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When designing a contemporary new single dwelling from scratch, architectural and interior design firm SAAJ Design in Melbourne was given carte blanche to celebrate as many design opportunities as possible, creating a highly private home with strong connections to the exterior. From the outset, a fireplace was an important element. But combining a wealth of organic ma...

The iconic outdoor amphitheatre the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles is as renowned for its live performances as it is for its architecture – a ‘band shell’ comprised of a distinctive set of concentric arches. It was also the key driver for a third generation Southern Californian resident who wanted to transform her backyard. Enter LA-based designer Daniel Vandenbark, fo...

It’s described as one of Berlin’s top 10 cocktail bars, and the Shochu in Berlin is fast becoming as well known for its classic and exotic cocktails as it is for the sleek and sophisticated interiors. Located near the Brandenburg gate, in the Adlon Hotel and adjacent to the renowned Uma Restaurant, Shochu was created by acclaimed designer Anne Maria Jagdfeld. Anne Mar...

Surrounded by architecture that dates back to the Georgian period, The Chilterns is a new luxury apartment development located in an area described as “classic London”. Brimming with charm, character and history, the multi-million-pound apartments, which are a joint venture between Galliard Homes and Frogmore and C J O’Shea, include visionary architecture and stunning in...

New York entrepreneur and creative force behind acclaimed US custom home furnishings company DESIRON, Frank Carfaro has always had a passion for beautiful design and artisanal craftsmanship. And when he first discovered EcoSmart Fire, he knew his design values were very much aligned. “I’ve always been driven to produce stylish pieces of furniture and refuse to sacrifi...

MiCorp is a Sydney building company with a clear objective – to build and provide quality homes and renovations with a personalised service that exceeds expectations. Not a declaration to be made lightly, MiCorp prides itself on listening to clients to together create beautiful architecturally-designed homes, renovations or landscaped gardens. Con Mihas founded MiCorp...

Design professional Susan Jay has a simple design philosophy: “I believe my clients’ lifestyle dictates the design,” she says. “The design is a portrait of their lifestyle.” It’s with this in mind that Susan, principal of Susan Jay Design in Los Angeles, created an amazing piece of fine furniture in the master bedroom of a Southern Californian home. “It was derived fr...

When Daniel Vandenbark walked into this newly built loft-style condominium in Houston Texas, he knew exactly where a fireplace should be positioned. “The second I walked in, I knew this particular wall would be ideal,” Daniel says. “It would mean you could see the glow of the fire from the TV room and surrounding living spaces.” Daniel enjoys creating spaces around th...

When interior designer Marén Niehoff from HMG MBH & CO. KG was asked to create a modern, stylish and comfortable lobby area for a new five-star Fleming’s Deluxe Hotel Frankfurt main-riverside, Germany – part of the Flemings Group – she was looking for the perfect fireplace. Maren found it in EcoSmart’s XL900 burner. Due to the length and size of its flame, this burner...

In amongst a cluster of new townhouses in the Adelaide suburb of Lochiel Park is a completely sustainable, zero-carbon, zero energy home; although, just by looking at them, you would be hard pressed to guess which one it was. But that’s the idea, says Paul Hendy, director of TS4 Living, the company behind the design and construction of this remarkable house. “I feel t...

Creating a spa-like, luxurious environment within a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center was the task New York architect Jeffrey Berman was met with when he was approached by a new client to help create the Farber Center for Radiation Oncology. The sophistication of the EcoSmart 1800SS stainless steel firebox fit this brief perfectly, with the added benefit of bec...

The safety of commercial shipping and safeguarding of seafarers have been the primary concerns of London’s historic charity, Trinity House, since being incorporated by Royal Charter in 1514. Located in Tower Hill, the Grade I listed headquarters and working home was built in the years 1794-96 by Samuel Wyatt, Surveyor to the Corporation. A German bomb lodged in the ro...

An “opulent New York loft with raw aesthetics and industrial elements” – this is the vision renowned Australian hair stylist Anthony Nader had for his refurbished salon in the trendy inner Sydney suburb of Surry Hills. That is exactly what has been achieved with the combination of blonde wood, exposed brick, copper piping, wooden beams and an EcoSmart burner. Joe S...

How do you bring a sense of warmth and ambience to a living room built of concrete, steel and glass while maintaining a sense of continuity with the home’s design? That was the challenge designer Jeffrey Strnad of Beach House Design and Development faced when he was commissioned to design, build and install a fireplace and entertainment unit in this elegant Beverly Hi...

“Good design is eco-design.” It’s a principle that has well and truly been brought to life in the home of American journalist Lisa Ling, known best as host of Our America and as a former host of The View. Designed by Marco DiMaccio, principle designer at PUNCHouse Design Group, this residence has become the first ever energy neutral home in Santa Monica, California, with...

The premise is to provide the creature comforts of a permanent residence and the amenities of a high-end hotel in one package – and the AKA Sutton Place in New York certainly doesn’t disappoint. The boutique property, designed for extended stays, offers its guests all-inclusive amenities, including the striking a.lounge, a place where residents can relax and enjoy coffee...

EcoSmart Fire is well placed at Criniti’s. The FAMILY chain of Italian restaurants in Sydney prides itself on offering the best of the best – and with EcoSmart Fires installed in two of the four restaurants, they are in good company, whether it’s Ducati motorcycles suspended from the ceiling in one of the restaurants, or a Ferrari engine forming the structure for the lig...

Hidden in the depths of the huge and bustling city of Hong Kong, there is a family of four who are comfortably relaxing in a homely retreat which gives them a sense of peace amongst the chaos. Key to this Australian family’s peace of mind is knowing their home has been built around the concepts of functionality, whilst keeping true to their eccentric aesthetic. “Ev...

Fire is synonymous with celebration; it comes in the form of softly flickering candles at a formal dinner, a warm, crackling fireplace at a family gathering, or even the spark that sends fireworks shooting into the sky on New Year’s. So it seems only natural that fire formed the centre of custom-made winter holiday decorations for the offices of Nu Skin, a direct sell...

A focal point for a bohemian chic penthouse and a great accent to a modern bachelor’s apartment; Kara Smith from Smith and Firestone Associates Luxury Interior Design may have been looking for two completely different missing pieces when designing two suites for the Residences at W Hollywood, but she found one common solution. “The EcoSmart fires fit right in,” she sa...

This sophisticated and stylish kitchen, with its emphasis on quality fittings and appliances, is perfect for entertaining; in bringing together architectural detail and streamlined design, Lee Hardcastle from Enigma Interiors, Queensland’s most awarded kitchen company, has created a multi-purpose space for his client. Located on Sovereign Island off Paradise Point in ...

One of the biggest challenges faced by modern designers is achieving the delicate balance between form and function. In the process of creating “a pure and serene gallery-like space with harmony between all of its elements” BiglarKinyan Design Partnership has shown precisely how this unity is executed in a Toronto condominium. The home’s neutral colour scheme is br...

From a formal dining space full of luxurious fabrics and elegant furnishings, to a casual eatery featuring industrial detail like steel and moody colours – Cristina Hofman from At Home Interiors truly transformed this waterfront restaurant. However, there was one feature that remained untouched during the renovation work because of its irreplaceable effect on the ambi...

Any business knows that first impressions can make or break you when it comes to attracting new clients. So when Hoflehner Interiors commissioned Michael Prohaska of brenn-punkt, Architects of Fire, to work HIS magic on one of HOFLEHNER’S showrooms, all involved knew the design had to make a visual impact. Their Showroom in Linz, Austria, has now been transformed by t...

When Peta Donaldson, director of Natural Design, was tasked with creating an entry for the 2012 Australian Garden Show in Sydney, she knew she wanted to use natural elements to enhance the outdoor experience while maximising space. Her final design, ‘The Terrace’, is reminiscent of her signature style; clean, elegant and lush, with a focus on texture and architectural...

Located in Times Square, in the heart of New York City’s theatre district, it made sense that the centrepiece of the Paramount Hotel lobby be somewhat dramatic. For Meaghan Wren from interior design firm Meyer Davis and project manager for the lobby renovation, the new lobby is a ‘modern interpretation of theatre.’ And she has created a design statement that epitomise...

Achieving understated elegance inside this beachfront penthouse apartment in Newcastle was the prime objective for Coco Republic’s Senior Interior Designer Natasha Levak. Drawing inspiration from the wild oceanscape outside, the interior design scheme features soft blues and neutral sand colours, with textures and finishes in natural wood, grass and stone. In contr...

For over four years, internationally renowned San Diego based custom furniture designer and maker Jamie Huffman has embraced the element of fire, working closely with EcoSmart Fire to incorporate fire design into his stunning custom furniture pieces. “I use EcoSmart Fire burners because they’re beautifully and thoughtfully designed, well-built and clean burning which ...

Junction Moama, a restaurant and dining space located on South Australia’s Murray River, prides itself on using local produce to create superb food, wine, cocktails and craft beer, and providing a stylish venue for friends and family to gather to enjoy these specialties. In doing so, it has created a sophisticated atmosphere that can only be further complemented by th...

EcoSmart Fires grace living rooms, dining rooms, lobbies, bars, restaurants, al fresco areas of all styles – and now the global trend for the award-winning range of EcoSmart Fires – the leader in bioethanol fires – is to incorporate them into kitchen spaces. “In recent times a significant trend towards designers and architects using EcoSmart Fireboxes to create a dist...

Located in the heart of one of the trendiest and most expensive areas of New York City, 1 Union Square caters to those living the high life. So when Peggy Leung, owner of Peggy Leung Design, was asked to create a private lounge for the apartment block, she knew it had to be the epitome of elegance and style. The result is a lounge that oozes charm and ambience, with s...

The New American Home has been acclaimed as a symbol of energy efficiency and innovation. And for Las Vegas-based company Blue Heron Design Build, creator of the 2013 New American Home, it was a chance to showcase how they could push the boundaries of innovative design. It also provided an opportunity to demonstrate Blue Heron’s use of organic materials, clean and sim...

A 20-year veteran of high profile Australian luxury lodge properties, James Baillie is renowned for managing And developing premium experiential properties in Australia. in 2004 he and his wife Hayley opened Capella lodge on the world heritage-listed Lord Howe island, followed By the globally celebrated, award-winning Southern Ocean Lodge in the untouched wilderness of K...

Two Melbourne homes, two EcoSmart fireboxes installed in their kitchen island benches. But according to architect Nicholas Murray, that’s where the design similarities end. One a makeover of an entire home for a modern man, the other a kitchen renovation of a family residence that speaks of old-school elegance – and the element of fire was used to complement the desig...

When you think of theatre, what comes to mind? Drama, glamour, music and movement – these are just some theatrical elements the award-winning Simeone Deary Design Group captured in their redesign of the boutique Allegro Hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago. For Simeone Deary, the main objective was to use materials and furnishings in unexpected ways to achieve a the...

On the coast of WA lies a home created to give its owners a taste of holiday luxury every day. In particular, the room that encapsulates this perfectly is the master suite; located on the first floor, the room enjoys ocean and garden views, whilst serving the dual purposes of bedroom and bathroom. “My clients love to holiday in Bali, and so I wanted to bring the luxur...