Case Studies
Industry Peers Offer Insight Into Their Projects
Like all successful global brands, EcoSmart Fire has a presence all over the world, so we’ve become pretty adept at taking care of our customers, wherever they happen to call home.
Our team works closely with professionals such as architects, designers, landscapers, builders, developers and, of course, homeowners, to ensure the most appropriate EcoSmart Fire models are selected for each individual project. We can even collaborate with our clients to offer drawing review, material selection and design services.
From modern fireplace designs to traditional fireplace conversions, we have simple solutions; here we showcase a cross section of installations from around the world, and show you EcoSmart Fire offers solutions to all your design and construction challenges.
All Case Studies
EcoSmart fireplaces have been installed in residential
and commercial settings all over the world.
Desert flame
This luxury resort overlooking Uluru in Outback Australia incorporates EcoSmart’s fire features in its elevated tents, enabling guests to stay warm while soaking up the celestial serenity.
Enduring designs that transcend time
Israeli architect Pitsou Kedem is a multi-award winning architect known for his minimalist style and timeless design aesthetic – two qualities that attracted him to EcoSmart’s contemporary fire solutions.
Fuelling Liveable Architecture
EcoSmart Fire’s green credentials resonated strongly with acclaimed Los Angeles architect Michael Parks, who is considered an influencer when it comes to environmental consciousness.
History Revived
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.
Lap of Luxury
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 interiors by world-renowned designer Rabih Hage.
Resort-Style
The epitome of an English country house by the sea, the four-star Hotel Miramar occupies one of the most spectacular vantage points in Bournemouth, a large resort town on the south coast of England. Designed in true Edwardian style, the popular wedding venue features curved balconies, ornate plaster cornices, and timber skirting and architraves.
Bohemian Chic
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.
Firing Up Design
EcoSmart burners and fireplaces have the finest, most beautiful flames of all ethanol burners – having an impactful and beautiful flame was one of the main criteria we wanted to fulfil. Our client loved the implementation of EcoSmart fire.
Focal Points
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.
Gathering Place
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.
Industrial Panache
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.
Powerful Partnership
Revered in the Unites States as the first company to create furniture for full-time outdoor use, Brown Jordan is known for distinctive silhouettes that enhance “traditional, transitional and contemporary environments.
RAW Design
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.
Ribbon of Fire
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?
Theatrical Elements
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.
Urban Retreat
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.
Award Winning
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.
City Skyline
Contemporary, open and innovative, this home was created as a reflection of the progressive American city it overlooks. An open plan combines indoor and outdoor living, and brings areas for dining, cooking and relaxing together to build the heart of the home. Jon Luce, the builder of this amazing house, says the main living space reflects exactly how modern people live.
Clean Living
“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 two EcoSmart XL900 burners amongst the more visible eco-friendly technologies incorporated.
Creative Kitchen
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.
Creative Solutions
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.
Dramatic Entrance
The centrepiece of the lobby of the Paramount Hotel in the heart of New York’s theatre district could be described as ‘dramatic’, with a superb combination of three XL burners and polished stainless steel sheets.
Eclectic Minimalism
One of the biggest challenges faced by modern designers is achieving the delicate balance between form and function.
Healing Environment
Creating a sense of warmth and comfort within a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center in New York was a key focus for architect Jeffrey Berman – and the inclusion of an EcoSmart Fire helps provide a soothing, healing environment.
Healthy Home
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.
Kitchen Kinship
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 designs of each house in a unique way.
Manhattan Mood
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.
Bali Style
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.
Custom King
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.
Distinctive Divider
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.
Fiery Reflections
The dramatic tension between fire and water created when Ecosmart’s XL900 burner was incorporated into a pool house was the perfect design solution for the Portsea Private Pool Pavilion project.
Italian Flare
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 light fitting in the private dining room.
Lofty Aspirations
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.”
Luxury Lounge
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.
Organic Elements
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.
Understated Luxury
Achieving understated elegance inside this beachfront penthouse apartment in Newcastle was the prime objective for Coco Republic’s Senior Interior Designer Natasha Levak.
Best In Show
A new house, commercial premises – and everyone has the same dilemma: Will the colour scheme create the right ambience? Will the new piece of furniture work in the new room? It’s the reason why interior design guru Carsten Batterman has created a purpose-built design studio where architects, interior designers and builders alike can visit, see innovative products in situ and be inspired.
Fire and Water
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.
Fire Furniture
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.”
Home away from Home
A cosy, beautifully designed resident lounge in a boutique apartment hotel in New York City has an open fire with elongated flame as the centre element.
Iconic Arcs
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.
Mixology Mecca
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.
Moving to Modern
EcoSmart Fire breathes new life into acclaimed art deco fireplace. Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the magnificent Manchester Unity Building has a special place in the history of Melbourne and the hearts of its citizens. So when Dr Kia Pajouhesh, managing director and principal dentist of Melbourne-based Smile Solutions and Chairman of the MUB Owner’s Corporation, took on the task of restoring this building to its original beauty, it was the beginning of a labour of love.
Outdoor Room
The brief was clear: to create a cosy environment in an open, exposed space on the terrace of a Brisbane high-rise apartment. “Our clients wanted a cosy, intimate yet open space where they could sit quietly or entertain,” explains Carole Hood from Multi Span Australia Group, which undertook the design and construct project. “The design had to be modern, with an oriental flare, allowing the inside to flow out.”
Shape Shifter
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.
Classical Contemporary
Melbourne’s design house Chateau Couture has a clear vision – to recreate the timeless classical beauty of European interiors and architecture by integrating all the elements of revered classical European style. Showcasing its services and providing realistic settings is a crucial part of Chateau Couture’s marketing methods – and its elegant showroom plays a key role.
Clever Construction
A series of BK5 Burners from EcoSmart Fire has breathed new life and an intimate atmosphere into a former gas fireplace in central London’s stylish May Fair Bar – acclaimed as the best hotel bar in London.
Flagship Fire
As the number one brand for household appliances in the German home market and Europe’s leading built-in kitchen appliance brand, Siemens is synonymous with innovation, first-class design and outstanding performance. It’s with that in mind that interior designer Angelika Luible-Garboldi from Bau+Design designed the flagship Siemens Cooking Lounge in Munich’s Allianz Arena.
Floating Hearth
For almost 30 years, the Calamvale Hotel in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Australia has been a favourite with locals. With the passing of the years, the hotel was in need of a makeover, and architectural firm Brand + Slater was commissioned to refurbish the interiors, redefine the existing outdoor terrace and add a distinctive extension to modernise the hotel.
Out of Africa
It’s one of Perth’s newest restaurants – and it’s already making its name not just for the unique dining experience, but also for the vibrant and exotic interior. Hippo Creek African Grill in Subiaco is all about open fire cooking – wood-fired char grill – which harks back to nomadic hunter gatherers. And as part of the interior design, the South African restaurateur wanted an open fireplace which was in keeping with the theme of Hippo Creek.
Outdoor Focus
For Australian TV personality and celebrity gardener Jason Hodges, sitting around an open fire instantly evokes happy childhood memories. Whether it’s toasting marshmallows around a campfire or watching Dad cook dinner on the barbeque, Jason says fireplaces connect to something deep within.
Private Retreat
It was recognised as Australasia’s leading business hotel at the 2010 Annual World Travel Awards, and in recent times the Westin Hotel in Sydney has added a touch of ‘home’ with the opening of its new Lobby Room, a private retreat for business travellers.
Signature Style
A successful banker based in the centre of London, Sebastien Gianfermi and his architect-trained wife refurbished a 19th century, Regency penthouse into a sophisticated two-level family home. The iconic British style of architecture was given a much-needed modern makeover that not only breathed new life into the building but also captured the couple’s signature style.
Suite Dreams
When consultants from Dublin-based adi studio were asked to create signature looks for four luxury penthouses in London, they turned to the versatility of EcoSmart Fires.
Visual Magnet
The clean, minimalist aesthetic of the EcoSmart Fire 900DB Firebox was an essential ingredient in the recent transformation and refurbishment of Washington DC’s award-winning Equinox Restaurant.
Chalice of Fire
The team at Fabric Ten in the UK understands outdoor environments. Its core business is creating permanent tensile structures – sail shades – for residential and commercial outdoor areas. “At Fabric Ten we look at each project as unique, and pride ourselves on delivering individual solutions for individual people, taking care to offer a high quality experience from design to installation,” says architect/ designer Michael Reed.
Concept to Creation
For Paris and London-based architect / interior designer Thierry Pain, his main focus is to listen to his clients and interpret their ideas into reality.
Eco Luxury
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 Kangaroo island’s wildly beautiful south west coast. And in 2012, the third property in the portfolio, the Remarkable lodge in Tasmania, is set to open.
Federation Fire
Eco-friendly fuel, ease of operation and low running costs were the must-haves for a Sydney entrepreneur who converted a wood-burning fireplace in a Federation property using a Scope 700 Grate from the EcoSmart collection.
Fire Delights
When Brian Meyerson Architects (BMA) was tasked with designing a restaurant themed around fire and bold flames, EcoSmart Fire Burners fitted the bill. BMA associate director Kevin Ng sought products that delivered powerful, bright flames and created a distinctive ambience. “EcoSmart Fire Burners presented an ideal solution,” Kevin says.
Great Expectations
The EcoSmart Fire 1200SS Firebox was an essential ingredient in the transformation of a 30-year old Mount Lawley garden in Western Australia into a sophisticated all year round outdoor space.
Green and Easy
For Miami based architect Pepe Calderin, discovering EcoSmart Fire was a defining moment, both for him, and his high-end clients.
Inner City Style
The first time award-winning, Sydney-based interior designer Pia Francesca Ruggeri specified an EcoSmart Fire was for her new home in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The reason? She specifically wanted to have the ambience of an open fire, but knew a traditional fireplace wasn’t feasible given she lives in an apartment.
Uber Cool
Luigi Preziuso has been described as a master craftsman, with a keen attention to detail in every project he undertakes. A builder by trade, Luigi has installed all types of heating over the years – including fireplaces. For his own home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, he considered both gas and central heating before choosing a finished model – EcoSmart Igloo – from the Designer Range.
Art House
As an award winning architect and builder – and a Certified Green Professional (CGP) – Phil Kean is known for incorporating new and innovative products into his designs. Ever since he discovered EcoSmart Fire, he’s specified the burners and grates into five homes with many more in the pipeline.
