Saturday, February 20, 2010

Brick Glazing Samples

I'm working on a project where I've designed embossed images in the surface of glazed bricks. This is my preliminary glazing sample work (on 1/3rd scale mini-bricks).


CONCEPT MODEL


GLAZING SAMPLES


SAMPLE EMBOSSED BRICK

Caruso St.John, Brick House, London, 2001-2005

Architect's Website: www.carusostjohn.com

Every time I see this project, I remember why I'm learning to build buildings.

There is no facade/exterior on this project; the space was squeezed between two existing buildings on a shard of land, the entry is through one of those buildings.










Brick Corner Window Detail



Architect:?
Image Source:Brick Construction Manual

I'm sorry, I don't have the name of the architect for this project. I'm more interested in how the corner window was structurally delt with.

The Brick Construction Manual is the single most complete book I've come across that deals both with design and construction using brick masonry. Check your local architecture school library.