Briefly in business

A Newport Beach architectural firm has designed one of the first new

buildings under construction at the Los Angeles Air Force Base.

Robbins Jorgensen Christopher designed the 34,000-square-foot,

$5.1-million fitness center that will feature two enclosed racquetball

courts, a weight room featuring free weights and machines, an exercise

room, aerobics studio, gymnasium with retractable bleachers, health

education center with classrooms, demonstration kitchen, relaxation

rooms, exam rooms and offices.

The men’s and women’s locker rooms include saunas and access outside

where an outdoor sports facility is planned.

The firm’s Newport Beach offices are at 2800 Lafayette Ave. It also

has offices in San Diego and Palm Springs.