Known as the heart of the house, fireplaces carry with them a multitude of symbolysms and powerful history. The control of fire is considered a turning point in the technological evolution of human civilization. Apart from providing warmth in cold weather and light at night, it protected humans from predators and allowed us to cook food and create better hunting tools. If you think about, the ability to control fire has even changed our DNA (teeth, for example).
Imagine being tought for the first time how to start a fire, it seems like sorcery! Fireplaces have a mystical and intriguing zest that never vanished.
From Feng Shui design principles and heart-warming comfort to keeping bad spirits from entering the holes of the house, everyone feels at home next to a fireplace, no matter where you come from. This is why it’s so delightful to include them at hotels. Some miss home more than others, but sitting next to warm embers or even an imitation of a fire soothes the mind and hugs you like home does.
This week’s top five selection of projects wowed us with their takes on the subject; from central circular structures that surround an ingle fire to outdoor elegant fire-pits and a fireplace right next to a jacuzzi, these designs have the power to quiet the loudest minds.
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