Long-sized bricks
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about long-sized bricks
Project • By VANDE MOORTEL • Offices
brick-clad office building with long-sized brick infinitum 3003
When the project manager and the architect are one and the same person, the outcome is always awaited with keen anticipation. It invariably leads to unique realisations that exhibit great attention to detail. Joeri Dautzenberg wanted to create a modern workspace for his agency X-act Architecten adjacent to his own existing house. As an architect, however, he didn't want to compromise his predecessor's design. The 1950s home and its appearance therefore had to be kept fully intact.
The house was built on top of an elevated cellar that protrudes 1 metre above ground level. While the walls of the house have been painted white, the base has been built with reddish brown bricks. To maintain the building's vintage look, it was decided that t... More
Project • By VANDE MOORTEL • Housing
LINEA 8012 AND SEPTIMA CLARET IN UNIQUE AND SURPRISING APPLICATIONS
As the owner of this building is the co-manager of a construction company, this project needed to reference this in every way. The resulting building stands out in more ways than one. Within its environment the building catches - very subtly - the eye architecturally, technically and conceptually.
The parcel is on a street with mostly brown and red facing bricks with at the back a panoramic view of the agricultural land and nature behind it. The goal was to build a strikingly modern villa with lots of natural light, without disturbing the harmony of the environment.
The choice of materials was an important first step to realize this goal. The purple linea 8012 met all the requirements. By using facing bricks in this colour, there... More
Product • By VANDE MOORTEL • LINEA dimensionally precise clay brick facade cladding
LINEA dimensionally precise clay brick facade cladding
LINEA brick facing embodies the rich heritage and expertise of Vande Moortel, drawing on decades of experience in clay brick production. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, LINEA bricks feature clean lines, crisp edges, and a range of subtle textures that add depth and character to any architectural design.
Available in a variety of colors and sizes, LINEA brick facing allows for many creative possibilities, enabling designers to achieve their desired aesthetic vision with precision. Whether used to clad entire buildings, accentuate architectural elements, or create statement walls indoors, LINEA can deliver beauty and durability.
The LINEA brick facing product by Vande Moortel offers a comprehensive array of technical, dimension... More