Scope of Work
FF&E Procurement
Lounge seating, dining furniture, outdoor kitchen module, bar elements, planters, parasols, lighting, textiles and accessories. A full consolidated specification across multiple manufacturers.
Landscaping Coordination
Specification and sourcing of large-format planters and a seasonal planting scheme, with coordination of the local landscape contractor for positioning and installation.
Outdoor Lighting
Ambient and functional lighting for three zones — dining, lounge and kitchen — programmed as part of the apartment’s existing smart home system.
Logistics & Delivery
All items coordinated for delivery within the same installation window, including crane logistics for oversized pieces due to rooftop access constraints.
The Approach
The starting point was the view — and the light. The terrace faces west, so the dining area needed to face the sunset directly. Every zone was then arranged around that orientation: kitchen behind, lounge to the side, greenery framing the perimeter to create enclosure without blocking sightlines.
The material palette stayed close to the interior — teak, stone-effect porcelain, linen and rope — nothing that would compete with the city skyline. The planters, oversized and in matte terracotta, were specified early: their weight required structural sign-off before the installation schedule could be confirmed.
The grilling module was custom-configured — a freestanding outdoor kitchen by an Italian manufacturer, finished in a tone matched to the stone of the terrace floor. Delivery required a crane lift to the rooftop, coordinated by our team in partnership with building management and the logistics contractor. Forty-two SKUs across eleven manufacturers — one delivery plan, one installation window.
Challenges
The crane problem
Rooftop delivery in Zurich’s historic district requires coordination with building management, the city and a crane operator, often weeks in advance. We planned the logistics window before the order was placed, not after — which let us confirm the installation date at the point of purchase rather than scramble for it on delivery.
The greenery as architecture
The client wanted the feeling of a garden, not a decorated roof. That required the planting scheme to be specified in parallel with the furniture, not as an afterthought. Planter sizes, positions and planting heights were mapped against the furniture layout so sightlines, shade and privacy all worked together as a single composition.
The terrace became the most used room in the apartment. Dinner for twelve, city views, no logistics problems. That was the job.
In Numbers
Client Note
We had worked with procurement intermediaries before. The difference here was accountability — one person who knew every item, every deadline, every problem before it became one. It did not feel like a supply chain; it felt managed.
Private client, Zurich