One week to go! Enter re:form, Think Brick Awards 2026, now to win a share of $40,000.
Awards close 15th May at 5pm (AEST).
Image: Templeton Primary School by @kosloffarchitecture
Photography: derek_swalwell
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Some of our favourite projects from last year! Lots of brick, block and roof tiles — the full mix. Entries for the 2026 awards close 15 May. Submit yours now!
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Meet the Jury for Think Brick Awards 2026! Swipe to meet the industry leaders shaping the verdict this year →
JURY PANEL:
▸ KIM CRESTANI
▸ MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN
▸ EVA-MARIE PRINEAS
▸ CONNIE ARGYROU
▸ CATHY INGLIS AM
Have you or someone you know recently completed an incredible project using Brick, Concrete Masonry, or Roof Tiles?
📅 Entries close May 15, 2026 – Don’t miss out! Submit your project today via our website or the link in our bio!
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The Think Brick Awards 2026 are now open. With $40,000 in cash to win across 6 categories, this is Australia’s premier recognition for excellence in brick, masonry and roof tile architecture. The prizes you could win per category:
1. Horbury Hunt Commercial – $10,000
2. Horbury Hunt Residential – $10,000
3. Kevin Borland Masonry – $5,000
4. Bruce Mackenzie Landscape – $5,000
5. Robin Dods Roof Tiles – $5,000
6. New Entrant – $5,000
If you or someone you know has recently completed a Residential, Commercial, Projects using Masonry or Roof Tiles, share this post to them! Image 1: Brighton Social Housing by @aboutsjb | Photography by @aaron_puls
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Nestled in Adelaide CBD, the site featured a symmetrical cottage in disrepair and a mature Illawarra Flame tree. The brief restored the cottage and added a rear extension matching its footprint, with access from the garden and main corridor.
Overshadowed to the north, the design became a study in light. A two-storey southwest volume captures the sun path, with high windows washing walls and enhancing material texture. Woodfire chimneys anchor the lounge and terrace, reinforcing permanence.
A restrained palette of concrete masonry unifies spaces, softened by timber joinery and furniture. Sheer curtains temper light seasonally, adding an ephemeral layer to solid forms. Insulated cavity brick walls provide thermal comfort, while the Flame tree filters summer sun. The result is a clear, robust yet warm home that will deepen in character over time.
Project: Flame Tree House by @architectsink
Builder: @babylon_project_tulum
Manufacturer: @brickworksbp #GBmasonry
Photography: @thurstonempson
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Entries for the Think Brick Awards 2026 are now open!
This year our theme is re:form which explores masonry’s evolution as a circular system. Its modular nature allows for an adaptable system that can be disassembled and reimagined while maintaining its character and resilience. If you or someone you know have recently completed a Residential, Commercial or Landscape project using Masonry or Roof Tiles, be sure to enter our awards for a chance to win. Enter via our website or enter through our linktree in our bio.
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re:form explores masonry’s evolution as a circular system. Its modular nature allows for an adaptable system that can be disassembled and reimagined while maintaining its character and resilience. Awards Open: 9th Feb 2026
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Project: Westgarth St by Walter Walter Manufacturer: @krausebricks Builder by @agconstruct Contractor by @albbricklayers Photography by Pier Carthew @piercarthew
Allegato House stands as a testament to brick craftsmanship on Wurundjeri Country, Toorak. An urban infill project that speaks eloquently to its heritage neighbours while asserting its contemporary identity through masterful material expression. The project's defining feature is its innovative use of long-form pozzolan bricks, a material choice that connects ancient Roman building traditions with modern sustainability principles and adapts this time-tested knowledge for contemporary application. The result is a brick with reduced environmental impact that maintains exceptional structural integrity while contributing to circular economy goals outlined in Australia's clay brick industry sustainability initiatives. The brickwork transcends conventional construction, functioning as both structural-element and architectural-ornament. The façade features shifting patterns that create rhythm and depth. What distinguishes Allegato House is the authentic dialogue between traditional craftwork and architectural innovation, a thoughtful evolution of brick's possibilities. The house engages the streetscape with restraint and sophistication, demonstrating how skillful brickwork can mediate between public presence and private sanctuary.
Project: Allegato House by @mcmahonandnerlich
Builder: @rmb.builders
Building Contractor: @allbrickandblock
Photography: @shannonmcgrath7
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Happy New year from CMAA! kicking off with a project from our awards last year that is designed to keep you cool during the summer heat.
Honey House is a thoughtful culmination to a journey shaped by place, materiality, and intent. Like its three sibling homes, Honey House draws inspiration from the rich tradition of Mt. Martha beach houses. The material palette balances robust masonry—selected for its durability and inherent thermal mass—with classic weatherboards that echo the prevailing vernacular of the area. The floor plan has been carefully composed to respond to the site’s constraints, delineating functional zones with clarity while optimising natural light and enhancing the thermal performance of the blockwork. Internally, the home evokes a profound sense of calm. A strong masonry spine anchors the interiors, softened by warm timber accents and a palette of neutral, earthy tones that ground the spaces in comfort and simplicity.
Project: The Keep by @inarcarchitects Builder: @leoneconstructions
Building Contractor: @leoneconstructions
Photography: @timothykaye
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Merry Christmas from the Concrete Masonry Association! 🎁
We’ll be taking a break from Wednesday, 24th December 2024 and will be back in Office on Monday, 5th January 2025. This includes our other associations @thinkbrickaustralia and @ausrooftiles .
Wishing you a safe holiday and we’ll see you in the new year! 🎆
The gnarly, twisted moonahs with their ancient, greyed-out bark provide a striking backdrop for the new residence. Sweeping curves, sculptural forms, and a subdued material palette blend with the rough textures and colours of the trees. The Keep ensures comfortable living while remaining deeply connected to the landscape.
Project: The Keep by @inarcarchitects
Builder: @leoneconstructions
Building Contractor: @leoneconstruction
Photography: @timothykaye
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Congratulations to @k2ldarchitects for becoming finalist for the Think Brick Awards 2025 in Horbury Hunt Commercial Award.��“Monument” is a parkside apartment building comprising twenty-four residences, designed as a monolithic exploration of form, texture, and light. Rooted in minimalism and material honesty, the building celebrates the raw beauty of concrete blocks, blending mass and void to create a sense of permanence.
Its bold geometric form confidently addresses the challenges of its triangular site, tapering to a sculptural northern apex that commands attention and evokes an iconic presence. Clad entirely in porcelain-toned concrete blocks, the 7-storey building exudes solidity, with deep-set balconies featuring bronze screens that provide shade and privacy. The façade’s honed block finish reveals limestone and nickel aggregates, creating a surface that interacts dynamically with light and shadow, transforming throughout the day and across seasons.
Designed to balance resident amenity and minimize impact on neighbours, apartments are oriented for optimal natural light and cross-ventilation. West-facing residences offer curated views of the city and Orrong Park, while rear-facing apartments benefit from a generous setback, preserving light and privacy.
The building achieves a 7.5-star NatHERS rating through sustainable features like operable shading systems, rainwater harvesting, and a rooftop solar array. A green roof, planted with native vegetation, fosters biodiversity, reduces stormwater runoff, and enhances insulation while providing a serene retreat.
This medium-density development exemplifies confident design that harmonises with its context while creating an enduring environment for modern living.
Project: Monument by @k2ldarchitects
Manufacturer: @GBMasonry
Builder by VCON Building
Contractor by @the_blockwork_company
Photography by @timothykaye@thurstonempson
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