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Builder
Fire Starter
January 2007

"Off-the-shelf modern fireplaces are hard to find, but they exist. Fire Ribbon is one such product. Measuring 36 inches wide, 16 inches high, and 17 inches deep, the direct-vent product has a simple glass window and a rectangular surround that can be made from a variety of materials, such as stainless steel or glass. It is 80 percent efficient, the company says."
 
 
Building Products
Fire Ribbon Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
January/February 2007

"Redefining the fireplace for the 21st century, the Fire Ribbon direct-vent gas fireplace showcases the beauty of the flame itself behind a sheer pane of ceramic glass. Approved for bedrooms, bathrooms, and common rooms in all 50 states, the Fire Ribbon features a satin black 18-gauge steel firebox measuring 36 inches wide by 16 inches high by 16-1/2 inches deep on the interior with an outer 22-gauge steel box measuring 45 inches wide by 35 inches high by 22-1/2 inches deep."
 
 
The Wave Magazine
Burn Baby Burn
This winter, avoid the flue, get a decorative fireplace
January 2007

"Gas models, such as the wall-mounted ... Fire Ribbon from Spark Modern Fires, must be hooked up to a natural gas or propane line, and are designed to operate with very low emissions levels. The heat output is impressive, and the flames are impressively cozy."
 
 

Renovation Style
January 2007
Dollars and Sense

"According to the National Association of Homebuilders, fireplaces, such as the... direct-vent gas model, rank among the top three features desired by home buyers and will add about $12,000 to the value of a home."
 
 
Timber Homes Illustrated
December 2006

"A ribbon of fire ignites the contemporary look of this fireplace from Spark Modern Fires. No chimney, flue or glass doors are needed. For complete design flexibility, the fireplace can be installed on interior of exterior walls."
 
 
Azure
Design, Architecture, Art - November - December 2006
"Fire Ribbon by SPARK Modern Fires
Inspired by the look of ultra-modern home electronics - and motivated by a desire to do away with the fake log - Spark has introduced a line of minimalist gas fireplaces. The Fire Ribbon, a strip of fire protected by a glass pane, is set into an unadorned rectangle that can be constructed bespoke from any material. Fumes are vented through the roof or a side wall."
 
 
NUVO
Canada's Definitive Guide to Fine Living - Winter 2006
BEST IN SHOW - Design Redefines the Meaning of "Best"

"There are two common threads that link all the product innovations I found at the shows. The first being that necessity truly is the mother of invention; the creative mind works to beautify and simplify our lives and never is it more productive than when an actual challenge is presented. The second is what tenacity and perseverance it takes to bring a new product from..."

 
 
LA Architect
Best Of - October 2006
"Fire Ribbon Direct Vent, SPARK Modern Fireplaces
Rethinking the gas fireplace is SPARK Modern Fireplaces, which, discontent with log models, offers the Fire Ribbon Direct Vent. Approved in all 50 states, the Direct Vent presents a simple "ribbon" of fire within a rectangular-shaped unit complemented by a simple fixed-glass window. Air is drawn from the outside through a hole in the exterior wall or roof, reducing drafts and heat loss and resulting in a near-80 percent efficiency rate."
 
 

The Seattle Times
Pacific Northwest - October 2006

"The Fireplace, redux
NOW HERE'S SOMETHING for every chilled, damp Northwest home of high design: contemporary fire. That's right, it's the same hot stuff, orange flames and all that, but the folks at SPARK Modern Fires have updated the fake log thing. (They call those "relics," but, really, there's no need to be harsh here.) Brand spankin' new are the Fire Ribbon direct vent and..."

 
 

California Home + Design
Paradise Found - August 2006

"Spark's concrete-composite Fire Bowl converts any wood-burning fireplace into a modern gas-burning hearth, and is approved under California fire code."
 
 

San Francisco Chronicle
Home & Garden - August 2006

"Let the flame steal the show
The look of the American fireplace is changing.

First, growing awareness of pollutants emitted by wood fires has spurred many conversions to gas fireplaces. Now the traditional look of a gas fireplace, that tries to be a log fireplace is about to be tossed out.
 
 
Orange County Home
News & Notes - August 2006

"Hot New Look
The look of the American fireplace is changing.

Want to update your old fireplace with a clean, elegant design? The SPARK Fire Bowl is perfect for those who want to convert an existing masonry fireplace that burns wood into a gas fireplace. It's also a good choice for those who already have a gas fireplace but want to get something more stylish than fake wood logs..."
 
 

Custom Home
May/June 2006

"The direct-vent Fire Ribbon fireplace features a single strip of gas-fueled flame behind a fixed glass panel. Constructed of steel, the Fire Ribbon comes with a satin black or stainless steel interior. The fireplace has a 45-inch-wide, 35-inch-tall opening."
 
 

Interior Design
Market Tabloid, Dressing for Spring - May 2006

"...Tom Healy's design for the Fire Bowl, a conversion kit for existing masonry fireplaces, whether wood-burning or alerady converted to gas."
 
 
Westport
What's New - December 2005

"Hot Stuff !
Spark Modern Fires are revolutionizing the once-utilitarian gas fireplace. The Fire Ribbon,.. is a high-style, low-cost firebox designed to be popped into virtually any wall where venting can be installed, no flue required. Fed by either gas or propane, the streamlined Spark Fire can be surrounded by the materials of your choice: Traditional brick or brass or sleek..."

 
 
D Home
Trendspotting - October 2005

"The Hot List
Our New York editor checks out the must-have products this fall.

...If you've got your heart set on a contemporary kitchen but still pine for the warmth and romance of a fireplace, take time to look at Spark Modern Fires. The firebox echoes the modern shape of high-end electronics, and the surround options are limitless..."

 
 
Chicago Tribune
May 2005

"Fire Ribbon from Spark modern fires is a zero-clearance gas or propane fireplace, measuring 36 inches wide by 19 inches high and 17 inches deep. It requires a 6-inch diameter B-vent flue through the roof and can be sited anywhere along a wall. The interior comes in a black-painted steel but can be custom done in copper, brass, stainless steel, etc. The company is in the process of securing certification to meet national gas standards."

 
 
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