Brick

Fired clay in bond, arch and vault.

6 entries

Close-up of long, textured grey and brown brick masonry at the Kolumba Museum Cologne.

Biophilic & Wellness

Kolumba Museum: Peter Zumthor's Porous Clay and Earth Enclosure

Peter Zumthor wraps the bombed ruins of Cologne's St. Kolumba church in perforated grey Danish brick, joining lime plaster and earth pigments in quiet dialogue.

23 Oct 2026

Modern building with concrete overhang and brick facade featuring perforated patterns, viewed from below against a clear sky.

Future Living

Kolumba Museum: Tactility and Light within a Ruin

The Kolumba Museum in Cologne, designed by Peter Zumthor, demonstrates a profound engagement with history and material. Its perforated brick facade envelops a bombed church ruin, orchestrating a unique dialogue between old and new.

15 Sept 2026

Modern house with black timber siding, a timber-framed porch, and a brick arched entry, viewed from the front path.

Light & Atmosphere

Cuban Country Estates: Vaulted Brickwork and Timber Echoes

Cuban colonial country estates blended classical architectural ideals with local climatic responses. This examination reveals the interplay of vaulted brickwork and a contemporary reinterpretation using precision timber joinery.

3 Aug 2026

Exterior corner of a building, showcasing dark timber cladding and black brickwork, meeting at a black metal beam.

Details That Matter

Charred Timber and Brick: Mid-Century Mass Timber in Copenhagen

Exploring the material intersections of charred timber and parametrically coursed brick in Copenhagen's mid-century modern cultural architecture, examining their environmental impact.

24 Jul 2026

The underside of a modern timber roof overhang with intricate wooden beams, set against a cloudy sky.

Sustainability & Climate

Vaulted Oriel: Critical Regionalism in Highland Vineyards

The 'Vaulted Oriel' explores Critical Regionalism in the Scottish Highlands, focusing on how material choices inform color palette and architectural expression within vineyard structures.

13 Jul 2026

Vaulted brick ceiling over a white archway leading to a lamp-lit room, with timber beams and terracotta tile floor.

Stories of Place

Mexican Hacienda: Enduring Thermal Logic in Vaulted Brickwork

Exploring the architectural principles of Mexican haciendas reveals sophisticated passive climate control, utilizing thermal mass and vaulted brickwork for seasonal comfort.

3 Jul 2026

Nearby topics

Timber Rammed earth Stone Concrete Lime & plaster Terracotta & tile Steel Copper, zinc & aluminium