Element4 fireplaces

This installation took place in northern California and into the burgeoning world of modern prefab architecture.   “The word prefab is often used to describe any type of home that is made from easy-to-assemble building parts that were manufactured off-site.” (architecture.about.com)However, what makes modern prefab architecture so intriguing to architects, city planners and early adopters is its attention to precision and design. Prefabrication allows for repeatability, predictability (a good thing when faced with the inherent unpredictable nature of home building) and a limitation of waste. In theory, the resources saved by mitigating waste can then be reinvested in higher quality materials.Read the whole... More

Sky Adler is the Senior Director of Architecture and Design for Kona Grill, a fine dining restaurant specializing in sushi and an array of handmade cocktails. Sky cut his teeth in design while living in LA and working in the film industry as a production designer for over a decade.One of the first things I noticed when I walked into the new Kona Grill in Minnetonka, MN was how theatrical the whole experience was. A giant blue LED bubble wall greets you for your red-carpet entrance. Over by the bar, the sushi chef is cutting sashimi on his illuminated stage. Finally, as you turn the corner, you are treated to an Element4 eight-foot long see-through gas fireplace which brings drama and warmth to the ent... More

Read the entire story on the European Home blog.Michael Stokes’ family home is situated in some of the most beautiful nature you will ever set your eyes on. Step outside and you are dwarfed by a perfect snow-capped mountain (can’t miss photograph below) and a grove of old-growth pines swaying in the winter breeze. Nature, it seems, has even permeated his walls and crept into every nook and designed cranny of the home. From the bear-fur bedspread, to the weathered wood floors, to the stone and even steel, with the unmistakable patina of nature + time written all over them. More

Welcome to Flour Bakery in Cambridge, MA. When you walk through the door your senses are pleasantly lulled into submission by the smell of fresh cinnamon rolls, the sight of reclaimed wood, and the warmth rolling off a 4-sided modern fireplace right in the center of it all. This space was designed by David Hacin and his team at Hacin + Associates. In this short interview, David and Holly Markham talk Scandinavian design, Joanne Chang, and modern fireplaces.Read the full story on the European Home blog. More

Melanie Williams: Bespoke Interiors is a London-based architecture and interior design consultancy that mainly works in local high end residential projects. One of their most recent projects took them across the pond and into a New York City [Tribeca] apartment.Many of their signature design elements such as intricate textures, industrial materials, and subdued color palettes are featured alongside a beautiful 8-foot wide see-through fireplace by Element4. We had the opportunity to ask Melanie a few questions about her own design style, and the inspiration that informs her work.Read the full story on the European Home blog. More

Read the full story on the European Home blog.At the base of Buttermilk mountain in Aspen, Colorado, sits an inviting lodge that we couldn’t help but explore. When you first walk through the doors, you’re greeted with the sounds of Christmas Tunes and the aroma of fresh coffee. The rustic feel of the Inn, from the wooden structures, to the earthy tones, and green plants, makes you feel at home immediately.As you continue through the lobby you can’t help but notice the clean lines, and intricate setup of the space. The dark coloring used in the framework is complimented by the warm tones of the dim lighting. And before you turn the corner into the bar, your jaw drops at the sight of the 2 back-to-back modern gas fireplaces.The Inn at As... More