Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
  • GWP Total: 204.19 kg CO₂e/m²
  • GWP A1-A3: 186.00 kg CO₂e/m²

The Sonderbrand Type K185 is a bespoke clinker brick produced by Hagemeister as a custom special firing in a light, sand-coloured tone. Durable and low-maintenance, clinker bricks offer a long service life that reduces the need for replacement and repair. Their robust firing process ensures high weather resistance, making them suitable for both facades and roofs.

Hagemeister bricks are covered by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verified by the Institut Bauen und Umwelt (IBU), providing transparency on lifecycle impacts. By combining longevity, low maintenance, and adaptability, the material supports sustainable construction practices and aligns with circular building principles.

Brühl City Hall and Library

In the western German town of Brühl, JSWD has completed an extension to the listed town hall alongside a redesign of the adjacent Janshof square. The new volume, which integrates the municipal library, replaces a 1960s annex that was no longer fit for purpose, transforming the ensemble with a contemporary addition. A particular challenge lay in connecting the new building to the historic t...

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