The bull-nose theme is carried into the interior where,
Architectural office:
instead of sharp corners to the brick panels, these return
Nightingale Associates
to the glazed skin through a bull-nosed brick. The brick selected is the Desimpel ‘Heritage Blend’ which has a
Architect:
heavy texture to avoid hard smooth corners and both
Phil Vincent
the colour and the texture reinforce the reference to the existing vernacular.
Facing bricks: Desimpel Heritage Blend
Inside, the building is bright and welcoming. The floorto-floor height is generous and the entrance with the atrium above gives the building a visual focus. There is no doubt that the client is delighted with the building, which manages to both draw on the past and set the standard for the future.
BRICK & TECHNOLOGY Unique and Subtle The Desimpel bricks have been produced in Belgium for nearly 200 years. They retain the unique characteristics of hand-moulded bricks with a creased texture, subtly irregular shape and warm blended reds, yellows and brindles. Each brick is moulded to create a subtle texture and the ability to blend different bricks means that a bespoke solution can be provided for each situation.
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