Sobell Leisure Centre is situated in the heart of the London Borough of Islington, just minutes away from Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. The centre boasts a sports hall, gym, exercise studios, squash courts, and climbing wall. The centre also has the only indoor Ice Rink and permanent dojo. It is home to many clubs, school programmes and health initiatives.
Pellings was appointed by the London Borough of Islington to provide concept and outline design for the internal refurbishment of the centre, to undertake the Construction Design Management Co-ordinator role, and Employer’s Agent services (space planning and achieving Sport England compliance).
The refurbishment has been funded by the London Borough of Islington, Sport England and the London Marathon Charitable Trust.