Hawkins\Brown and Webb Yates Create Brick from a Stone
Amy Duong — May 27, 2025 — Art & Design
References: dezeen & hawkinsbrown
Architecture firm Hawkins\Brown works together with engineering studio Webb Yates to create the Brick from a Stone: Arch Revival installation. It is comprised of two hyperbolic arches, which are made from bricks of unwanted stone. It was installed on Clerkenwell Green with the goal of honoring the beauty and versatile use of the British stone.
Co-founder of Webb Yates, Steve Webb explained the design process to Dezeen, "Stone has the potential to replace many fossil fuel-era construction materials – a beautiful and natural material solution to our climate problems and a synthesis of craft technology and nature. Our addiction to brickwork is nonsensical and terrible for the environment. Stone bricks might be a great transition material to wean us off the bad stuff."
Image Credit: Will Pryce
Co-founder of Webb Yates, Steve Webb explained the design process to Dezeen, "Stone has the potential to replace many fossil fuel-era construction materials – a beautiful and natural material solution to our climate problems and a synthesis of craft technology and nature. Our addiction to brickwork is nonsensical and terrible for the environment. Stone bricks might be a great transition material to wean us off the bad stuff."
Image Credit: Will Pryce
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Sustainable Material Innovation — Architects are exploring the use of alternative materials, such as unwanted stone, to create sustainable and environmentally-friendly structures.
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Craft-technology Synthesis — The integration of traditional stone craftsmanship with modern engineering techniques is paving the way for innovative construction methods.
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Resource Reclamation — Repurposing 'unwanted' materials into functional and aesthetic architectural elements signifies a shift towards reducing construction waste.
Industry Implications
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Green Construction — The move towards renewable and natural materials like stone bricks in construction is reshaping the green building industry.
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Architectural Design — Innovative structures utilizing alternative materials are influencing trends within the architectural design sector.
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Environmental Engineering — The development of eco-friendly building solutions using reclaimed stone highlights a growing focus in environmental engineering.
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