Case Study: Tidal House – A Fire with a View

Tidal House, designed by Brown & Brown Architects, is a stunning contemporary home on the Solway Coast, created for a retired couple relocating from Edinburgh. With its seamless connection to the landscape and carefully considered materials, the house embodies warmth, sustainability, and an inviting sense of home.

At the heart of its key social space is a FireBob – a suspended wood-burning stove that enhances both the aesthetic and practical experience of the home.

Interior of Tidal House lounge area, with large floor to ceiling windows and the FireBob fireplace taking centre place.

Photography by Jim Stephenson and Mart Goossens

A Fire That Frames The View

Positioned in front of the expansive glazing, the FireBob creates a striking focal point without obstructing the breathtaking views of the River Urr estuary. The homeowners can enjoy the flickering flames while watching the ever-changing coastal landscape, making the fire an integral part of both the interior and exterior experience.

Its suspended design allows for an uninterrupted flow of light, maintaining the open, airy feel of the space while still delivering warmth and atmosphere.

Sustainable Heating

Tidal House benefits from solar gain, thermal massing, and an air-source heat pump, reducing the overall energy demand. The FireBob plays a key role in this energy-efficient approach, providing additional warmth when needed, while its clean-burn technology ensures low emissions and high efficiency.

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the FireBob fireplace in the modern lounge of the Tidal House, overlooking the Solway coast

Enduring Quality

Here at Firemaker, we’ve worked closely with Brown & Brown Artichects for several of their projects, about our partnership the architects stated:

“Firemaker have provided stoves for several of our projects, both from the FireBob range and custom stoves. These have always been excellent, and the quality of the stoves is of a very high standard.”

Tidal House exterior shot in the evening, stunningly lit up with interior lighting.

Long shot of the stunning Tidal House, situated on the solway coast.

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Bring Your Vision to Life

The FireBob combines contemporary design with efficient heating, creating a striking focal point for your home.

Here at Firemaker, we’re specialists in creating the perfect fire to complement your space. Get in touch to discuss your project, we’d love to help.

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