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of classic masonry, built in place of an original Victorian Peabody building which was damaged during World War II. The block brings a modern, re-energised feeling to the area. The block was built to fit effortlessly into the surrounding
area, while maintaining a priority for creating an affordable environment. The building is simple and direct, without fuss, frivolity or fancy, yet there are moments of architectural delight which become apparent. For instance, the window surrounds subtly project and taper precast architectural stone trim, and bring sensitive articulation to what would otherwise be a less interesting building. Two zones of stacked corner balconies are designed with a bespoke precast tapering blade column, which accentuate the relationship of the building users to the public realm they face. We must also remember the huge contribution this material
makes to restoration. An interesting example of a residential refurbishment project is The House of Trace. The House of Trace, a private family home, designed by
Tsuruta Architects was developed keeping a memory of the original building, but simultaneously allowing for the new build to form its own identity. Older facets of the house were preserved or recreated in the
architecture creating an interestingly sensitive approach to the refurbishment of an end of terrace house, reinventing the type through approach to the new and retained material, both on a diagrammatic and a detail level. Instead of treating the existing
House of Trace
building as a blank canvas, the architects viewed the project as a picture to be expertly restored. Recent projects recognised at the Brick Awards served every
purpose from the construction of educational and religious buildings right through to homes and commercial establish- ments. This fact alone shows the influence brick still holds; its repeated specification by architects demonstrates a lifelong relationship of respect. The universal appeal reveals a simple truth, brick’s involvement in architecture isn’t going anywhere. Foundational to excellence, suitable for a huge array of
different projects and capable of bridging the gap between the past and present, brick is certainly a key component to great architecture.
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