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Drift Residences, Main Beach

Decoflame BEV Fireplaces Elevating Coastal Luxury Living

The integration of Decoflame BEV bioethanol fireplaces within Drift Residences, Main Beach introduces a new benchmark in luxury coastal living and architectural fireplace design in Australia.

Located at 16–18 Hughes Avenue, this boutique high-rise development delivers a refined collection of premium residences designed to maximise light, space and ocean-facing views, redefining modern beachfront living on the Gold Coast .

Real Fire No Compromise Designed for Modern Architecture

Decoflame fireplaces provide a true real flame experience powered by advanced BEV (Burning Ethanol Vapour) technology, eliminating the need for:

• Gas connections
• Flues or chimneys
• Complex ventilation systems

This enables complete architectural flexibility, allowing seamless integration into joinery, stone and feature walls — perfectly aligned with Drift’s design philosophy of clean lines and premium materiality.

Enhancing the Coastal Living Experience

Drift Residences has been designed as a wellness-focused, resort-style environment, combining expansive interiors with curated lifestyle amenities and a strong connection to its coastal setting .

Within this context, Decoflame fireplaces act as a luxury lifestyle feature, enhancing:

• Open-plan living and entertaining spaces
• Indoor-outdoor flow and ambience
• Visual warmth in high-end coastal interiors

The result is a more immersive living environment, where fire becomes a central design element rather than a purely functional appliance.

Residential Performance & Luxury Heat

For private residences, Decoflame BEV fireplaces deliver:

• Up to 20.5 hours burn time on a single refill
• Consistent radiant heat output suited to premium apartments
• Clean-burning operation with no smoke, soot or ash
  

This provides residents with a low-maintenance, high-performance heating solution that complements the architectural quality of the space.

Advanced Safety & BEV Technology

Decoflame’s patented BEV (Burning Ethanol Vapour) system represents one of the most advanced safety standards in the bioethanol category, featuring:

• Controlled vapour combustion
• Automatic ignition and fuel management
• Integrated safety sensors and monitoring
• No direct contact between liquid fuel and flame
  

This ensures a safe, stable and controlled real flame, suitable for both residential and high-end developments.

Designed for Premium Developments

Drift Residences, developed by GDI Group and designed in collaboration with Plus Architecture, has been conceived as a timeless coastal landmark, with a strong focus on natural materials, wellness and long-term livability .

Decoflame fireplaces complement this vision by offering:

• Ventless installation for simplified construction
• Seamless integration into bespoke interiors
• Alignment with all-electric and net-zero design strategies
• A premium upgrade feature for discerning buyers

A New Standard in Coastal Fireplace Design

The inclusion of Decoflame BEV fireplaces within Drift Residences reinforces a broader shift in Australian architecture towards:

• Sustainable, clean-burning solutions
• Flexible, design-led integration
• Lifestyle-driven residential features
  

By combining real flame authenticity, advanced safety and architectural freedom, Decoflame delivers a fireplace solution ideally suited to the next generation of luxury developments.

Project Summary

Project: Drift Residences
Location: Main Beach, Gold Coast
Developer: GDI Group
Application: Luxury Residential Apartments
Fireplace: Decoflame BEV Bioethanol Fireplaces

Key Features:

• Real fire no compromise, ventless fireplace
• Up to 20.5-hour burn time (residential models)
• Clean-burning bioethanol fuel
• Seamless architectural integration
• Designed for premium coastal living