2005 Innovative Use of Brick and Clay Products
Lye Corner House, nr Thaxted, Essex
Architect: Snell David Architects
Structural Engineer: Fluid Structures
Brickwork contractor: H&H Builders, Blackpool / Savill Brickwork, Essex
Brick: Hanson Building Products
Made of stack-bonded, white clay facing blocks, this house features a true cantilever diaphragm ‘spine’ wall to withstand both structural and wind loadings. The innovative structural concept impressed the judges, as did the capacity to provide thermal mass, and the use of thin-joint mortar which, due to its great strength, has obviated the need for lintels.
Finalists
New Lewes Library, East Sussex
Architect: McMorran & Gatehouse Architects
Brickwork contractor: S & K Brickwork
Brick: Milton Hall Light, Medium & Dark Mix / Hanson Building Products
Ashley Park, Ashley, nr Kings, Sombourne, Stockbridge, Hants
Architect: Robert Adam Architects
Brickwork contractor: A.R.T.
Brick: Terca Barton Buff Stock / Wienerberger
Neal’s Yard Remedies, Peacemarsh, Gillingham, Dorset
Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects
Brickwork contractor: Mass Brickwork Ltd
Brick: Unfired Cattybrook bricks /Ibstock Brick
Sonic Arts & Computer Science Research Centre, Chlorine Park, Belfast
Architect: Hall Black Douglas Architects
Brickwork contractor: Graham Construction
Brick: Worcestershire Red Multi / Hanson Building Products
Surestart Centre, Mornington Rd, Hindley, Wigan
Architect: Wigan MBC Architect’s Dept
Brickwork contractor: George Howe Ltd
Brick: Corium Orange Tiles / Baggeridge Brick