Social infrastructure project enhance our public spaces, and serve the community with hospitals, clinics, libraries, municipal buildings, schools and universities. Safe & secure clay brick masonry ensures a lasting legacy for social infrastructure. Brick masonry is energy-efficient, with excellent noise insulation and maximum fire ratings.
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Top Projects - PavingClay brick pavers are the material of choice for their natural beauty, durability and superior colour retention even when wet. The timeless, earthy look and inherent durability of clay brick pavers withstands centuries of use. However, these are just some of the numerous benefits of the environmentally sustainable product. |
Inspiration - Exposed brickExposed masonry designs define one of the latest trends in modern homes, adding character by creating stunning accents that enrich the design whatever its inspiration. In the 90’s, brick finishes were used to bring construction and long term maintenance costs down. While faux concrete bricks were cheapest, natural clay facebrick has always been popular for luxury suburban homes. |
Curved Walls, Arches & DomesMany contemporary buildings are characterised by the imaginative use of curves, playing with elements of light and shadow that change throughout the day. Curved walls are often conceived as an aesthetic feature but there are also structural advantages such as wind flow and the ability to resist lateral or compression loads. |
2016 Corobrik SAIA Awards of Excellence in ArchitectureThe 2015/2016 Corobrik SAIA Awards of Excellence in Architecture are the highest accolade to be given to an architectural projects in South Africa. Read more |
DIY Paving Project IdeasA brick-in-sand patio is easy to build and requires just a few basic skills. It’s a great way to expand the living area of the home, provide an entertainment area for family and friends and increase the value of your home. The same brick-in-sand method can be used to provide a convenient, flat pathway keeps your feet out of the mud on a rainy day. |
Gala Dinner Individual PhotosClick on the file to get the file number, then email Marnie for an enlargement! |
Special shapes, special projectsSpecially shaped bricks provide an aesthetic visual appeal and unique design elements. For inspiration, this gallery shows South African residential and commercial buildings using special shapes. Corners, radials, bullnoses, sloped sills, headers, coping caps angles, curves, and other dramatic effects result in signature residential and commercial architecture. For playgrounds, schools or swimming pools, bricks with rounded edges provide safety benefits. Sill and coping arrangements protect wall brick beneath windows, doors or wall caps. |
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Top Projects - Schools |
Top Projects - Residential |
Top Projects - Affordable & Density HousingExamples of high-density residential complexes, and Affordable residential housing using clay brick for architectural detail or structure. |
Top Projects - CommercialTop commercial buildings that use brick as part of their architectural design or structure. |
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Heritage Buildings of the WorldClay brick has been used in famous heritage buildings throughout the centuries |
Barbeques, Braais & FirepitsBrick braais are perfect for a large patio. A braai is not a difficult project, and you should be able to complete it in a weekend. |
Brick ArtBrick is used creatively in artworks around the world, demonstrating the flexibility and adaptability of brick as a construction design material. |
