Brick by brick : architecture and interiors built with bricks / edited by Robert Klanten and Andrea Servert

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TextPublication details: Berlin : Die Gestalten Velag GmbH & Co. KG, c2022Description: 284 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cmISBN:

9783967040012

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LOC classification:

NA 4120 .B75 2022

Contents:

An introduction to the prolific use of brick in architecture -- Brick techniques: historical and contemporary craftsmanship -- Shaping our landscape with bricks through the ages -- Beyond red: a look at the numerous aesthetic of bricks -- The ever-changing shape, form, and function of the humble brick -- Inside out: the use of brick in interior design.

Summary: "Our world has always been built on bricks. A material used by societies as ancient as the Roman empire or Mesopotamia, brick is simple yet versatile, humble yet resilient, recognisable yet local. Its sustainable nature and connection to vernacular architectures have placed brick as one of the most exciting options for building, with architects from all over the world pushing the boundaries of its applications in forward-looking projects. With a focus on residential and interior architecture, this book is a curated assortment of the best in class. Interweaving inspirational projects across the globe with in-depth features and practical knowledge, Brick by Brick is the definitive title to understand how this ancient material can build our way into the future."

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"Our world has always been built on bricks. A material used by societies as ancient as the Roman empire or Mesopotamia, brick is simple yet versatile, humble yet resilient, recognisable yet local. Its sustainable nature and connection to vernacular architectures have placed brick as one of the most exciting options for building, with architects from all over the world pushing the boundaries of its applications in forward-looking projects. With a focus on residential and interior architecture, this book is a curated assortment of the best in class. Interweaving inspirational projects across the globe with in-depth features and practical knowledge, Brick by Brick is the definitive title to understand how this ancient material can build our way into the future."

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