BY NATALIE KNOTH 104 boutiquedesign.com MAY 2014 EVEN THE ICONIC disco ball that once bedazzled Studio 54 can't make that last deadlift any easier. But, like the rest of the high-style design in the DavidBartonGym Astor Place in New York, it's a can't-miss visual reminder that workouts are a lot more fun outside the concrete box. Studio Sofield injected a grit-meets-glam feel into the 40,000-sq.-ft space, contrasting the platoons of cardio equipment and weight stacks with the opulence of bold purple walls, layers of reflective screens and plush velvet sofas. To pump up the disco vibe, the gym also has a booth inside the 12 ft.-tall ball where DJs create custom playlists for members working out in the adjoining fitness areas. ERIC L AIGNEL HAVING A BALLhttp://www.boutiquedesign.com