We were commissioned by Rydges to build an additional bar and covered roof structure to the existing pool deck. This served to rationalise an existing pool bar space and create a functional year-round venue. The new bar acts as the centerpiece for the existing space, and serves its purpose to draw people to it from the spaces within and from the street below. The use of fire, clever lighting techniques, coupled with an extravagant LED display, serves to further enhance the beauty of the pool area; creating a glamorous space where you can tantalise the five senses. The additions have enabled the pool deck to explore a new identity as a venue with a true open-air pool bar feel, that can be utilised both during the day and at night.

Photography: Damien Bredberg