Case study · Sulaymaniyah

Sulaymaniyah Rooftop Terrace

A fire bowl set into still water, so a rooftop lounge has a centre after dark.

Location: Sulaymaniyah
Project type: Hospitality
Space: Rooftop lounge
Product: Integrated Fire & Water Feature

01 The brief

The architectural challenge

A long rooftop with a view on three sides and seating along the parapet. By day it worked; after sunset guests had nothing to gather around and the terrace emptied early.

02 The specification

A stainless fire bowl on a raised plinth inside a shallow reflecting pool, with the water spilling over one lip. River stones set on the pool floor to catch the light.

Unit: Integrated Fire & Water Feature
Setting: Outdoor, exposed rooftop
Water: Recirculating spill edge
Finish: Brushed steel, river stone

03 The installation

The pool was waterproofed and the pump housed out of sight below the plinth. The fire and the water were commissioned together and tested at night, in wind.