Commercial

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Embracing Earthy Elegance at Oran Park Hotel

Nestled in Sydney’s southwest, Oran Park is a burgeoning suburb that was once expansive farmland. As the community evolved, so did its social landmarks—none more prominent than the newly completed Oran Park Hotel. Designed by Achiebiosis Architects, the venue harmonizes natural materials, organic forms, and modern hospitality. To enhance guest comfort across its expansive outdoor zones, Bromic Heating products were seamlessly integrated into the architectural vision.

A Natural Fit for a Raw, Earth-Inspired Design

Architect Edith Clark of Achiebiosis Architects explains that the design drew heavily from Oran Park’s pastoral roots. “We wanted the building to look like it was moulded from the earth—raw materials and natural forms were key,” she says. This design ethos required heating solutions that would either disappear into the space or serve as functional focal points, depending on the zone.

Bromic’s Platinum Electric heaters and Eclipse Pendant heaters were the clear choice. The Platinum models, installed on the Northern Terrace, Central Courtyard, and Rooftop Terrace, offer discreet performance that blends effortlessly with the environment. Meanwhile, the Eclipse Pendants doubled as sculptural lighting pieces—especially impactful in the soaring double-height Central Courtyard.

Image Credit: Steve Woodburn

Overcoming Outdoor Challenges with Design Versatility

Designing heating for semi-enclosed and open-air areas with high ceilings and minimal structural mounting points posed unique challenges. “We had no ceiling structure in some areas, limited wall space in others, and needed to work around lighting, TV screens, and fans,” Clark notes.

Bromic’s adaptable mounting solutions—wall mounts and pole suspensions—proved essential. “The ability to use the same product line with different fixing types allowed us to maintain design consistency while adapting to each area’s needs,” Clark adds. In the Central Courtyard, the Eclipse Pendants were even custom-integrated with lighting fixtures, offering a multifunctional and aesthetically unified solution.

Image Credit: Steve Woodburn

Creating Comfort Without Compromise

With outdoor areas ranging from the 36m x 11m Northern Terrace to the 28m x 15m Rooftop and Courtyard, heating coverage needed to be strategic. Working closely with Bromic representative Matt Kelman and Bromic’s Complimentary Design Service, the team developed a tailored heat plan that prioritized seated zones and perimeter heating to avoid cold spots.

“The Bromic team helped us position the units efficiently based on the performance limits of the heaters,” says Clark. “Their expertise meant we didn’t have to compromise design for function—we could achieve both.”

A Seamless Guest Experience

While the Oran Park Hotel has yet to receive direct guest feedback on the heating, the absence of complaints suggests the heaters are doing their job—quietly and effectively. For Clark and her team, the experience has solidified their trust in Bromic.

“Bromic offers a wide range of options and styles that suit almost any space. I’d definitely recommend them to other architects and clients.”

With Bromic’s smart-heating solutions, the Oran Park Hotel achieves more than just thermal comfort—it captures a sense of warmth that enhances the entire hospitality experience, indoors and out.

Tungsten Electric Heaters at Clinica Las Condes

 Located in the vibrant city of Santiago, Chile, Clinica Las Condes stands as the leading public hospital, boasting 6 specialized Medical Centers that offer top-notch facilities and services. To enhance the experience of patients and visitors, the hospital sought to create a comfortable outdoor space, available year-round. To accomplish this, they reached out to Bromic’s Heating Experts for a thoughtful and efficient heat layout across their outdoor areas. 

After meticulous evaluation of the spaces’ plans and images, and with the installation of a new louvered pergola in the works, Daniel Bruntsch, Global Business Development Manager at Bromic recommended the Tungsten Smart-Heat™ Electric outdoor heaters as the most efficient solution. 

“We were contacted by the architect responsible for this project during the Covid pandemic,” says Bruntsch. He continues, “the request was for a powerful electric heating solution so the new outdoor spaces could be used all year-round by hospital patients, staff, and visitors alike. This location experiences icy winds blowing in from the Andes mountains, so the outdoor heaters needed to perform effectively. Together we selected Bromic’s Tungsten Smart-Heat™ Electric 6000W heaters and planned them carefully into the new Bioclimatic Pergolas that were going to be professionally installed. The Tungsten Electric heaters were positioned accurately to direct the radiant heat output over outdoor furniture settings where patients and visitors are seated, thus providing a sustainable solution whereby no energy is wasted during the time the heaters are used in the space. This was a very important part of the design brief as the modern hospital is built around strong sustainability guidelines where renewable electricity is used.” 

Consequently, the installation of 32 Tungsten Electric heaters adorned the 3 restaurant terraces within the hospital grounds, providing patients and visitors with ultimate comfort in a refreshing outdoor ambiance, allowing them to escape the traditional hospital environment. 

“The need to create a contained environment with this Bioclimatic Pergola heated by Bromic heaters was evident in order to create a cozy atmosphere,” remarks Eugenio Dominguez, Gerente General at Comercial Dominguez. He further adds, “On the terraces of these places, there used to be sunshades, so it was a place where it was very hot in the summer, and in the winter, it was completely uninhabitable due to the cold. We don’t have to worry about that anymore with these additions.” 

Bruntsch adds, “The heaters impressed the designers, hospital executives and restaurant operators by their performance, reliability, and beautiful design blending in impeccably with the new Bioclimatic Pergolas.”

Eugenio concludes, “Undoubtedly, it was a success to use Bromic Heating in this project. The versatility it brings to outdoor terrace spaces makes them not just seasonal architectural elements but useful throughout the year.” 

Tungsten Electric Heaters at Kahite Golf Course Pub & Grill

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Vonore, Tennessee, Kahite Golf Course stretches out over 200 acres with panoramic views over Tellico Lake and the National Park. Opened in 2000, the golf course offers members a range of entertainment options, including a fitness center, outdoor pool, restaurant, and a community building for events.

Doubling capacity

To extend the existing entertainment space, the Kahite Pub & Grill restaurant recently added a covered patio to its premises that can seat around 100 people. Although Tennessee enjoys hot summers and relatively mild winters, temperatures can drop down to 5°C in the coldest months, so Kahite Pub & Grill decided to install nine Bromic Tungsten Electric 6000W heaters to ensure that the new outdoor entertainment space can be used all year around. As the area is prone to regular winds, the owners also added curtains to help lock the heat inside the patio.

“The new area is really important to both the business and the members as it allowed us to double the seating capacity of the Pub & Grill,” comments Tom McPhee from the project planning committee. “We often get very crowded and cannot fit everyone in the pub when we have events, but by adding the heaters and curtains, we can now use the patio all year around.”

Durability meets power

Combining a stylish, industrial design with market-leading radiant heat technology, the Bromic Tungsten Smart-Heat Electric heaters provide a superior spread of heat thanks to a unique honeycomb mesh screen. Each heater also features a parabolic reflector, so that heat is re-directed towards the target and not wasted through the back of the heater. That way, there is an even flow of radiant heat, providing warmth and comfort across areas of up to 15m2. In addition, the heater’s high-temperature coating and stainless-steel construction make it suitable for all environments, ensuring that it delivers on both power and durability.

“Bromic provided the best solution for electric heaters for our relatively low ceiling and the technical help provided by their Sales Executive Leonardo was exceptional,” concludes Mr. McPhee.