A newly renovated home in Sydney’s Woollahra uses a clever combination of handmade Petersen bricks to create something really special for its owners. In fact, this superb team effort by Sam Crawford Architects and SQ Projects, as builder, has delivered a stylish, yet practical new home that is sure to be enjoyed by their clients for many years to come. What was an 1860’s stone cottage, with a 1970’s extension, has been thoughtfully transformed in to a stunning four bedroom,

A tight and prominent corner block on a residential street in Sydney’s Balmain was a design challenge relished by the dynamic duo that is SQ Projects and Q Design. It enabled them to create a bold, yet visually stunning statement with the facade, and also allowed them indulge in a gorgeous and open, but completely private oasis within. For Joseph Quarello, Director, Q Design, and also the homeowner, material choice for the façade was fairly easy. “We always thought we would u

Perched on Swan Street, Richmond this iconic hotel has been a comfortable home to music, food and beer lovers alike, because there’s always been something for everyone at The Corner Hotel. And since undergoing a recent renovation, celebrating its 20th anniversary under current ownership, that’s still the case. Nothing has really changed at The Corner Hotel except for the stylish and thoughtful design, of course, and a multitude of new spaces to be enjoyed, thanks to Therefore

Jardan's flagship store in Melbourne was the perfect opportunity for IF Architecture's Iva Foschia to select a contemporary brick tile to adorn the floors of the stripped back and refurbished building in Church Street, Richmond. Housed in a two storey, light filled space, entering the new showroom is much like stepping in to a sophisticated, stylish and relaxed family home. The architect's brief was to highlight Australian craftsmanship, products and material, in keeping with

Hawksburn Residence is a beautifully appointed four-bedroom home in Melbourne’s Toorak, designed by Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors. It's a is a light-filled oasis, providing a tranquil and private home for its owners, leaving no stone unturned in its meticulous design and careful construction. While brimming with custom-made and hand crafted finishes inside, "Nature, art and natural materials define the facade," says Rob Mills, . In fact, the external material palette is

Love at first sight. That’s the only way to describe the reaction when builder, Bear Agushi, introduced Petersen’s D91 handmade bricks to his clients when they were preparing to build a new home in Melbourne’s Toorak. When it comes to Petersen bricks, one thing’s for sure: they truly stand out from the crowd. Bear had never heard of, or used, Petersen bricks before, but they caught his eye when he drove past a newly renovated house near his home. That’s just what they do. Tur

It's not only discerning local coffee drinkers and passers by who stop at Coffee Supreme in the fabulous new location in Wolloongabba, Brisbane. Anyone with an eye for clever design will be taking a quick peek, too. Adorning the countertop walls, as well as the floor, are Robertson's Building Products' pressed red brick facing tiles. Their versatility as both a wall and floor solution, and their clean, fresh look make them a popular choice among many of our customers. And the

Woolworths recently trialled a small store format for two of its stores in East Sydney and Newtown. Robertson's Building Products was proud to provide a custom blend of its red rustic thin brick facing tiles for feature walls across the freezer and fresh food sections, as well as a combination of white and black glazed brick facing tiles for its bakery and deli. While the custom red rustic thin brick facing tiles were adhered in a brick bond, the glazed thin brick facing tile

Block A, Noordstrook is no ordinary apartment building. It is a simply amazing, multi-textural design including the highly creative use of brick facing tiles. This apartment building in Amsterdam shows how form, function and clever design can combine to create spectacular results. And all it takes are brick facing tiles, precast concrete and imagination. Two storey high panels were positioned to create a colourful image of woven carpets hanging next to and above one another.

Robertson's Building Products was proud to be involved in the development of Atherton Gardens, a public housing development in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Designed by McCabe Architects and Bird de la Coeur Architects, Robertson's Building Products supplied and placed the brick facing tiles for the decorative brick facade. The main brick tiles feature charcoal, terracotta and speckled blonde in US utility size. The dramtic impact of this facade was achieved using a basket weave patter