Melissa Price shines a light on the anatomy of the humble brick and a variety of bricklaying techniques in her book Brick ...

In his first article on brick bonds, Mike Hammett discusses the characteristics of basic configurations When the vertical joints between bricks in the face of the brickwork do not align in adjacent ...

Melissa Price’s new book Brick Bonds celebrates this enduring construction material via the physicality of a carefully designed and printed tome. Dedicated to exploring the various ‘bond patterns’ ...

Pale bricks are arranged in a herringbone pattern on the outer walls of this compact house in north-east London that architect Zoe Chan designed and built for herself (+ slideshow). The Atelier ...

In his second article on brick bonds, Mike Hammett focuses on their decorative potential The simple, regular form of a brick is very versatile and allows a great number of bond patterns to be used. A ...