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The outdooor Fire Ribbon is available in widths of three of four feet. They require no chimney, are fueled by natural gas or propane and can be operated by remote control.

Labics took their design cues from the original structure’s history and function: The form of the industrial-looking double chimney, for example, was derived from an old stack placed on an adjacent farm. For the water feature, at right, a moat-like trench surrounding the house was dug to reduce humidity in the foundation.

A slight gap between the existing house and the new addition allows for a skylight and a masonry chimney with a wood-burning fireplace.