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Gold exposed duct network with round diffusers

AC and Exposed Ductwork for Restaurants in Riyadh

Rukn Al Khaleej delivered air conditioning for restaurants in Riyadh, including Meat Mood Restaurant, using round exposed ductwork and circular diffusers under dark ceilings, with finishes that suit the decor, such as the gold finish seen in the photos. The approach spreads cool air across the dining room while turning the ducts into a visual feature, instead of hiding them above a suspended ceiling.

Project overview

Many modern restaurants in Riyadh have open, dark-painted ceilings, which makes the ductwork a visible part of the interior design. The job is not only about cooling: duct routes and finishes have to work with the pendant lighting, green walls, timber and brick.

Exposed ductwork demands more precision than concealed ductwork, because any uneven bend, untidy joint or crooked hanger stays in full view of diners at all times.

The gallery shows work from restaurant projects Rukn Al Khaleej has completed in Riyadh, including the interior and frontage of Meat Mood Restaurant. Other restaurant clients of the company include Al Shahiya Al Oula Restaurant and Mazbiko Restaurant.

Scope of work

  • Fabricating and supplying round exposed ducts in finishes that suit the decor, including gold.
  • Hanging the exposed duct network under the dark ceiling on straight, even runs.
  • Installing circular diffusers spread over the seating areas.
  • Coordinating duct routes with pendant lighting and decor elements.
  • Supplying and installing AC units and connecting them to the ductwork.
  • Starting up the system and checking air distribution across the dining room.

How we delivered it

  1. 01

    Working with the interior design

    With exposed ductwork, every run and diffuser position is typically set in coordination with the dining room design, so air outlets are spread evenly over the seating and the duct lines sit well with the lighting and ceiling.

  2. 02

    Fabrication and finish

    Round ducts, fittings and bends are fabricated to site dimensions, and the finish is chosen to suit the decor, such as the gold finish seen in some of these projects. Joints get extra care because they stay visible.

  3. 03

    Installation and start-up

    The ducts are hung on straight, level runs, connected to the AC units and fitted with circular diffusers. The system is then started up to confirm that cool air reaches every part of the dining room.

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