This mesmerizing brick house facade is the work of California-based architecture firm Brooks + Scarpa and Chicago-based practice Studio Dwell. The residence is designed for an investment banker and the aesthetic is quite engaging, visually speaking.
Set in a rectangular volume, the home sets itself apart through the illusory quality of the facade, which presents a "vertical twisting columns" of brick. This architectural approach guarantees an attention-captivating detail that is reached through the use of traditional materials. Instead of utilizing the rustic red brick, however, Brooks + Scarpa and Studio Dwell opted-in for the use of the Chicago common brick — it is "made of local clay and comes in various hues." The resource proves to be abundant, as well as cost-effective, granting the brick house facade not only with aesthetic appeal but also with practicality.
Photo Credits: Marty Peters, Brooks + Scarpa
Illusory Brick House Facades
For This Bold Project, Brooks + Scarpa and Studio Dwell Collaborate
Trend Themes
1. Illusory Brick House Facades - The trend of using illusory brick facades in residential architecture presents opportunities for architects to create visually captivating designs that engage viewers.
2. Vertical Twisting Columns - The trend of incorporating vertical twisting columns made of brick in architectural designs offers opportunities for construction companies to create unique and attention-captivating facades.
3. Chicago Common Brick - The trend of using Chicago common brick, made of local clay and available in various hues, in residential architecture provides opportunities for brick manufacturers to cater to the demand for this cost-effective and aesthetically appealing material.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms can leverage the trend of illusory brick facades to create innovative designs that attract clients seeking visually engaging residential properties.
2. Construction - Construction companies can explore the trend of incorporating vertical twisting columns to create distinctive and visually captivating architectural structures.
3. Brick Manufacturing - Brick manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of Chicago common brick to meet the demand for this cost-effective and aesthetically appealing material in residential construction projects.