A roundup of minimalist hearths from members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory.
Above L: A stone ledge creates a display shelf in the Ten Broek house by Messana O'Rorke Architects. Above R: New York minimalism from Steven Harris Architecture.
Above: An apartment in New York by Messana O'Rorke Architects.
Above: A simple steel fireplace surround in a New York studio by MESH Architectures.
Above: A niche mantle above a fireplace in the Alamo Residence by Kristie Michelini Interiors.
Above: An inconspicuous fireplace by Leone Design Studio in a Meatpacking District loft.
Above: A fireplace at the Modern Barn Residence in Wilton, Connecticut by Specht Harpman Architects.
Above: A simple hearth in a beach house by Christoff:Finio Architecture in New York.
Above: A modernist house in Tahoe by John Maniscalco Architecture.
Above: A New York apartment by Page Goolrick Architect.
N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on December 19, 2010.