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Brick 20 - Outstanding International Brick Architecture
Brick 20 - Outstanding International Brick Architecture
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The Wienerberger Brick Award is an international award that recognizes outstanding achievements in brick architecture. The 2020 edition featured 644 submissions from 55 countries, with 50 nominees and six winning designs. The book showcases the winning projects and includes five topical essays by international authors.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 18 November 2021
\n Publisher: Park Books
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From the humble beginnings of hand-made brick to the cutting-edge realm of high-tech products, the art of building with fired clay has a rich and enduring heritage that spans nine millennia. Today, this timeless technique remains both innovative and sustainable, garnering widespread appreciation for its diverse applications.
Since 2004, Wienerberger, the world's largest manufacturer of bricks and other clay building materials, has played a pivotal role in celebrating outstanding achievements in brick architecture. Every two years, the company presents the International Brick Award, a prestigious platform that recognizes the best in brick design and construction.
The 2020 edition of this esteemed award witnessed a remarkable 644 submissions from fifty-five countries, each vying for recognition by an international jury of experts. The jury's meticulous review process resulted in the selection of fifty nominees, who showcased their exceptional skills and creativity in brick architecture.
This captivating book presents the fifty nominees and the six winning designs, each located in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Central America. Each project is accompanied by detailed texts that provide insights into the design process, as well as rich illustrations that showcase atmospheric images, site and floor plans, views, elevations, and sections. To further enhance the reader's experience, five topical essays by international authors delve into the winning buildings, placing them within a broader context of contemporary brick architecture.
In essence, "From Hand-Made Brick to High-Tech Product: Building with Blocks of Fired Clay Today" serves as a testament to the enduring beauty and versatility of fired clay as a building material. It showcases the remarkable talent and dedication of architects and designers who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with this ancient yet modern material. Whether it's constructing iconic landmarks or creating sustainable, eco-friendly structures, brick remains a cornerstone of architectural excellence, transcending time and geography.
\n Weight: 1870g\n
Dimension: 249 x 308 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783038601746\n \n
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