steel retail display, a flexible system that maximizes space and utility in the reception area.

The Outcome: 

The result is a serene and high-performing urban sanctuary. Despite the tight constraints, we successfully delivered a complete, customized yoga studio from initial design to final construction in under a year. Mpower stands as a testament to what's possible when a clear client vision is met with a deeply integrated and collaborative design-build process.

Contact us to design and build a hot yoga studio with integrated heat, humidity management, and studio-grade acoustics.