Follow the Yellow Brick Road
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The German-American architect Ludwig Mies van derRohe memorably said: “Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There it begins.” For some, bricks are the basis of all architecture. Read more >[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Masonry Design From Sydney
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] Architectural firm FJMT revealed this art deco inspired 22 story multi-residential development in Sydney, Australia. The artistic impressions of the project reveal a façade that appears to be split in half down the center, with two curved sections at the top sloping towards the center like the bottom of a wine glass. That’s […]
Stunning Images of Stone Architecture: The Best Photos of the Week
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Look at these great examples of stone architecture! Stone is a natural material that blends into the landscape and provides structural integrity that lasts. It’s an interesting use of stone and Nicely Done! View examples >[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] Each of the patterns within the new masonry, exterior ornamentation, interior lighting, tile, and carpet were developed to reflect the diversity of the college’s character and as visual expressions of the influential music derived from MCC faculty and staff. Read more >[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Twisting Courtyard
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Gray brick is used to improve the infrastructure and creates a dynamic connection between inside and outside space. It’s an interesting use of brick! View more photos on their website. Located in Bejing, China. Read more >[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Around the World Masonry Designs
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Foreign countries from around the world seem to have a fascination with pushing the boundaries of masonry design. We see it old gothic architecture and in modern design. Check out this balancing act with Masonry! Read more > [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
