Palmer & Krisel. Photo: D. M. Simmonds

The fireplace is part of a wall. Often, it becomes the whole wall

brick

or

... or concrete block

. . . whether wood

... or concrete, with applied pattern

New ideas and new materials add to fireplace appeal

Designed by Herman O. Ruhnau for Harry C. Marsh. Photo: Jackson Ingham, Jr.

Over-size'hood is one good way to give the fireplace more visual importance. Construction is simple (right)