Case studies Poise Studios

Product: Suber Cork Spirit ECSP 202     Sector: Commercial 

A Pilates and wellness studio centred on movement, recovery, and slowing down, Poise Studios sits in the heart of Bicester, Oxfordshire. Led by a family with a shared background in dance and a longstanding connection to health and fitness, the studio brings together reformer and mat Pilates, barre, and physiotherapy, alongside a sauna, steam room, and cold plunge.

That sense of balance carries through to the interiors. The space is light and understated, with natural materials, soft tones, and plenty of daylight creating a calm backdrop for movement and restoration.

In the mat Pilates and barre studio, Domus Suber Cork Spirit flooring in ECSP 202, a pale, natural finish, runs throughout. Its warm tone and subtle texture sit quietly within the wider palette, while the cushioning of the cork underfoot makes it well suited to a space designed around low-impact movement.

Cork also brings a sensory quality to the room. Its natural resilience provides a softer, more forgiving surface for barefoot movement and exercises close to the ground, while its acoustic properties help absorb sound, giving the studio a quieter, more intimate feel.

Its renewable nature was another reason it suited the scheme, complementing a wider palette of natural materials and the studio’s grounded approach to wellness.

Light plays an equally important role in the space. Large windows allow the atmosphere to shift throughout the day, with changing light moving across the pale cork and drawing out its warmth and texture. At certain times, the room takes on a soft golden glow, reinforcing the calm, grounded quality of the material palette.

At Poise, the design feels closely connected to the way the studio is used. Light, acoustics, texture, and warmth work together to create an environment that feels comfortable, restorative, and quietly connected to nature, with the cork floor providing a natural foundation for movement and recovery.