Brick Development Association (BDA)

Start the New Year with a Pledge to Invest in the UK's Architecture with Clay Brick! Why? 🧱 Proven Heritage: Clay brick has been the cornerstone of British construction for centuries, boasting a legacy of durability and timeless beauty. 🧱 Innovation & Design: From historic landmarks to contemporary masterpieces, clay brick continues to inspire architects and push the boundaries of design with over 2,500 unique British-made product lines. 🧱 A History of Meeting Standards: Clay brick has consistently demonstrated its ability to meet evolving building regulations, from traditional construction methods to the demands of the modern Building Safety Act and Future Homes Standard.       This month, we're exploring the world of quality and discovering why clay brick is essential for building the high-quality, sustainable new homes needed to meet the government's ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes in the next 5 years. Learn more about the quality of clay brick manufactured in the UK: https://lnkd.in/eVBhYfQs #BetterWithBrick #ClayBrick #Quality #BrickArchitecture #UKConstruction

On behalf of the Brick Development Association, we would like to wish our followers a Happy New Year! We look forward to sharing the continued innovation and development of clay brick as it plays a pivotal role in creating a sustainable future for the built environment. #BDA #HappyNewYear #2025 #BetterWithBrick #Innovation #UKManufacturing

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the Brick Development Association! 🎄 🧱 We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and engagement throughout the year. We look forward to connecting with you again in 2025. Please note our offices will be closed from 5pm today and will reopen at 9am, Thursday 2nd January 2025. #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #BDA #BetterWithBrick

We’ve moved! 🏢 From January 2025, our new address will be: Brick Development Association Commerce House Festival Park Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5BE You can keep up to date with the latest developments and BDA news via our website www.brick.org.uk. #BDA #NewAddress #BetterWithBrick

Brickmas Countdown Finale! 🎄Norton Folgate We know we've mentioned this Supreme winner recently but it's a real architectural renovation masterpiece and we want to conclude our Brickmas countdown with a bang! The sheer complexity of bringing multiple agencies together to give life to disused buildings is a feat of creativity and a woven tapestry of construction expertise. We're talking building materials, colour palettes and a good eye for transforming buildings into havens that sympathetically sit within an existing bustling area of life. It's safe to say these builds weren't copying trends. Winning both Urban Regeneration and the prestigious Supreme award, the Brick Award judges commented: "This excellent mixed-use scheme is a unique blend of old and new, creating highly sustainable, innovative spaces in a historic environment in the heart of the city." Read more about Norton Folgate here: https://lnkd.in/euJYwBPY #BrickmasCountdown #BetterWithBrick #BrickArchitecture #UrbanRegeneration #Supreme #BrickAwards24

Tickets are NOW ON SALE for our next Brick Works event, proudly sponsored by ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Ltd! Join us on 30th January 2025 at the Manchester Brick Specialists Showroom for an evening filled with: - Informative presentations exploring contemporary brick architecture - Networking opportunities to connect with fellow brick enthusiasts - Complimentary food & refreshments throughout the event Spaces are limited, click the link below for further details and to book your tickets: https://lnkd.in/eVuayEPx #BDA #BrickWorks #Event #Manchester #Architecture #CPD #Networking #TicketsOnSale

Brickmas Countdown Day 12 🎄Aspen Wood Hospital Leading the way with specialist hospital design, Aspen Wood is a sustainable building that incorporates Scandinavian collaborative approaches of nursing relating to complex forensic learning disability needs. The design of this hospital doesn't just consider the needs of its occupants, but has considered the needs of the planet, which helped it receive an exceptional excellent BREEAM rating for its sustainable credentials. The Brick Awards entry describes how "exterior aesthetics blend shifting tones of grey, with Blockleys Sterling Grey, Windermere Grey, Pennine Buff, and Black Smooth bricks forming a distinctive superstructure extending from a central hub. Nestled amidst open, green courtyards, the design cultivates a tranquil and welcoming atmosphere for its occupants." Learn more about Aspen Wood Hospital here: https://lnkd.in/e69VrRCg #BrickmasCountdown #BetterWithBrick #SustainableDesign #BrickArchitecture #BrickAwards24

Brickmas Countdown Day 11 🎄Cara Brickwork Today's Brickmas countdown features Monk Bridge and Islington Wharf, 2 residential developments in Leeds and Manchester. Cara Brickwork undertook specialist brickwork to bring the architectural vision to life for these new apartments and firmly embedded these buildings in the future of their respective cities. Monk Bridge: "The development comprises 665 apartments across five blocks, ranging from 13 to 23 storeys in height, together with the transformation of the existing Grade II Listed Victorian railway viaduct." Islington Wharf: "With the façade brickwork supported from the slab edge at each level, the masonry support brackets were not only required to accommodate the PT pockets created for slab tensioning strands, which varied in position, but were subjected to significant additional loading due to the cantilever effect and deep brick returns. This was particularly pronounced in pier areas, where PT pockets meant masonry support could not be used and lower levels had to support double the brickwork load." Read more about these projects here: https://lnkd.in/e5EymiMp #BrickmasCountdown #BetterWithBrick #SpecialistBrickworkContractor #BrickAwards24

Do you know an inspiring woman in ceramics? The 'Women Innovators in Foundation Industries' Awards celebrate exceptional women driving innovation in materials and manufacturing. Award categories are: Rising Star, Net Zero Champion, or Most Collaborative Innovator. Let's recognise and reward the incredible talent in our industry. Nominate now! 🏆 https://lnkd.in/ePbJseue The deadline for entries is December 17th! ⏰ #CeramicsUK #WINFIAwards #TFI #InnovateUK

Brickmas Countdown Day 10 🎄5 Frederick’s Place A well-deserved winner of the Craftsmanship category, this refurbishment project is a testament to the skill of the bricklayers at Grangewood Brickwork. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the building’s façade, from the careful selection of the clay bricks (Ibstock Plc & York Handmade Brick Co Ltd) to the precise execution of the installation. The Brick Awards entry reveals: "Inspired by the Mercers’ Company origins in textile trading, the textured brickwork on the façade of the archive at No. 5 Frederick’s Place is a ‘woven tapestry’. Selected bricks are projecting and thus emphasise the ‘warp’, while the recessed joints highlight the ‘weft’ in ‘woven’ brickwork draped to the ground. The texture is the most intense at the top and disperses as it drops to the ground to invite visitors into the archive. The tapestry brickwork enhances the building by introducing intricate patterns and textures to its façade. It adds visual interest and depth, making the building more memorable to viewers. The arrangement of bricks creates a dynamic surface that changes character throughout the day. The hand-laid arches below the ‘tapestry’ add further detail to the building’s façade, which when viewed by the public will be more aesthetically pleasing." Learn more about 5 Frederick's Place: https://lnkd.in/ewGKNkkv #BrickmasCountdown #BetterWithBrick #BrickArchitecture #Brickwork #Craftmanship #BrickAwards24