Designing in Brick
Explore Glen-Gery's exclusive resources on all things brick, from bond patterns, mortar joints, to shapes and intricate brick detailing.
Welcome to Designing in Brick—a curated blog series from Glen-Gery that celebrates the intersection of design, architecture, and masonry. From emerging trends and iconic case studies to interviews with industry thought leaders, this series is your guide to the endless possibilities of building with brick. Whether you're an architect, designer, or simply passionate about great design, discover how brick can elevate your next project with timeless style and enduring performance.
Brick Sizes
Here we’ll highlight the importance of selecting the right brick size for both aesthetic and functional purposes. Here we’ll review brick sizes, such as modular, queen, and Roman Maximus, each offering unique benefits in terms of installation efficiency, visual appeal, and design flexibility.
Finishes + Textures
This blog explores how different brick finishes and textures—such as glazed, molded, and Klaycoat®—can add depth and character. It emphasizes techniques like layering, contrasting, and tactile applications to create visually engaging and textured environments.
Brick Shapes
This blog explores how various brick shapes—such as flat arches, water tables, sills, and copings—enhance functionality and aesthetic appeal. It also highlights Glen-Gery's capability to produce custom shapes, offering architects and designers the flexibility to achieve unique and innovative structures.
Brick Details
This blog highlights how specific brick detailing techniques—such as soldier courses, rowlocks, quoins, and corbels—can enhance the architectural character of residential homes.These elements not only add visual interest but also serve functional purposes, allowing for creative expression and structural integrity in brick design.
Mortar + Joints
This blog explores how mortar color and joint profiles significantly impact the look and feel of brickwork. These details offer designers powerful tools to enhance architectural character.
Brick Bonds
This blog highlights how nontraditional brick patterns like herringbone and stacked bonds add unique texture and visual interest while maintaining structural strength. These patterns offer creative design flexibility for various applications.
Ready to get started?
Use this calculator tool to estimate the amount of brick needed based on wall area, the wall area your quantity of brick will cover, and the price per square foot and price per thousand pieces based on your wall area and budget!
Use this brick calculator tool to estimate the following:
- The amount of brick needed based on wall area
- The wall area your quantity of brick will cover
- The price per square foot and price per thousand pieces based on your wall area and budget
More + Inspiration
Design Vault
Design Vault is a podcast produced by Glen-Gery that tells the inspiring stories of architectural pieces around North America. Each episode delivers compelling stories that will help stretch your imagination with brick and fuel your next design.
Materiality
Materiality: Brick in contemporary university architecture, explores the use of brick in college and university architecture. This publication is a collection of projects form some of the most highly respected architects in the U.S.
SKE+CHED
A video series by Glen-Gery that highlights architectural firms from across the country and their inspiring brick projects that feature Glen-Gery brick products. These productions interview amazing architects and their design process.
Design Vault
Design Vault is a podcast produced by Glen-Gery that tells the inspiring stories of architectural pieces around North America. Each episode delivers compelling stories that will help stretch your imagination with brick and fuel your next design.
Materiality
Materiality: Brick in contemporary university architecture, explores the use of brick in college and university architecture. This publication is a collection of projects form some of the most highly respected architects in the U.S.
SKE+CHED
A video series by Glen-Gery that highlights architectural firms from across the country and their inspiring brick projects that feature Glen-Gery brick products. These productions interview amazing architects and their design process.
Brick + Inspiration
Looking for architectural inspiration? Explore modern brick architecture, facade design ideas, and creative masonry applications that add character and lasting appeal.
Brick Architecture + Design
Discover architectural inspiration with modern brick designs, innovative façade concepts, and creative masonry applications that bring lasting beauty, character, and performance to every project.
Brick Design Ideas
Discover fresh ideas for designing with brick—from textures and bond patterns to colors and façade systems that elevate every project.
Explore Brick Design
Whether you're designing a home, workplace, or public space, find brick inspiration that combines timeless appeal with modern design possibilities.