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Designed by Vladimir Radutny Architects, the expansion and renovation at the ROHR Chabad Jewish Learning Center is now complete.

The new addition at the rear of the existing center features a curved, projecting masonry wall. A tumbled modular brick from Summit Brick was selected to honor and complement the original structure. The project also used two distinct mortar techniques to delineate the projecting brickwork from the surrounding facade subtly.



Architect: Vladimir Radutny Architects Vladimir Radutny Architects
GC: B8 Construction
Mason: Jimmy Slusarczyk
Product: Summit Brick Summit Brick Company

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s and renovation represent a masterclass in tectonic precision, both in its envelope and interior program.

The new addition to serves as a high-performance learning center for musicians, strategically designed to optimize the programmatic flow and reduce occupancy loads within the original historic music hall. The exterior assembly is a sophisticated ; Interstate Brick supplied 8” modulars, 11” stretchers, and 16” emperors, complemented by their specific lip-brick profiles. To ensure seamless transitions at complex geometries, Brick Tech engineered custom epoxied units for the unique corner returns.

More details to follow. See more images here:
www.bricksinc.net/project/st-louis-symphony-orchestra-powell-hall-mo/

AoR: Christner Architects ChristnerArchitects (now part of )
Design Architect: Snøhetta
GC: BSI Constructors
Mason: John J. Smith Masonry Co John J. Smith Masonry

Have you heard? Our friend Brick of Chicago is hosting a guided tour with The American Institute of Architects, Chicago! Join us for a walkthrough of Brighton Park’s historic masonry landscape and end the program at our showroom for light bites and beverages.
RSVP is required through AIA Chicago.
Parking on available on premises.

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This Lake View single-family home contains a variety of details in the facade. Featuring Yankee Hill Brick Medium Red Velour modulars in a , custom red mortar, and a red cast stone entrance. To keep the hit-and-miss wall and protruding details pristine, solid pavers were specified to avoid exposing core holes.
It’s all in the details. What’s your take on patterns?

Architect: ORG inc.
GC: FORMED SPACE ®
Windows: Fenestration Solutions, Inc

make a house a home.
This Hinsdale features Cherokee Brick “Rae’s Creek”. A tumbled blend of light browns, subtle greys, and soft neutrals finished with an over-grouted mortar for rich texture and character.
At J. Jordan Homes by Julie Laux, no detail is overlooked. They ensure every element comes together so your home is beautiful inside and out.

On the corner of Bell and Roscoe sits a new collaboration between A+C Architects and En Masse Architecture and Design Ltd..
Clad in a flashed, tumbled modular brick (Ivy League” by Summit Brick Company) the exterior blends a rich red body with subtle purple undertones. Paired with matching red mortar and sills, the design draws out deep, moody flashes in the sunlight.

Architect of Record: a+c Architects
Design Architect: En Masse Architecture and Design Ltd.
Developer: Garner Development
Real estate: Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty - Chicagoland
Product: Summit Brick Company

Designed by Canopy Architects, Chicago’s first Native American affordable housing development is located at 2907 W Irving Park Rd. The seven-story structure, named Jigzibik (meaning “at the river’s edge”), features a unique sawtooth shape with sharp angles.

The building’s street-facing facade will showcase a 60/40 blend of Interstate’s Sawgrass and Almond colors, complemented by S. Anselmo’s green/blue glazed brick. This glazed brick is laid to resemble the branches of the Chicago River, reflecting the project’s namesake. To accommodate the sharp angles surrounding the balconies, special 70° and 110° bricks were produced by both Interstate and S.Anselmo.

Stay tuned for an in-depth case study on the masonry for this project.

Project Team:
Architect: Canopy Architects Canopy
GC: Skender Skender
Mason: RV Builders
Developer: Full Circle Communities & Visionary Ventures