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Despite their aesthetical, functional and ecological properties, bricks are still often highly underrated as a building material or design element. We want to change that misconception. Our platform architectum offers discerning architects exactly what they need: unusual and creative ideas combined with meaningful solutions.

Project built with St-Ives Terca Brick (plant Péruwelz) in Architectum #31 from New Zealand — © markhamiltonphotography 2020

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architectum issue #37

Throughout the year, we collect and research the best solutions in brick architecture. All editions are downloadable for free here.

Our latest issue #37 features these captivating brick projects:

Heimo Scheuch — © Daniel Hinterramskogler

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Heimo Scheuch, CEO Wienerberger AG

Engelshove Architekten, Terca Eco-brick Archipolis Onyx Zwart und Cadet Zwart (10%), Objektsortierung, Poroton Plan-T18, ZWP-Plan,, Pflasterklinker Penter Ares — © Wienerberger / Arnt Haug Fotografie

Clay brick in three places

Like a custom-tailored suit: This residence in Hasbergen was tailored to the needs of its residents both inside and out. For the façade, walls, and entryway, the Engelshove architecture and engineering office relied on a natural product – bricks.

Gaj Urni Zagreb / Terca Havelland — © Wienerberger d.o.o

Heavenwards, step by step

Bright and organic, with peaceful, private areas: The new urn grove in Zagreb was built as a welcoming place for the contemporary culture of remembrance.

Terca Institut_Leonard de Vinci_Nanterre — © © Charly Broyez

Interplay of lines of vision

This university building in Nanterre is located in a highly heterogeneous urban area. The matte building envelope, huge window fronts and a scarcely noticeable curvature achieve the impossible.

Renovation public space | City Centre Zevenbergen — © Wienerberger B.V.

Rustic, modern and lively again

New centre for Zevenbergen: To breathe new life into the town centre around the historic port, clay paving bricks were used, a construction material that creates an authentic connection between the modern and the rustic.

ERPI em Vila Nova de Gaia com Arquitectura Nuno Valentim e fotografias de Ivo Tavares Studio — © Ivo Tavares Studio - Fotografia de arquitectura

A place to stay

Ageing with dignity and a lovely view? This retirement home takes the wishes of an ageing society seriously and proves that a care facility is not a hospital.

Agora Agaatgrijs HV EcoBrick. Architect: Ivar van der Zwan, Workshop Architecten. Projectontwikkelaar: VORM. Aannemer: Hillen & Roosen. Newly built apartments | De Keizer, Amsterdam — © Wienerberger B.V.

Creating space sustainably

Nestled among dense urban development and surrounded by historical buildings, the most recent new development project in Amsterdam is currently being built in Oostenburg.

Reference photo new construction single family homes in Sint-Truiden — © Wienerberger nv/sa

A modern interpretation of a rural idyll

A restored farmhouse and gatehouse with a new look: A new building project with a community garden and historical flair was constructed in Belgium using a former farm with a listed historical brick house.

Brick: Linneaus Grafiet Zwart | Veritas Have, Norway — © Wienerberger AS

Play of light in depth

Listed building and a historical cultural landscape: The Norwegian residential building project Veritas Have was a challenge, and today it is classic example of high-end, urban living in amidst greenery.

Brick: EW0450 Jern - EW0449 Kul - EW0447 Flint | Bellakvarteret, Denmark — © Egernsund Wienerberger A/S

Every last joint is sustainable

A completely sustainable neighbourhood is being built in Copenhagen, Denmark. The bricks used in the façades also had to meet this requirement.

wasserstrichziegel, nf, stennerstraße/storchsbrede, rübsamen partner bda, ingenieurgesellschaft lakowksi, studierendenwerk bielefeld — © Wienerberger / Jens Kirchner Fotografie

Quality that you can afford

The students in the university city of Bielefeld need high-quality, affordable living space. This residence hall packed maximum living space onto a small lot, while remaining casual and airy thanks to the design of the façade.

RO_MKT_Cube House_2 — © Wienerberger Romania

Subtle elegance

lowing spaces, seamless transitions, free configuration – this is what sets apart this private home in the small town of Otopeni, Romania, which appears from the outside to be half brick and half simple white.

Private house in Vilnius, Lithuania — © Norbert Tukaj / Wienerberger

Knitted and burst open

Living where others go to get away from it all: This home in Vilnius with a grey clinker brick façade that blends into the natural surroundings is situated in a local recreation area.

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