Custom Fire Bowl with Vapor-Fire Technology
This one-of-a-kind fire feature is a striking centrepiece that combines innovative engineering with distinctive craftsmanship. Designed and custom-built exclusively for Berczy Square, a 13-story office and retail building located at 33 Yonge St in Toronto, ON.
CF + D custom fireplace design, selected for their expertise and experience in the realm of unique fire features, stepped up to the challenge to build this unique piece that would provide the perfect focal point for the renovated atrium lobby.
The fire feature measures 10 feet in diameter and houses 11 Vapor-Fire burners (water fueled/electric system) creating a captivating, augmented reality flame experience enhanced by 3-inch cannonball fire media. Its custom-engineered scissor-lift mechanism, powered by an actuator and linear guide carriage, allows the fire feature to be vertically extended, providing convenient access for maintenance. The exterior finish in a Custom Patina, adds depth, character, and a unique aesthetic, while the Flat Black interior and surfaces beneath the glass top create a refined contrast that draws attention to the flames. Every detail designed and fabricated by CF + D resulted in a truly bespoke architectural feature that brings warmth, visual impact, and a distinctive sense of place to Berczy Square.
The Berczy Square building was originally completed in 1982, designed by WZMH Architects and managed by GWL Realty Advisors. The building then underwent a major two-year renovation to rebrand the project led by DIALOG with design partner Alison McNeil, modernizing the property to enhance the tenant and visitor experience under the management of Govan Brown Building Group. Unveiled in March 2026, this redevelopment transformed the lobby into a contemporary, hospitality-inspired space featuring a striking multi-storey atrium, a 90-foot digital display, landscaped seating areas, and a distinctive Custom water-vapor fire feature. Thus, creating a relaxed, almost residential atmosphere inside a large commercial atrium.
