The Burning City Fireplace Screen by BBMDS is Creative
Sarah Robson — June 6, 2012 — Art & Design
The burning city fireplace screens are distinct covers by Alessio Baschera, Matteo Mocchi and Fabio Brigolin from BBMDS. The idea for this project was sparked by the Great Fires of 1666 and 64 AD. They were designed after two of the world's most well-known cities: Rome and London. The cities have been represented in a silhouetted design made from metal sheets.
The buildings in the city of Rome include the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. In London, the buildings shown are the Tower Bridge, the Gherkin, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Palace of Westminster. The windows and spaces between each building allows for the fire to pass through making the buildings appear to be on fire. These metal sheets encircle the fire, and are an imaginative twist to a typically boring fireplace screen.
The buildings in the city of Rome include the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. In London, the buildings shown are the Tower Bridge, the Gherkin, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Palace of Westminster. The windows and spaces between each building allows for the fire to pass through making the buildings appear to be on fire. These metal sheets encircle the fire, and are an imaginative twist to a typically boring fireplace screen.
Trend Themes
1. Distinct Fireplace Covers - The Silhouette Inferno Covers offer a unique and creative twist to traditional fireplace screens, presenting an opportunity for manufacturers to innovate and cater to consumers seeking stylish home decor.
2. Silhouetted Design Trend - The use of silhouetted designs in home decor, as showcased by the Burning City Fireplace Screen, presents a disruptive opportunity for artists and designers to create visually striking and conversation-starting pieces for interior spaces.
3. Historical Inspiration in Home Decor - The Great Fires of 1666 and 64 AD serve as a historical inspiration for the Burning City Fireplace Screen, highlighting the potential for incorporating historical references in home decor products to evoke a sense of nostalgia and storytelling.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor Manufacturing - The unique design of the Burning City Fireplace Screen creates a potential market niche within the home decor manufacturing industry, encouraging companies to develop and produce distinctive fireplace covers that cater to consumer demand for unconventional yet stylish products.
2. Art and Design Services - The Silhouette Inferno Covers demonstrate the growing trend of incorporating art and design elements into functional products, opening up opportunities for artists and designers to collaborate with manufacturers and provide their expertise in creating visually appealing and innovative fireplace screens.
3. Historical-themed Home Decor - The historical inspiration behind the Burning City Fireplace Screens creates an opportunity for companies specializing in historical-themed home decor to create a range of products that evoke nostalgia and storytelling, targeting consumers who appreciate the fusion of history and design in their living spaces.
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