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Welcome to the first edition of Wienerberger Vision, a new magazine for architects and designers from the world’s largest brick manufacturer. Within these pages we
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have included a selection of fascinating case studies, each demonstrating imaginative
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and ingenious uses of brick by architects experimenting with colours, bonds, sculp-
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tural weaving and the incorporation of complimentary materials.
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This collection of works is beautifully illustrated through photography and provides
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the ideal showcase for this most versatile and enduring
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building material. Brick has been used to in the design and construction of our built
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environment for many thousands of years and has had a demonstrable impact on our
Content Prinsentoren office building, The Hague Ingenious use of colours at a high level
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Chelsea office building, The Hague New craftsmanship
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Castle Getsewoud, Nieuw-Vennep Fairytale spectacle
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Skoatterwâld housing development, Heerenveen Tangible architecture
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House, Haren Bow to the landscape
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cultural identity – whole towns and regions can be identified by the particular brick Editors
that defines their local vernacular. This small scale block, that can be held in one hand
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and laid brick by brick, can be used to create incredible, landmark buildings, some
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of which are featured here.
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The flexibility of choice has long made brick a favourite of inspirational architects the ideal material in many award-winning architectural projects. Wienerberger has such
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a diverse product portfolio as to support the most creative of designs to construct
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buildings that are truly breathtaking. Brick has an emotional and enduring appeal, it is a familiar aesthetic which simultane-
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ously allows for experimentation and invention, allowing architects to express modern
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concepts whilst linking to the surrounding traditions. With brick we know there are few limits and hope the following pages do their bit to help stir the imagination !
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