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Glen-Gery Announces 2026 Brick Color of the Year, Casablanca
A versatile brick color that blends natural texture with enduring design potential across residential and commercial projects.
Wyomissing, Pa. (November 5, 2025) — Glen-Gery Corporation, a premier brick manufacturer that is part of Brickworks North America, proudly introduces Casablanca, the 2026 Brick Color of the Year, a hue that seamlessly elevates both residential and commercial design.
“Casablanca’s organic tones offer architects a design canvas that’s grounded and adaptable,” said Denise Smith, senior marketing manager for Glen-Gery. “With its earthy, understated variegation, Casablanca embodies the balance between natural refinement and architectural confidence—offering timeless sophistication that transcends trends.”
More than a material, Casablanca tells a story of resilience and refinement. Its organic, sun-bleached aesthetic evokes warmth and permanence, grounding spaces while allowing a full range of architectural styles to shine. Whether defining a contemporary facade or complementing a traditional structure, Casablanca provides the foundation for not just buildings, but legacies.
Part of the acclaimed Sioux River Series, Casablanca draws inspiration from the rocky formations and flowing waterways of the Midwest. Its natural textural depth and versatile tone make it adaptable to a wide array of mortar joints and finishes, ensuring design flexibility for architects, builders, and homeowners alike. Casablanca, and others within the Sioux River Series, are available in a modular (3-5/8” x 2-1/4” x 7-5/8”) and builders special size (3” x 2-13/16” x 8-5/8”).
With Casablanca, Glen-Gery continues its tradition of celebrating the artistry and innovation at the heart of modern masonry.
Since 2023, Glen-Gery’s annual Brick Color of the Year selection aims to help designers and homeowners achieve modern designs by incorporating anticipated color trends into their projects. Ideal for both interior and exterior applications, brick remains a popular building product due to its unique ability to balance form with function and modernity with classic appeal. Adaptable, sustainable and highly durable, brick’s versatile character and extensive benefits make it a top choice for a variety of architectural and design projects.
Available now for purchase, Casablanca is a part of Glen-Gery’s expansive portfolio of more than 400 brick products. For more information about Glen-Gery’s 2026 Brick Color of the Year, visit http://www.glengery.com/2026-coty.
