Brickworks North America Enhances Presence Along East Coast with New Masonry Supply Center in Manassas

30,000-square-foot masonry supply center in Manassas, Virginia designed to meet all the project needs of builders, architects and homeowners under one roof

Manassas, VA. (April 12, 2023) — Brickworks North America, parent company of Glen-Gery Corporation, announced the opening of its new masonry supply center in Manassas, Virginia. The Manassas Supply Center is a carefully designed modern space, providing trade professionals and homeowners all the materials and tools needed for successful projects, while also fostering collaboration and education among architects and designers through engaging events.

Glen-Gery has a long history of manufacturing and distributing brick products in Virginia, having manufactured brick in Manassas since the 1950s. The company also kept the Glen-Gery Masonry Supply Center open on Godwin Drive until the new, rebranded store debuted this year. The newest Manassas Supply Center enhances the brand’s existing presence along the East Coast, following the previous launches of the Brickworks Design Studios in Philadelphia (2020), Baltimore (2021), and the global flagship location in New York City (2022).

“In August 2022, we rebranded all our Supply Center locations under the Brickworks name to unify and strengthen our direct distribution business,” said J.P. Blanchard, president, Brickworks North America. “Whether you’re an experienced builder, architect or a homeowner, our new Brickworks Supply Center in Manassas inspires curiosity and collaboration, while offering quality products and unmatched services to help take a project from start to finish in the most efficient and stylish way possible.”

Located at 7413 Cushing Road, Suite 100, the Manassas Supply Center’s 30,000-square-foot space is 5,000 square feet larger than the Des Moines Supply Center, the most recent Brickworks Supply Center which debuted in Spring 2021.

The new Manassas location includes:

• A consultation area where a team of experienced staff can offer professional advice on installation and design, review plans and guide customers through the product selection process for projects of any size 
• A stunning 8,000-square-foot showroom displaying an impressive portfolio of products, including Mirage, a high-end paver and hardscape product from Italy, which is exclusive at the Manassas Supply Center location
• A 22,000-square-foot warehouse hosting a large inventory of masonry materials, helping to ensure product is in stock and available to customers
• A trade area where builders, contractors, landscapers and homeowners can purchase necessary tools and supplies, from brick, stone, mortar and hardscapes to masonry accessories
• A modern event space for industry events hosted by Glen-Gery

Brickworks North America currently operates 24 company-owned masonry supply centers, known as Brickworks Supply Centers, in the U.S. To learn more about the Brickworks Supply Centers and the products available, visit www.brickworkssupply.com.

Glen-Gery Launches Folio 2 Featuring the Most Inspiring New Brick Buildings in North America and Australia

High-end publication explores the architectural process while celebrating the beauty of brick in both traditional and innovative designs

Wyomissing, PA. (March 9, 2023) — Glen-Gery Corporation, a part of Brickworks North America, has announced the launch of Folio 2, a high-end publication featuring the most inspiring new brick buildings in North America and Australia. Following the popular first volume of Folio, Folio 2 is a source of inspiration and an invaluable reference tool for architects and designers alike.

“Brick has long been a trusted material, used worldwide by architects who appreciate strength, versatility and sustainability in design. Due to its proven value to both traditional works and contemporary designs, we’ve seen brick increasingly become the building material of choice for many architects and designers,” said Tim Leese, director of marketing at Glen-Gery. “Folio 2 is a thoughtfully curated collection of projects that show how architectural ideas - no matter how big or small - can be made real through the material. The publication not only celebrates the beauty of brick but also explores the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind the architectural process.”

Folio 2 features highly visual photos and drawings detailing innovative designs and interviews with the architects and designers behind the designs. Projects, including single-family homes, university buildings and offices, show the endless design possibilities of brick. Each project uses brick manufactured by Glen-Gery or its sister company, Austral Bricks, in a variety of shapes, colors and textures, from conventional brick to custom-designed brick for unique implementations.

“The publication is a beautiful culmination of brick projects. Despite being in a digital era, we wanted to offer a fulfilling reading experience where architects and designers could physically flip through the pages, take their own notes, and truly connect to the exceptional projects within the publication,” said Leese.

Glen-Gery celebrated the launch of Folio 2 at Brick Design: Incorporating Unique Detailing in Architecture, an exclusive panel discussion featuring moderator Doug Patt and panelists Morris Adjmi of Morris Adjmi Architects; Steve Knight of David M. Schwarz Architects; Mateusz Nowacki of Everyday Studio; and Isaac-Daniel Astrachan of Stephen B. Jacobs Group Architects, on March 9, 2023 at the Brickworks New York Design Studio. The panelists, whose firms were featured in Folio 2, explored how unique designs are achieved through the utilization of brick.

To receive a complimentary copy of Folio 2 or to submit a project for a future edition, visit https://www.glengery.com/folio.

Glen-Gery Partners with HARMONIA NY to Launch 2023 Brick Styles Catalog during New York Fashion Week

Fashion Built NYFW, an exclusive product showcase, brought together fashion and architecture on 5th Avenue

New York, NY. (February 16, 2023) — Glen-Gery Corporation, a premier brick and stone manufacturer, partnered with HARMONIA NY, a New York-based fashion brand, to launch its 2023 Brick Styles Catalog, a collection of the trending brick styles and new products for the year. Fashion Built NYFW, an exclusive product showcase, which took place on February 15, 2023 during New York Fashion Week, united fashion and architecture at the Brickworks New York Design Studio on New York City's iconic 5th Avenue.

"We're thrilled to launch our 2023 Brick Styles Catalog during New York Fashion Week, a celebration of the upcoming trends, styles and looks that will evolve from the runways to everyday fashion and now architecture and homes around the world," said Tim Leese, marketing director at Glen-Gery. "The Brick Styles Catalog features a vast collection of stylish, high-end products that are meant to stretch the imagination and unleash design potential. It was only fitting to partner with HARMONIA NY, a fashion brand that is known to inspire and ignite the creative power of self-expression."

During the exhibition, HARMONIA NY showcased 14 high fashion looks inspired by the 2023 Brick Styles Catalog and Glen-Gery's diverse portfolio of designer bricks, which are available in a wide array of colors, sizes and textures, including:

• Pitt Cafe Series - Glen-Gery's inaugural Brick Color of the Year which features a collection of soft, neutral-toned bricks inspired by 2023's nature-inspired color and design trends that embody warmth, coziness and texture.
• Altitude - The newest addition to Glen-Gery's Aviator Series which consists of several distinct monochromatic tone bricks with sharp contrasts that resemble those of early aircraft and aviation equipment.
• Blue Smooth Ironspot - A part of the Sioux City Blues Series, a range of dark blue-black, through-body bricks that makes any modern design a standout project. Varying weather and lighting brings out the inherent luster and sheen in each individual brick.
• True Gray Series - These cool, neutral, gray-toned, through-body color bricks were flawlessly created for those who seek a simple yet edgy aesthetic.
• Emporium+ Series - Natural light will bring out the luster of these lightly coated facebricks, available in wirecut and smooth finishes, and premium colors that add unrivaled quality and sophistication.
• Metallix Series - With its depth of color, the Metallix range reflects light on finished brickwork, creating a satin metallic sheen that glimmers and sparks immediate interest.
• Venetian Glass Brick - A range of brilliant, transparent, colored designer glass bricks inspired by the work of Venetian artisans.

The 2023 Brick Styles Catalog features more than 450 brick products, including 29 new products. To view or order Glen-Gery's 2023 Brick Styles Catalog, visit https://www.glengery.com/2023-style-catalog.

Glen-Gery Debuts Inaugural Brick Color of the Year with Pitt Café Series

Series features four new colors, tapping inspiration from 2023’s nature-inspired color and design trends

Wyomissing, Pa. (December 20, 2022) — Glen-Gery, one of North America’s oldest brick manufacturers and a Brickworks North American company, announced the debut of its inaugural Brick Color of the Year for 2023 with its Pitt Cafe Series, drawing inspiration from 2023’s nature-inspired color and design trends that embody warmth, coziness and texture.

“The New Year will be characterized with warm, earth tones; impactful yet authentic textures and finishes; and blushing pops of color,” said Denise Smith, marketing manager for Glen-Gery. “As a premier brand, Glen-Gery is constantly monitoring and evaluating current and forthcoming trends, which is why we’re thrilled to debut our first-ever Brick Color of the Year that applies the trends we’re seeing from fashion and home decor to a new building medium.”

Available now for purchase, the Pitt Cafe Series features four colors that are new to Glen-Gery, ranging from creamy whites to earth tones and brown-gray hues. They include:

• Earl Gray
• Americano
• Irish Creme
• Cafe Breve

“Homeowners can bring the aroma of their favorite cafe. into their own homes, invoking a feeling of hygge, warmth and coziness,” said Smith. “The series offers a menu of soft, neutral-toned bricks brewed to resemble the world’s favorite, comforting beverages.”

Used for both interior and exterior applications, brick is a popular building product due to its unique ability to balance form and function. As a building medium, homeowners benefit from its versatility, timelessness and character as well as its durability, sustainability and low-maintenance qualities.

The forthcoming Pitt Cafe Series will join the more than 600 brick and stone products offered by Glen-Gery in order to give architects, builders and homeowners endless design possibilities while remaining style-forward. To view the complete collection, visit https://www.glengery.com/2023-coty.

Glen-Gery Brings Internationally Inspired Innovation with New Products & Colors to AIA Conference on Architecture 2022

CHICAGO (June 22, 2022) -- Glen-Gery, a brand of Brickworks and premiere brick manufacturer in North America, will showcase its newest brick and stone colors, international collections, and popular wall system products at A'22, the AIA Conference on Architecture 2022, in Chicago, Illinois on June 22-25, 2022.

"We're incredibly excited to return to an in-person exhibition where we can provide a personalized experience for each visitor to our booth," said Tim Leese, director of marketing for Glen-Gery. "Our new products are nothing short of inspiring. Add to that the ability to experience a taste of the sophistication, luxury and style that is reflective of our brick and stone products as well as the exclusive experience offered through our Design Studios. We look forward to collaborating on upcoming projects and finding new and unique ways to bring a design's story to life."

New for 2022, Glen-Gery's G21 product collection features an assortment of new products from range extensions and new brick series, to unique international products sourced from around the globe, including:

• Metallix Series: A brick face that glimmers, sparks immediate interest and which possesses great subtlety. Currently available in Platinum, Titanium and Cuprum colors. With its depth of color, the Metallix range reflects light on finished brickwork, creating a satin metallic sheen that will lend depth and sophistication to every project.
• Aviator Series: Consists of several distinct monochromatic tone bricks with sharp contrasts that resemble those of early aircraft and aviation equipment. The colors are unique and versatile, creating an architectural feel that will surely stand out on the block, available in Charter White, Pilot Gray and Jet Black colors.
• Kite Breeze (International): With its combination of geometric design and livable functionality, every aspect of the breeze block Kite Breeze has been carefully considered. Available in three iconic colors: Dune, Terracotta and White Glaze.

A'22 EXHIBIT PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS (South Building - Level 3 - Booth 2339)

Venetian Glass Brick

From interior feature walls to exterior facades, Venetian glass bricks are shaped by Italian artisans and offer a natural centerpiece in any architectural landscape. The collection features four finishes - natural, frosted, polished or satin.

Roman Maximus

Featuring a length longer than any brick made in North America, the Roman Maximus evokes feelings of sophistication, exclusivity and prestige inspired by the grandiose buildings of the Romans. The collection features earthy tones coupled with European style.

Molded Brick and Custom Shapes

Design is in the details as Glen-Gery's molded brick offers irregularly softened edges to build character and a sense of timelessness. Depending on the need of the project, customizable shapes are available to provide further specialization via the exterior corner, watertable, coping, bullnose, radial and custom shape options. The collection reflects Glen-Gery's commitment to new technology that increases customizable design while honoring artisanal brickmaking methods of the past.

Handmade Brick

No two handmade bricks look the same, which is why the Handmade Collection remains one of the most premium and sought-after brick products available. Variation and character are the result of handcrafted artisanship and are fundamental to this collection.

Wall Systems

Designed with architects, designers and ultimately builders in mind, Glen-Gery's wall system products help to overcome limitations of space, time and budget while making installation easier and more efficient. Included within this collection is the popular Terraçade™ Façade System, a ceramic façade system designed and crafted to appeal to both creative and practical applications while complementing a range of architectural styles. The complete Terraçade collection is prefinished and colorfast, meaning it will look as vibrant in 100 years as it does upon installation.

GLEN-GERY DESIGN TOOLS AND PUBLICATIONS

To learn more about Glen-Gery and explore design inspirational content curated for the architectural and design community, visit the Glen-Gery Design Channel, which features project spotlights, the techniques and artistry of masonry, product discoveries, and recorded speaker events. Architects and designers are further invited to explore FOLIO, an exclusive Glen-Gery publication that celebrates the work of some of today's most inspiring architectural and design firms nationwide while exploring the architectural process and beauty of brick in an array of designs. The second edition of FOLIO is expected to release in Fall 2022.