A See-Through Fireplace for a Hospitality Setting

The AC Marriott Madison installation uses a see-through fireplace configuration to create flame visibility from two sides. Guests can experience the fire from the interior lounge and from the outdoor rooftop patio, making the fireplace part of the guest journey rather than a feature limited to one room. A see-through fireplace is often specified when designers want to connect two spaces while keeping a strong architectural centerline. In hospitality projects, this can support lobby lounges, rooftop bars, restaurants, club spaces, amenity decks, and indoor-outdoor seating areas.

Indoor Comfort Meets Outdoor Design

The fireplace helps connect the hotel’s modern interior with its panoramic rooftop patio. In colder Wisconsin seasons, the interior side gives guests a warm visual anchor. In milder weather, the outdoor side supports gathering, conversation, and views toward downtown Madison and the State Capitol area. This type of indoor-outdoor fireplace planning is especially valuable in hotels and high-end residential projects where the transition between inside and outside is part of the design experience. The flame becomes a shared visual element across two zones.

Why Architects and Designers Specify See-Through Fireplaces

A see-through linear gas fireplace can help solve several design goals at once. It creates separation without fully closing off views, gives both sides of a space access to the same flame, and adds movement to a wall, partition, or feature element. For luxury residential work, see-through fireplaces are often used between great rooms and patios, living rooms and dining areas, primary suites and sitting areas, or indoor lounges and exterior spaces. For commercial and hospitality projects, they can help define lounges, restaurants, rooftop terraces, and amenity spaces while preserving an open, modern layout.

Frameless Style and Double Glass

The Flare See-Through 100″ fireplace at AC Marriott Madison uses a frameless design language with 24″ high Double Glass. The clean glass-to-glass presentation keeps attention on the flame and supports modern interiors where visible trim, heavy frames, and traditional fireplace proportions would interrupt the architecture. Double Glass is commonly selected when the design calls for a refined modern appearance and a more comfortable interaction around the fireplace. Final specifications, glass height, heat management, clearances, and installation requirements should always be confirmed against current Flare manufacturer documentation.

Planning an Indoor-Outdoor Fireplace

Indoor-outdoor fireplace projects need early coordination. The fireplace location affects framing, wall depth, venting, exterior exposure, weather protection, finishes, access panels, gas supply, electrical access, and service access. Before specifying an indoor-outdoor or exterior-facing configuration, review the current Flare documentation and coordinate the layout with the project architect, builder, installer, and local code authority. For outdoor project planning, the Outdoor Fireplace Specification Center is a useful starting point. Design teams can also review Flare Outdoor Fireplaces and Flare Indoor Fireplaces to compare the right product direction for a specific application.

A Modern Fireplace Experience in Madison

Located in downtown Madison, the AC Marriott project uses the fireplace to add warmth, luxury, and a sense of connection to the guest experience. The see-through design gives the hotel a memorable feature that works from more than one viewpoint. For designers and builders, the project is a reminder that a fireplace can do more than occupy a wall. In the right location, it can organize circulation, frame views, connect rooms, and help a hospitality space feel complete.