W e struggled with the idea of only being able to use the courtyard on pristine days - which works out at only about 40 nights of the year. It was a waste of space for most of the year. H e says they wanted to use the area for 365 days of the year, while retaining the outdoor feeling. This has been achieved with the pull-over clear roof, stamped concrete floor and the clever use of moulded marble structures and green leafy plants. O n summer evenings, the courtyard lemon tree is covered with fairy lights.
Candles provide soft lighting, in competition with stars visible through the open roof.
On colder nights the fire is blazing, the ceiling is closed to keep in the warmth and the fountain gently splashes in the background. I n addition to increased choice of scenery for BathHouse patrons, the new courtyard doubles the number of diners the venue can handle. T he extension also means The BathHouse can use the whole venue for up to 200 people - a popular number for weddings which they previously had to turn down. A separate speaker system means different music can be played in the closed-off courtyard if desired. Presentation facilities are on hand for formal occasions.