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Located along the Lachine Canal, the site occupies a prime position near prominent cultural and community landmarks. Drawing inspiration from the area’s industrial character, the project enhances the site’s architectural heritage through the creation of publicly accessible spaces. It also highlights the historical structuring of the neighborhood, particularly the axis of William Street, whose development dates back to the early days of Montréal’s faubourgs. Raphaël Thibodeau Historical context Forged by the development of the Lachine Canal in the 19th century, the project is rooted in a location shaped by a rich industrial past. Once a strategic corridor for maritime transport and industrial growth, the... More

Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Gymnasium Annex was designed and constructed as part of the Universal Physical Education Initiative which addresses the needs of schools lacking dedicated physical education facilities. Pavel Bendov The new gymnasium annex spans 16,300 square feet and features basketball and volleyball courts, bleachers, and a flexible folding partition, all designed to create a versatile space. Skylights and acoustic wood paneling enhance natural lighting and sound quality, providing an optimal environment for physical activities. Supporting facilities include locker rooms, an instructor’s office, storage areas, and a mechanical mezzanine. The primary materials used—red brick and grey concrete masonry... More

The owners of ‘The Alma’ approached Dalecki Design to breathe new life into their newly acquired 1940s duplex, nestled on a corner site in North Perth. Moving from their suburban family home to enjoy a new phase of their lives, the couple was drawn to the inner city suburb’s bustling scene of cafes, shops, bars and live music venues. Conceived as a dynamic adult’s retreat, ‘The Alma’ echoes this urban spirit, while embodying the clients’ shared love of art, architecture, and design. Dion Robeson Dion Robeson Dion Robeson Dion Robeson Dalecki Design accompanied the client to several properties before finding the house and highlighting its untapped potential. Given the clients&rsq... More

Evolving a prior JCB residential project, Laneway Terrace is the result of the client acquiring a neighbouring property to expand their large family home. Derek Swalwell The existing dwelling on site was a dilapidated, brick terrace with a significant heritage listing. The client was committed to reinvigorating its history while creating a mix of indoor/outdoor entertaining and room for guests. Derek Swalwell The carefully restored heritage building and single storey addition now extend back along the adjacent laneway. A large operable wall opens to the laneway, activating and celebrating the previously vacant public space. Derek Swalwell Derek Swalwell Removal of the boundary fence between the dwellings creates a lar... More

Inspired by its Hawthorn setting, Compose is a warm interpretation of aesthetic, patterns and materiality and crafts a new typology for townhouse living.The facade makes a considered addition to Glenferrie Rd, establishing a strong sense of place. Grounded by a robust, red-brick base, the facade materiality is designed to stand the test of time just like its heritage neighbours. Caption This is complemented by industrial charcoal steel accents, creating a careful balance between contemporary and classic materials.The sophisticated interiors are underpinned by convenience. Timeless finishes enhance the expansive light-filled living areas, where a connection to the outdoors is ever-present. Caption Flooded with natural light, the... More

RB House is a proposal for an extension of an existing house. For a young couple who, instead of buying a new home, would like to take advantage of the large family house, expanding the ground floor and making it totally independent from the remaining floors. ARCHITETTURA ed INTORNI Since the existing house has no particular character, the idea of ​​designing a basement that creates a strong contrast with the building above is immediately clear, thus becoming a new demarcation of what is the new mark of the house, with its rules and his new lifestyles. ARCHITETTURA ed INTORNI The predominant color will be red. The brick, laid with the joints also colored with red mortar, and the external floor in red microcement. ARCHITETTURA... More

The architecture of Sangdeh Villa is based on the architecture of two Iranian Iwans (vaulted spaces, walled with three walls), except that due to the mountainous location of the villa and the extroverted architecture of the vernacular houses, the Iwans are located next to each other. These Iwans are two frames so that residents can view nature’s picturesque images from different angles. To make a distinction between adjacent Iwans, and to orient spaces to the surrounding landscapes, the western Iwan has a 45-degree angle to the main Iwan. the space behind the main Iwan includes the Family room and the space behind the smaller Iwan, includes bedrooms as a memory of Birouni (Semi-public part) and Andarouni (Private part) in Iranian arc... More

This stunning building by Cushing Terrell features a unique, sweeping arc perhaps fitting for the wide open spaces of Montana. These designers selected a traditional red - Colonial Grain from General Shale's Architectural Classics line (manufactured in Denver) and an accent in Wheatfield that maintains the two-tone exterior color scheme of the Stockman Bank brand. More

This impressive residence hall at Christopher Newport University, designed by Glavé & Holmes Architecture features two classic General Shale red tone bricks: Buckingham and Fort McHenry from our Virginia plant. Designers chose to accent this stately design with Arriscraft Renaissance masonry units, in Wheat, in rocked and sandblasted finishes. More

This new two story, 150,000 square foot academic building features General Shale Buckingham Tudor and Marley Tudor brick. This stately design delivers a timeless, yet sophisticated red school house aesthetic. More

This incredibly charming design is brought to life with General Shale's nostalgic, multi-colored Autumn Leaf brick with a grain texture and tumbled edges. A second accent brick - Cambridge, in smooth finish and tumbled edges is used for arches, window headers and other features to complete this intricate design. More

Designed by Hill Foley Rossi & Associates, LLC, the new First Intercontinental Bank opened in 2017 and features General Shale Baystone brick in Velour finish.  This bank also features Arriscraft Renaissance ARRIS-tile and Stack as accents (thin stone products). More