When a project is destined to become one of the largest and most prestigious private homes in Australia, every material choice must match the ambition. At Paul Conrad Architects’ St Georges Residence in Toorak, multiple Decoflame Net Zero BEV fireplaces were specified throughout the home, with one custom-engineered feature fireplace designed and delivered as a true centrepiece.
This collaboration united architectural vision with Decoflame’s Danish engineering to create real-flame moments that elevate arrival spaces, living zones, and private retreats—without the spatial compromises of traditional flued systems.
The Setting: Toorak’s St Georges Road
Located in Toorak, St Georges Road is synonymous with legacy estates, mature landscapes, and Australia’s highest tier of residential design. The residence is widely anticipated to set a new benchmark for scale, craftsmanship, and prestige in Australian housing.
For a home of this calibre, fireplaces are not heating appliances—they are architectural instruments used to:
- anchor grand volumes,
- animate natural stone and timber palettes,
- create intimacy within expansive rooms, and
- deliver a sensory layer that lighting and materials alone cannot achieve.
Why Decoflame Was Specified Throughout
Decoflame has manufactured in Denmark since 2008 and is globally recognised for BEV (Burning Ethanol Vapour)fireplace technology—positioned for premium residential and commercial projects seeking a real flame with modern design freedom.
Key BEV Net Zero Advantages for Architects & Designers
Real flame without a flue
Enables fireplace placement on feature walls, central voids, and architectural axes without chimney constraints.
Net Zero positioning
Aligned to progressive design narratives and future-focused homes.
Clean architectural integration
No gas lines, no flue routing, no visual clutter—ideal for minimalist, material-driven interiors.
Automation and safety engineering
Electronic control, intelligent fuel delivery, and project-grade reliability.
The Signature Custom Feature Fireplace
While the Decoflame F6 range was selected across multiple rooms for design consistency, one primary fireplace was custom designed by Decoflame’s engineering and installation team to suit a major architectural moment within the home.
This bespoke feature:
- was proportioned to the scale of the space,
- integrated seamlessly into the material palette specified by the architect,
- delivers a commanding real-flame presence suited to double-height and open-plan volumes, and
- stands as one of the most significant private residential fireplace installations ever supplied in Australia.
The result is a fireplace that behaves as living architecture—not an appliance.
The Role of the Decoflame F6 Range Across the Home
The F6 series was chosen for multiple zones to maintain visual continuity and technical performance across the residence. This allows:
- consistent flame quality and detailing,
- unified control philosophy,
- design harmony between public and private spaces,
- and a premium, understated aesthetic aligned with Paul Conrad Architects’ material language.
A Collaboration Like No Other
Partnering with Paul Conrad Architects on St Georges Residence represents a rare alignment:
- visionary architecture,
- uncompromising client ambition,
- and Decoflame’s capacity to engineer fireplaces beyond catalogue constraints.
For Decoflame, this project demonstrates what is possible when architects engage early and treat the fireplace as part of the architectural narrative, not a late inclusion.
What This Project Signals to the Design Community
This Toorak residence showcases how Decoflame BEV fireplaces can be specified to:
- activate grand foyers and living spaces,
- complement natural stone, timber, and metal finishes,
- remove flue and gas limitations from the design process,
- and deliver real-flame ambience in Australia’s most ambitious homes.
Enquiries for Architectural Projects
Architects, interior designers, and builders working on premium residences or landmark commercial spaces can engage Decoflame for:
- early-stage concept collaboration,
- custom fireplace engineering,
- specification support, CAD/BIM resources,
- and installation guidance for complex builds.
