Issue 44 winter 24 - Journal - Page 69
HyBrick Bench by Unknown Works and the London
Science Museum – Innovation
A project of monumental effort born out of the world’s
first hydrogen-fired bricks by Michelmersh’s innovation,
sustainability and production teams, the HyBrick Bench
offers a glimpse into the future as the gold standard in
sustainably manufactured brickwork. Designed by
Unknown Works, the HyBrick Bench is part of a decadelong exhibition to highlight clean energy and future
materials to support a more sustainable future.
Aspen Wood by Gilling Dod Architects –
Sustainability
Aspen Wood offers a glimpse at a project that has been
imbued with sustainable aspirations from the earliest
stages of design. Solar shading is used for guest comfort
and to flood the site with natural light. Adaptable features
were included to mitigate the effects of climate change,
and high-performance, resilient materials, such as Blockleys Sterling Grey, Pennine Buff Wirecut, and Windermere Grey bricks, were used in the project’s construction.
Islington Wharf by Ryder Architecture & Cara Group
– Specialist Brickwork Contractor
A major renovation project in Manchester’s Piccadilly
Basin, Islington Wharf uses Michelmersh’ Blockleys Black
Smooth brick alongside other manufacturers’ products in
the building which looks to transform the area with
modern, captivating facades with a collection of waterside
homes.
Norton Folgate by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris,
Stanton Williams, Morris+Company, DSDHA and
East architecture, Landscape Urban Design Ltd –
Supreme Winner
The Norton Folgate project deservedly won “Supreme
Winner” at the BDA awards with its transformative and
diverse range of architectural approaches and styles. Not
only does Norton Folgate bring life back to the area, but
it also offers a beautiful example of the merits of clay brick.
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