Built in Brick: Contemporary Architecture and Material Innovation

By: Baker, Lisa

The enduring appeal of the oldest man-made building material and its role in shaping expressive, sustainable architecture.

Architecture using brick lends the built environment a strong and timeless presence worldwide. As a natural and durable building material, it has stood for centuries as a symbol of permanence, quality, and architectural identity. Its warm appearance, robustness, and versatility make it a preferred material for modern design.

Colors, surface textures, and joint patterns create expressive fa ades and precise architectural detailing. Leveraging digital design software and robotic technologies, architects today are transforming brick into perforated, pixelated, undulating, and other experimental configurations. This book showcases some of the most exceptional examples of this building material, demonstrating how tradition and innovation can come together to create sustainable and captivating buildings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 303768318X
• ISBN13: 9783037683187
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Braun
• Length: 192 Pages