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Filiofocus

Product catalog summary

Introduction
In 2000, Dominique Imbert was commissioned by architect Norman Foster to design a custom fireplace for a major company's London office. This led to the creation of the Filiofocus, known for its telescopic hood and visible hearth, which has become popular in the hotel and restaurant industry.

Product Evolution

2000 - Wood-burning Filiofocus 1600 & 2000: Two versions with hood lengths of 1600 mm and 2000 mm were introduced, featuring a fixed conical hood and a fire basin with curved glass panels.
2024 - Gas Filiofocus 1600 & 2000: A gas version was developed with Deco Gasfeuer, offering a flame similar to wood fire, adjustable via remote control.
2025 - Bioethanol Filiofocus 1600: This version offers ease of installation and use, with smokeless flames in a glass cylinder, operable by remote control, and suitable for spaces with wood-burning restrictions.

Technical Specifications

Gas Version:
- Natural Gas: 13.5 kW heat output, 1.30 m3/hour consumption
- Propane: 15 kW heat output, 0.56 Kg/hour consumption
- Hood weight: 80 kg, Steel flue: 16 kg/m
Bioethanol Version:
- Without Flue: 5.5 kW nominal heat output, 14.5 hours autonomy, minimum ceiling height 2.84 m
- With Flue: 6.5 kW nominal heat output, 13.5 hours autonomy, minimum ceiling height 2.50 m
- Hood weight: 76 kg, Steel flue: 16 kg/m

Design Specifications

Filiofocus 1600: Basin diameter 1120 mm, Hood diameter 650 mm, Base + fire basin height 445 mm, diameter 720 mm
Filiofocus 2000: Basin diameter 1160 mm, Hood diameter 725 mm, Base + fire basin height 445 mm, diameter 795 mm

Catalog excerpts

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In 2000, star architect Norman Foster commissioned Dominique Imbert to create a custom-designed fireplace for the vast reception area of the London head office of a major company. This led to the creation of the Filiofocus with its tapering telescopic hood. With the fire on its welcoming hearth visible from everywhere in the room, the Filiofocus has won over design enthusiasts in the hotel and restaurant industry the world over who have chosen it for their reception, relaxation or dining areas. Two scaled-down versions (with a hood length of 1600 mm or 2000 mm) then joined the collection, with...

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