Fireplaces - Filiofocus Central | Focus

In the autumn of 2000, star architect Norman Foster commissioned Dominique Imbert, artist and founder of Focus, to create a custom-designed model for the vast reception area of the head office of a major company in the UK.

The gas Filiofocus 2000 (central) from Focus was designed for this specific commission. It was then produced in a second, scaled-down 1600 version. Following its creation, the Filiofocus won the gold medal ‘Trophées du Design’ at the Batimat trade show in Paris and the silver medal for design at the Concours de Design in Stuttgart.

The Filiofocus features a tapering conical hood that is 1600 or 2000 mm in length and a hearth base holding a fire bowl protected by four curved panels of heat-resistant glass, two of which slide open to create a single opening at the front.

The burner, developed in partnership with German manufacturer Deco Gasfeuer, produces attractive flame play that makes full use of the volume of the hearth. The flame height can be adjusted at the touch of a button by remote control.

Complying with all safety regulations in force, the burner includes a backflow prevention device, ideal for use in spaces that welcome the public, and an electrical power supply. The burner is available in an ‘all in one’ version that allows additional equipment to be controlled and managed. If regulations allow and this option is chosen, the Filiofocus Deco Gasfeuer, fitted with an extractor and dampers, is compatible with low-energy buildings.