Hospitality

W Edinburgh, Scotland

Three-sided room-dividing fireplace designed by Modus Fireplaces for the penthouse suite at W EdinburghBespoke bioethanol fire tables installed in the contemporary lobby of W Edinburgh by Modus FireplacesThree bespoke outdoor gas fire pits designed by Modus Fireplaces for W Edinburgh hotel

At W Edinburgh, Modus Fireplaces designed and delivered six bespoke fire features across the hotel's lobby, outdoor spaces and penthouse suite. From sculptural fire tables to an architectural three-sided fireplace, each installation brings warmth, atmosphere and a sense of theatre to the guest experience.

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The Brief
  • Create distinctive fire features across three contrasting hotel environments at the W Edinburgh.
  • Introduce warmth, atmosphere and visual drama throughout the property.
  • Ensure each fireplace complements the design and function of its individual setting
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The Solution

Six bespoke fire features were installed across the hotel, combining gas and bioethanol technologies with contemporary architectural design.

Outdoor Fire Pits

  • Three gas fire pits create striking outdoor focal points.
  • Provide warmth and atmosphere for guests enjoying the hotel's external spaces.
  • Introduce a sense of theatre through dynamic, open flames.

Lobby Fire Tables

  • Two bioethanol fire tables introduce warmth and visual interest to the lobby.
  • Sculptural fire features enhance the arrival experience.
  • Real flames create an inviting atmosphere within the contemporary interiors.

Penthouse Suite Fireplace

  • A three-sided fireplace serves as an architectural room divider.
  • Flames can be enjoyed from multiple perspectives.
  • Creates a dramatic focal point while maintaining a sense of openness and connection between spaces.

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03
Design Approach

Each fireplace was conceived to respond to its individual setting, balancing architectural impact with atmosphere and functionality. Together, the six installations create a cohesive design narrative, using fire to define spaces and elevate the guest experience.

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Outcome

A collection of six distinctive fire features that bring warmth, character and a sense of theatre to W Edinburgh, transforming the hotel's indoor and outdoor spaces into memorable guest experiences

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BESPOKE DESIGN

Architectural fireplaces, designed without precedent

If you can conceive it, we can deliver it. That is what Modus does best. Working closely with our in-house design team, and in collaboration with Europe's leading manufacturers, we develop fireplaces that respond precisely to the architecture, materiality, and intent of each project. The result is a fireplace tailor-made for its setting, and for no other.

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Material Choices

Every element is open to specification, from stone, metal, and finish through to proportion and detailing.

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Precision Engineering

Each fireplace is engineered in close partnership with Europe's leading manufacturers, with structural detailing and combustion performance resolved as part of the design.

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Seamless Integration

We work as an extension of the project team, from concept through to commissioning, so the fireplace sits within the architecture rather than against it.