Heartfelt thanks to the amazing team at @diller_scofidio_renfro for once again hosting the @themsarch design charette as part of our annual New York trip sponsored by @brickability@itsjoshcox
14 of our students were joined by 7 students from @clemsonschoolofarchitecture for an afternoon design challenge to propose a new or revamped pier in the city. The day before we visited numerous potential sites along the Hudson and East Rivers, as well as over in Brooklyn around the DUMBO area.
The students were supported by myself and Victoria Jolley from MSA, Peter Laurence from Clemson, and MSA / @manmetuni Visiting Professor Jilly Traganou from Parsons New School.
Finally, each team presented their proposals to Ben Gilmartin Charles Berman Michael Samoc and Chris Andreacola from DS+R who offered local insights as well as practice insights into such projects. It was an inspirational day for all!
Special thanks as ever to Katherine Gittings Kliewer for the organisation and of course to Liz Diller herself for the generous invitation!
🏁 New partnership announcement 🏁
We’re excited to be partnering with PB Racing for the 2026 GT Cup Championship season!
With a proven engineering-led programme and a clear ambition for success, PB Racing enter the championship well prepared for the year ahead. We’re proud to support the team as they take on some of the UK’s most iconic circuits and look to build on their recent achievements.
Read more about our partnership and what to expect this season via the link in our bio. 🏎️
#Partnership #GTCup #MotorsportUK
Calling all HoHoHousing Developers 🎅
We’re taking a look back at some of the superb residential projects we’ve been involved with, and have showcased though our case studies this year.
A massive thank you to all of our project partners across each scheme! And if you’re interested in working with us in the new year, please get in touch via the link in our bio 🔗.
Now that’s what we call a brick match 🧱
Like a high majority of #London, Pont Street is home to many buildings featuring the London Yellow Stock brick. Being a popular brick, sourcing these should have been a relatively easy task.
Critically, due to the natural weathering that occurs on any #brick over time, the newly manufactured versions wouldn’t have provided the exact match needed for the Walton House Residences project.
Instead, the extension required reclaimed yellow stock bricks to achieve the perfect visual continuation of its neighbouring streetscape. Sourced and supplied by Kieran Cioffi from our Mitcham office, the final results speak for themselves.
Is a brick match crucial for your next development? Get in touch via the link in our bio 🔗.
📷 @chrisjdalton
#ReclaimedBrick
How can early consultation with a brick specialist help you avoid the common pitfalls in material selection?
✔️ Avoid planning delays due to non-compliant materials
✔️ Receive clear performance and certification data
✔️ Reduce inconsistencies between samples and delivered stock
✔️ Understand product lead times, even on large-scale developments
Our latest article breaks down how our support ensures your projects design intent, performance standards and planning requirements are aligned from the start.
Read it here via the link in our bio 🔗.
Reclaimed bricks help to marry historic architecture and contemporary living at Walton House Residences. ✨
An extension project in the heart of Knightsbridge, the Walton House Residences are also surrounded by listed buildings and heritage sites, meaning nothing but the perfect brick match would suit.
Working with @ksrarchitects and @mdesignlondon , Kieran Cioffi from our Mitcham team provided specialist consultation to source and supply reclaimed yellow stock bricks, to achieve the desired, authentic result.
Find out more about this unique brick specification process via the link in our bio 🔗.
📷 @chrisjdalton
#ReclaimedBrick #LondonArchitecture
Whether you're building a haunted house or just cosy (ghost-free) homes, our exclusive range has you covered 👻
You can even stay on theme by selecting any of the orange, black or white bricks within the 120 brick range 🎃
Explore our spooktacular colours via the link in our bio🔗 .
#HappyHaloween #ExclusiveBricks #BrickorTreat
A collection of beautifully designed, zero-carbon-ready homes 🏡
Having previously worked on the Hayfield Crescent project with the @hayfieldhomes team, we were able to use our experience to quickly recommend the right bricks for the development.
Using bricks from our exclusive range, the Malvern Village Mixture and the Richmond Smoked Red, also meant assured supply and price stability for the project.
Read more via the link in our bio 🔗 .
#ProjectCollaboration #Housing #Sustainability
📸 @jakspedding
Guys, Brickability do more than bricks!! 🤯 Lots more in fact.
Our masonry offering includes:
⛏️ Architectural Masonry
⛏️ Cast Stone
⛏️ Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC)
⛏️ Natural Stone
⛏️ Recon Walling Stone
⛏️ We even offer stone bricks 😉
Got masonry on your upcoming project? Share the details via the link in our bio🔗.
#StoneArchitecture #BuildingInspiration
Where planning can sometimes delay a project, our teams' knowledge of the Cotswold region meant we were readily able to suggest suitable stone options to move this gorgeous new development through the planning process.
Combined with their authentic design, the Ellenbrook development from @spitfire.homes is a natural extension of Moreton-in-Marsh, conserving the beauty of the Cotswolds and ensuring architectural integrity.
Heading towards material selection, with planning in mind? Get in touch via the link in our bio.
📸 Mark Higgins - @corporatephotos.co.uk
#housing #planning #sensitivearchitecture
Working with @Spitfire.Homes , we were pleased to source and supply the natural Cotswold stone that ensured this new development enhanced the area’s natural beauty.
Read our full case study via the link in our bio.
📷 Mark Higgins - @CorporatePhotos.co.uk
#Planning #SensitiveArchitecture #Housing
Here to help you build more sustainable developments and ready for you to view on our brick finder.
The bricks from @weareibstock 's new Atlas factory offer lower embodied carbon without compromising on performance or aesthetics. What’s not to love?
#WorldWaterWeek #Sustainability
