Henry’s Gym — part gym, part social club, part bar — coming to Capitol Hill

A Capitol Hill auto-era garage building has been completely renovated from the ground up in a multi-million adaptive reuse project and is scheduled to reopen in early 2023 with hopes of attracting major office space tenants. , a louder, sweatier, and perhaps even more fun future awaits.

CHS learned something new henry’s gym coming to Boylston Avenue in a project that will transform all three stories of. boylston garage A new-age fitness facility equipped with the latest training equipment and bars.

“Be epic,” Henrys says.

“Our space is filled with nightclub lighting, motivational quotes, a large, curated art collection, and a dedication to music, all of which are unlike anything you’ve ever seen in Seattle. “Intended and designed to inspire and motivate on a scale like no other,” the gym says of its “social club” style. .

Building permits began last month on the development block project around the corner from E. Pine. Asana partners We are slowly building the core of the neighborhood. Earlier this year, CHS reported on continued slow but steady growth in low waste. naked grocery store Located at E Pine corner of the block. The business was part of Asana’s slow shift to blocks that include pawn shops. capitol loan We moved across the street and put a new emphasis on music equipment.The former building has been completely renovated due to redevelopment. heath printer Building and headquarters of a coworking company born on Capitol Hill office nomad Before that venture went completely virtual during the pandemic.

Henry’s will finally begin overhauling the Boylston Garage. CHS reported in January: graham baba-The designed adaptive reuse project was initially marketed to a new tenant with “15,000 square feet of open office space over three floors.” The upper floor is 5,000 square feet, the ground floor is an additional 5,000 square feet, and below that is an approximately 5,000 square foot basement. The certificate of occupancy said it could be used as a restaurant. The lease rate advertised earlier this year was $45 per square foot per year, plus an “additional rent” of $14 per square foot per year.

The new permit work could change everything, with an application for a formal change of use allowing about 15,000 square feet of space in the building to be used as a gym.

And it all goes to Henry. This gym concept debuted its first location in Lower Queen Anne earlier this year, featuring elevated design and high-performance exercise gear in a setting that looks and sounds like something out of one of Capitol Hill’s dance clubs. . At the bar, canisters of protein powder and muscle mix line the shelves with bottles. Henry’s says it will have a full-service bar, “offering fresh smoothies, pre- and post-workout drinks, and a selection of beers and wines.”

“Our bar is designed to bring our members and community together to celebrate success in and out of the gym,” the pitch reads.

The new gym joins a crowded field of workout options on Capitol Hill, including low-tech CrossFit joints, yoga studios, spin gyms, and simpler training facilities. Some of the newer, better-known players were eaten up and spit out by the pandemic.There is also rival fitnessa more traditional gym, is already on the block. Mayor Bruce Harrell He showed himself to be a strong mayor when he toured the neighborhood last year.

Meanwhile, Henry’s Gym and its nightclub atmosphere would be a good fit for another new player joining this area of ​​Pike/Pine. CHS reported earlier this month: Large scalea multi-floor club that replaces the previous club R place The club, located on the southwest corner of Pine and Boylston, celebrated several first nights as part of Capitol Hill’s new dance club.

Henry’s Gym has not announced the new location at 1617 Boylston or an opening date.Learn more about henrysgymnasium.com.

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