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The Re-Imagined American Fireplace Collection by Materials Marketing
Re-Imagining the American Fireplace
Times change. Attitudes change. And naturally, home decor follows suit.
Post irrational-exuberance, today’s home integrates style and substance. It’s led our designers to create this dazzling array of new fireplaces, new visions that strive for aesthetic peaks without losing sight of pragmatism and sensible construction.
Join us as we re-imagine the American fireplace.
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Barbara Moulton, Designer
An interior designer with over 30 years of experience, Sales and Designer Barbara Moulton has been influenced by such designers and architects as Syrie Maugham, Billy Baldwin, John Saladino, Rudolph Schlindler and Frank Gehry. Her work includes the co-design of the Foley’s stores at Barton Creek and North Star malls.
“Stone is an essential component that sets the stage in the design of any building or structure.”
AvenueThis unique stonework, which can be easily
modified to fit around any firebox, can be traced to vintage designs. The designer was also inspired to
create the look after a visit to New York City.
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Stevan Schutt, Designer
Stevan’s admiration is reserved for designers and architects who have proven successful over time. Beyond their personal style, he applauds their ability to find a look that registers with people.
“Stone adds rigidness to designs. It creates a bold statement, and a timelessness and sense of longevity.”
BlazeThe curved facade integrates a new charcoal
limestone into the design element. The intent was to produce a piece both minimalistic and modern. The elegant simplicity yields a certain prominence and
sense of chic - a true visual centerpiece for any space.
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Mike Arbuckle, Designer
Mike has been influenced by Santiago Calatrava, Richard Neutra, Frank Lloyd Wright, Adolf Loos and Victor Horta. He is currently a Sales Assistant at our Austin branch.
“Stone brings texture and structure to any space and with it, a certain level of refinement and presence.”
BoulevardInspired by the texture created by the push/pull of ba-sic modules, the unique cladding of this double-sided fireplace can be enjoyed from 360 degrees (in dou-ble-sided application). The simplistic design yields a visually complex facade, with modules extruded at
different thicknesses for a truly unique texture.
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Ressie Ehle,Designer
Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, Ressie is a Sales and Design Assistant who also enjoys swing dancing, trying new restaurants and family time.
“Stone bridges the gap between nature and architecture. Using stone is a wonderful way to bring the outside in.”
CanvasA design that is both simple and respectful of its medium. The linear firebox provides the
warm horizontal flow of the flame, and the large canvas display the natural beauty of the stone.
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Jean Alexander,Designer
A visual artist, Jean’s influences include Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies Van Der Rohe, and Le Corbusier. She holds a BFA in Visual Arts from the University of Georgia, and has studied in Cortona, Italy. For the past 18 years, she has worked as an architectural illustrator.
“I love stone as an architectural element because of its natural beauty.”
Chelsea SquareThis bold design uses black marble to de-liver a sharp contrast with the white man-tle. The feel is of a Paris hotel, circa 1929. Note how the art deco mantle picks up the
white-veined accents of the marble.
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Mark Loomis,Designer
A project manager, Mark is influenced by Antoni Gaudí, Sir Norman Foster, Santiago Calatrava and Eladio Dieste. His projects include detailing a 35’ wide bronze-star at the entry plaza to the Texas State History Museum.
“Stone brings a sense of permanence and value to a design.”
Delano FlowThe sleek, curving flow of this fireplace embodies the attributes of funicular form. The arched stone work canopies detailed inlaid tile, with a green-
hued hearth for added color and additional shape.
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Ressie Ehle,Designer
Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, Ressie is a Sales and Design Assistant who also enjoys swing dancing, trying new restaurants and family time.
“Stone bridges the gap between nature and architecture. Using stone is a wonderful way to bring the outside in.”
LedgeThe cantilevered linear pieces of stone stack
on top of one another to create a striking blend of form and function. Reminiscent of
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water.
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Yesenia Miller
Influences by mid-century and modern design, Yesenia is a Design and Sales Associate who cites Richard Neutra, Charles and Ray Eames, Albert Frey and Alexander Girard as her architectural and design influences.
“Stone provides the beauty of a natural element that can be incorporated into any interior or exterior design.”
ManhattanThe clean, modern design is a classic Eames era
look. Square boxes and rectangular shapes interlock for a modular facade. The natural hue and texture of the stonework is most prominent, combining a sense
of the natural with modernistic lines.
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Erin Munson,Designer
Influenced by the open and fluid design process of Frank Gehry and the meticulous, ground-breaking approach of Frank Lloyd Wright, Erin has produced two unique fireplace designs. She is a 2011 graduate of The University of North Texas with a BFA in Interior Design.
“By using stone in an architectural application, it will give your space structure and will add a focal point to any room.”
NicheThe niched display area is a revision to the
traditional mantle-top display area, framing a distinctive focal point. With the mantle clear of
objects, the fireplace maintains a pure silhouette, and artwork on the wall will display without obstruction.
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Prairie DawnOur homage to the arts and craft movement.
Based on the tenets of traditional craftsmanship and simple form, this fireplace features tile
inlay framed by bold vertical lines.
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Jean Alexander,Designer
A visual artist, Jean’s influences include Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies Van Der Rohe, and Le Corbusier. She holds a BFA in Visual Arts from the University of Georgia, and has studied in Cortona, Italy. For the past 18 years, she has worked as an architectural illustrator.
“I love stone as an architectural element because of its natural beauty.”
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RippleThe three-dimensional wave design and subtle texture
are sculptural, not just visual, and evoke the sand-dune imagery. This is a blend of art and architecture, in which the facade of sandy-textured waves soften
the rising vertical columns and mantle.
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Denise Mueller,Designer
Providing sales and design expertise with us since 2002, Denise loves to draw and paint, particularly with charcoal and pastels. She is a fan of all types and styles of art, including the surreal and abstract work of Escher.
“I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” - Michelangelo
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Erin Munson,Designer
Influenced by the open and fluid design process of Frank Gehry and the meticulous, ground-breaking approach of Frank Lloyd Wright, Erin has produced two unique fireplace designs. She is a 2011 graduate of The University of North Texas with a BFA in Interior Design.
“By using stone in an architectural application, it will give your space structure and will add a focal point to any room.”
WaveThe movement of water served as the inspiration for Wave. The wavy flow instills a sense of tranquility
and peace. Organic in form, it creates a calming fluidity and adds drama to any space.
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Re-Imagine your Space
Ready to redefine your home? Be forewarned: These visionary designs will command center-stage for the life of your home.
For advice on which fireplace is right for your home, contact one of our showrooms. Our experts will be happy to help.
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