Urban Oasis Small, narrow backyards can make designing for the space a challenge. Undaunted, Brian McLean, Terry Walsh and Ciaran Lynch of Throwing Rock Studio, used their expertise to transform a confined, San Francisco outdoor area into an airy, urban oasis. Concrete was the medium of choice because of its longevity and versatility, in addition to the client’s appreciation for …
Concrete Fire Table
Highly-Polished Outdoor Concrete Fire Table
Lemons to Lemonade This concrete fire table was made with CX Pro-Formula Concrete Countertop Mix Olive and has a grade 316 stainless steel burner and pan. It took around 3 weeks to complete and weighs over 1,000 lbs. A happy accident combined with Dania Andrade’s creativity and experience with concrete produced an amazing outdoor fire pit and a very happy client. …
Concrete Fireplace
Wrap-Around Concrete Fireplace Surround
Hearth Throb Yves St. Hilaire’s Wrap-around Fireplace was awarded Best Fireplace in the 2011 Concrete Exchange Circle of Distinction Design Challenge. St. Hilaire has been working with decorative concrete for over four years and recently re-branded his company, creating Sticks + Stones Furniture, located in British Columbia, to better encompass the variety of work the studio creates, including countertops, fireplaces, …
House 6 Custom Concrete Fireplace
This residence was completely reimagined and rebuilt from the ground up by the designer. Its construction blends the warmth of wood with the strength of concrete, forming a unique “hybrid” structure that feels both grounded and inviting. Light and texture play across the surfaces, highlighting the craftsmanship and the careful balance between function and form. The result is a home …
Concrete Fireplace Hearth
Concrete Fire Bowl with Multiple Sloping Curves
Fire Power Yves St. Hilaire created this unique concrete sculptural fire bowl in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Working with a tight deadline while taking on a uniquely creative project, St. Hilaire, owner of Sticks + Stones Furniture, created this award-winning sculpture with a little help and a lot of determination. Project Objective + Client Feedback The designer of the concrete …
Golden Mean Concrete Fireplace
Perfect Proportion Starting with the ammonite inlay at the center and spiraling outward with each section at a different depth, this is an inspired and exquisitely crafted interpretation of the ‘golden mean’ in concrete. Combining classical proportions and contemporary design, this beautiful showroom concrete fireplace in Nanaimo, BC Canada is both fire frame and visual experience. Ian Wyndlow, principal of …