At 8 Wallace, a refined multi-residential address delivered by UAG & Krongold Group, Decoflame fireplaces were specified across the entire development—embedding real-flame ambience into the core architectural experience of every residence.
This was a deliberate, whole-of-project decision: use authentic flame as a defining luxury cue that elevates living spaces, strengthens buyer appeal, and differentiates the building in Melbourne’s premium apartment market.
Why Real Flame Matters in High-End Apartments
In premium apartments, materiality and lighting create atmosphere. A real flame adds the one element they cannot: movement, warmth, and sensory depth that transforms how a room feels at night, in winter, and when entertaining.
Across 8 Wallace, Decoflame BEV fireplaces were integrated to:
- anchor living-room feature walls,
- add warmth without flue or gas constraints,
- create a consistent luxury narrative from display to handover,
- and deliver a memorable point of difference for residents and visitors.
Decoflame Background — Danish BEV Net Zero Engineering
Since 2008, Decoflame has manufactured in Denmark and is globally recognised for BEV (Burning Ethanol Vapour)technology. Decoflame Net Zero fireplaces are specified in projects where architects and developers want a real flame with maximum design freedom and minimal building complexity.
BEV Net Zero Advantages for Multi-Residential
No flue, no chimney, no gas lines
Ideal for apartments where services coordination and penetrations are costly and restrictive.
Net Zero positioning
Supports sustainability-aligned messaging for modern developments.
Architectural integration
Fireplaces sit cleanly within stone, timber, and joinery without spatial penalty.
Electronic control and safety systems
Engineered for dependable residential operation.
A Consistent Luxury Language Throughout the Building
By specifying Decoflame throughout, 8 Wallace achieves:
- visual and experiential consistency between residences,
- a premium upgrade over electric alternatives,
- stronger emotional connection during inspections,
- and superior marketing imagery for sales campaigns.
For developers, this translates to longer inspection dwell time and a feature buyers instantly understand as luxury.
Built for Modern Melbourne Living
8 Wallace sits within a discerning Melbourne neighbourhood where owner-occupiers expect quality, warmth, and architectural intent. A Decoflame real-flame fireplace aligns perfectly with this expectation:
- winter ambience without smoke or flue,
- minimalist presence within material-driven interiors,
- and a lifestyle feature suited to contemporary apartment living.
What This Project Demonstrates to Architects & Developers
This project shows how fireplaces can move from “optional extra” to core architectural inclusion when specified early.
Decoflame BEV fireplaces enable:
- simpler documentation and coordination,
- fewer services conflicts during construction,
- premium positioning in marketing,
- and an enhanced resident experience at handover.
Engage Decoflame for Multi-Residential Projects
For architects, developers, and builders across Australia and New Zealand, Decoflame offers:
- early design collaboration,
- specification support and CAD resources,
- apartment integration guidance,
- and project supply with installation coordination.
