LIMITLESS BRICK

“EVEN A BRICK WANT TO BE SOMETHING – LOUIS KAHN”

“ARCHITECTURE STARTS WHEN YOU CAREFULLY PUT TWO BRICKS TOGETHER. THERE IT BEGINS – LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE”

Simplest and basic material to start a construction is “BRICK“. Formed from Natural Clay and burnt in kilns to harden and reach a optimum strength, bricks are the most easiest, common, aesthetically pleasing and functional material. Clay bricks are used for building-up exterior and interior walls, partitions, piers, footings and other load bearing structures.

The standard size as recommended by the Bureau of Indian Standards IS:2691:1988 Revision 2 “ Burnt Clay facing bricks specification” sub-clause. 4.1 & 4.2 of Clause. 4 of page.1 is –  190 mm X 90 mm X 90 mm. The IS code also states that with mortar thickness added, the brick size shall be 200 mm X 100 mm X 100 mm.

Link for IS code –https://archive.org/stream/gov.in.is.2691.1988/is.2691.1988#page%2Fn3%2Fmode%2F2up

Using Brick wall as a design element in interior and exterior not only add to aesthetics but psychologically bricks are earthy tone and are insulator also which provide a calm, and pleasant cool temperature. Brick walls add character to any room by serving as a focal point or providing a backdrop that either complements or contrasts the room’s other design elements. Whether your style is industrial or rustic, the beauty and uniformity of a brick wall can add texture and beauty.

Lauri Baker was Brick Genius, his exterior brick designs amazed and challenged architects and artists creating a whole new way to look at it. Being a sustainable and low cost material bricks have changed the way space can be designed.  

Contemporary brick designs for exterior – They allow energy saving, light, air and at the same time provides privacy.

 

     

Brick designs for Interior – Having a focal brick wall allow the space to look more earthy and interesting as nothing an go wrong with bricks.

 

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