USING CREATE BRICKWORK A DESIGN TO STATEMENT

Lee Whiteman, director of Whiteman Architects (whitemanarchitects.com) shares his top tips

1 THERE’S MORE TO CHOOSE FROM THAN JUST RED BRICK

Units come in numerous colours and finishes. It’s even possible to specify your own Ral-coloured glazed brick.

2 CHOOSE A SHAPE THAT FITS

Bricks come in a variety of sizes. Using a long-format brick completely changes the aesthetic.

3 NEARLY 20% OF A WALL

Don’t ignore the IS MORTAR importance of the pointing type and mortar colours. It has a dramatic effect on the overall appearance.

4 BRICK CAN BE USED ON ANY

SURFACE A brick finish can even be applied to soffits and lintels.

5 BRICK CAN BE TACTILE

Selecting a product that varies from one brick to the other will change how you view the wall. Consistency should not always be a requirement for bricks.