Architectural brick

Chitrakut – An Extended Family Cluster- Faliyu is a remarkable architectural project that seeks to honour and celebrate the traditional Indian way of living within a traditional housing cluster (faliyu). The design for the extended family comprises of six individual units to accommodate six families, featuring traditional otlas (verandas) and a central open space (chogan). Ar. Pratik Chandresa - Pratikruti09 Ar. Pratik Chandresa - Pratikruti09 Ar. Pratik Chandresa - Pratikruti09 The contiguous verandas with swings and central open space act as seamless extensions of the residents' outdoor lifestyle. These elements not only allow for a natural transition between the indoors and outdoors but also foster a sense of connec... Más

Situado en el distrito 14 de París, el nuevo Centro de Neurociencias del Hospital Sainte-Anne, diseñado por Pargade Architectes y finalizado en 2024, representa una inteligente intersección de continuidad histórica y diseño medioambiental contemporáneo. Encargado por GHU Paris Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Anne, el proyecto honra el legado del arquitecto del siglo XIX Charles Auguste Questel al tiempo que traza una nueva dirección para la arquitectura sanitaria, abierta, adaptable y ecológicamente integrada. Charly Broyez Pargade Architectes   El centro es un componente clave de una transformación más amplia del emplazamiento de Sainte-Anne, de siete hect&aac... Más

Suliman Tea: A Facade that Breathes Located in the heart of Saudi Arabia, where the arid climate influences both form and function, Suliman Tea is a small, yet thoughtfully crafted cafe. The architecture addresses the local environment with an innovative facade that balances aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. The design reflects a simple yet sophisticated approach to shading, ventilation, and integration with the surrounding landscape. Caption Facade Design: A Rainfall Pattern of Brick The cafe’s defining feature is its brick facade, arranged in a rainfall pattern. As the bricks cascade from the top of the structure, they create a dynamic interplay of density and transparency. The top section is tightly packed, off... Más

Combining luxury with Nordic inspired design, the Verde Residences harmoniously transpire in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after inner-city suburbs.  Designed to encapsulate the idea of ‘home’, Verde was briefed on emphasising function, whilst maintaining organic flow… adapting to the requirements of the modern family. The deep feeling of home further accentuated through an expansive floorspace with northern aspect, bathing the interior in a brilliance of light.  Lyons photography Lyons photography Lyons photography Careful attention to detail is considered in the execution of the external Hit & Miss feature gable brickwork, strong clean lines and seamless termination points throughout... Más

The Residential N8 is located on the northern coast of Santa Catarina, establishing a strong connection with the surrounding residential areas and its proximity to the beach. The building features a recessed ground floor, creating space between the building and the street, and elevates the ground floor via ramps and stairs for increased safety. Alexandre Zelinski Alexandre Zelinski Alexandre Zelinski Alexandre Zelinski Alexandre Zelinski With two residential units per floor, its prime location ensures a more dynamic façade facing the street, while providing significant thermal and lighting comfort, as all rooms have large openings. Vertical circulation occurs on the southern front façade, cleverly con... Más

The choice of clay bricks is a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the region, connecting the renovated space with the local history and architecture. This choice not only restores the visual identity of the historic center but also provides an environment that inspires creativity and well-being. Manuel Sá The duality of the space, serving as both an art studio and a residence, is enriched by the unique atmosphere created by the clay bricks. This integration between art and living is reinforced by the texture and color of the bricks, which become part of the aesthetic and functional expression of the environment, promoting a sensory and visually enriching experience for the users. Urban Urban Más

In 1973, the Gujarat United School of Theology embarked on the construction of a modest library and cultural centre spanning two hundred and sixty square meters. Originally intended to house a specialized book collection and serve as a communal space for small gatherings, the project took an unexpected turn during its development. It was eventually repurposed to accommodate the Alliance Française, a move that would lead to the creation of a striking architectural statement. Caption Situated within the confines of a late nineteenth-century institution characterized by brick and stone accents, the Alliance Française at Ahmedabad stands as a testament to modernist design principles. Every element of its construction underwe... Más

The good ol' days have returned, and can be relived up close in Bernkastel-Kues, a city on the Central Moselle river near what is known as the Zylinderhaus. This museum opened in 2017 and was highly desired by its founder Bernd Benninghoven, and relays 80 years of German automobile history. The impressive façade, reminiscent of an old industrial building, is made of Geopietra® brick-effect wall covering. The PADANO model in red is a thinner brick that creates a weathered texture, and matches the atmosphere and style of the exhibition perfectly. Más

Do or RedoFifty years later, a house no longer meets the demand for which it was created. If, then, we must choose between transforming an existing suburban house or building a new one, there is an ethical question that surpasses the merely economic equation. As architects we must rethink the impact that generates replacing a piece where it can be refunctionalized. And that decision comes prior to the project.Having then made the decision to readapt a construction, the search was oriented towards a structure that was as basic as possible, which would allow a certain freedom for a programmatic readjustment. An existing house was then chosen, made up of a pure brick volume with a gable roof, with a 9 x 9 square geometric plan, and two adjacen... Más

The five-apartment apartment building is located in a green area of Budapest on a sloping plot surrounded by old trees. Respecting this natural setting it was built without cutting a single tree. It aims to combine the elegance, materiality, and personality of the local villas from the turn of the century with the functionality and modernity of the small-scale quality condominium architecture in a compact building. The result is a simple, archetypal, compact mass broken by the corner terraces, the asymmetrically placed pitched roof and the rounded railings of the roof terrace.  Balázs Danyi Balázs Danyi The lower two floors, which contain four apartments with covered terraces, merge into the earth with their br... Más