FACILITY DESIGN GUIDES
LOCKERS & CHANGING
Lockers
4 min
objective provide an area for guests to secure their personal belongings and change into spa or fitness attire multiple types of guests may utilize the locker areas spa fitness day use members space planning position the locker area near the locker room entry situate the lockers in areas that promote a sense of privacy do not place lockers in main circulation areas if a membership program exists, position the dedicated member lockers separately from spa guest lockers smaller lockers or cubbies may be provided for use by fitness guests at larger locker areas, avoid large wide open locker rooms use the layout of the lockers to strategically create smaller nodes of changing areas to create a greater sense of privacy visual privacy is desired a doorway leading from coed areas, should not permit a direct view into the changing area of the locker area design features if the facility contains a pool or similar amenity, include a swim suit extractor to dry suits specify stools, ottomans or other seating that is comfortable, easily movable with durable and water resistant finishes supply one for every three to five lockers accessibility regulations may mandate specific sizes, heights and lengths of benches include full height mirrors ensure mirrors are located in areas that do not compromise the other guests that are changing plan for a high quality weight scale consider designing countertops or alcoves for grooming and make up interspersed between the lockers design the counters for sitting at the women’s locker rooms and standing at the men’s locker rooms include power for hair dryers provide a beverage station featuring fruit infused waters, and light snacks furniture and equipment consider the following locker size guidelines for accommodating business attire including jackets, shirts and pants etc are as follows half lockers 45cm w x 61cm d x a minimum of 99cm h (18” x 24” x 39”) excluding the toe kick or top fascia full lockers 45cm w x 61cm d x a minimum of 182 8cm h (18” x 24” x 72”) excluding the toe kick or top fascia cube lockers 45cm w x 61cm d x a minimum of 61cm h (18” x 24” x 24”) excluding the toe kick or fascia include a clothes rod and hangers for business clothing the locker interiors should be a washable wood or laminate surface consider a lower shoe compartment, integrated jewelry tray, and a small mirror mounted on the inside of the locker door specify a keyless locking system provide signage for locker numbers