Details
Location: London
Brick Manufacturer: Forterra PLC
Brick: Cradley Blue Brindle Brick
Architect/Designer: deMetz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
Brickwork Contractor: Swift Brickwork Contractors Limited
About the project
“An innovative use of brick executed perfectly, a great example of refurbishment and extension to a 1980 building which could have been otherwise demolished.”
A great concept which creates a fantastic effect, the potential of the site is fulfilled creating an inviting entrance to the building and a much-improved streetscape. A hand laid self-supporting long format brick lattice structure which blends beautifully with the existing building, which has been built to the maximum height possible for this technique. The new extension to the 1980 office building is extremely successful, the use of the same colour brick and the introduction of the perforated brick effect panels within the existing building itself cement the new extension to its host, blending it beautifully. It has transformed what looked like an average office block to something architecturally beautiful and interesting.
Sponsored by Wienerberger Limited
wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what’s next - empowering the construction industry to create a sustainable future. As a united group of specialist businesses, we deliver innovative, high-quality building products, systems, and solutions for the entire building envelope, including walls, roofs, heating, and water management.
Our extensive portfolio - including bricks, cladding, roof tiles, solar systems, ventilation, membranes, rainwater systems, plastic piping, plumbing, and underfloor heating - is enriched by expert technical services and unwavering customer support. We dedicate ourselves to building enduring partnerships, supporting exceptional careers, and placing sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
Driven by foresight, collaboration, and a passion for progress, we listen to our customers’ challenges and deliver solutions that stand the test of time, supporting them in creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable communities for generations to come.
As a leading brick manufacturer, we support specifiers in realising design intent through a portfolio that balances aesthetic freedom with long‑term performance. Our extensive range - spanning crafted wirecut, soft mud and premium architectural bricks - offers nuanced textures, tonal depth and precise dimensional consistency to suit both contemporary schemes and sensitive heritage contexts.
Backed by robust technical expertise and early‑stage design collaboration, we help specifiers navigate structural, regulatory and sustainability considerations with confidence. Underpinned by significant investment in decarbonisation and material innovation, our bricks enable architects to deliver buildings that are timeless, resilient and aligned with a lower‑carbon future.
As part of wienerberger - a global leader in solutions for the built environment - wienerberger UK & Ireland unites FloPlast, Pipelife, Maincor, Building Product Design, and Wienerberger Ltd under one banner.
