Christian A. Petersen is ‘Probably the Best Brickmaker in the World,’ says the Financial Times
Christian A. Petersen, a self-proclaimed “Armani of brickmaking” and seventh-generation owner of Petersen Tegl, was rightfully described...
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- Oct 10, 2021
Krause Emperor bricks add a positive sense of calmness and serenity in Richmond
There’s something uniquely different, and surprising, about Richmond House. From the street front, it has all the hallmarks of a heritage...
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- Oct 3, 2021
Handmade Petersen Kolumba™ bricks are a soft, tactile presence at the Jennings House
Jennings House is a bold architectural statement on a quiet, inner-city Melbourne street. Taking inspiration from contemporary Europe,...
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- Sep 26, 2021
Krause Emperor bricks’ warm, earthy tones are a natural fit at Edition Toorak
Edition is more than an elegant offering in the heart of Toorak. It’s a one-of-a-kind building in its location, containing three...
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- Sep 19, 2021
Petersen Kolumba™ bricks set the benchmark for quality at New Street Townhouses
To be a cut above, every successful development needs a point of difference. For New Street Townhouses in Hawthorn, it’s quality. In...
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- Sep 12, 2021
Krause Emperor bricks add a monolithic sense of calm to House Around a Pond
House Around a Pond is true to its namesake: An immaculately designed three-bedroom home, by the renowned team at Carr, that creates key...
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- Aug 29, 2021
Krause Cream bricks joyfully celebrate the art deco curves at Waterfall House
Waterfall House in Glen Iris fits its name like a glove. It’s a beautiful reference to the rolling shapes of the curves in the brickwork...
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- Aug 22, 2021
Ash Grey brick tiles add warmth and tactility to the Capital Brewing Company Tap Room
The Capital Brewing Company Tap Room at Canberra Airport is more than just a bar. It’s a pivotal meeting place that connects people. A...
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- Aug 16, 2021
Krause Emperor bricks add a layer of history to Trinity College’s award-winning contemporary design
The rebuild of Trinity College, on the University of Melbourne Parkville campus, was to be a striking legacy project with a high quality...
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- Aug 1, 2021
Petersen Kolumba™ bricks, charred timber and family are the heart of this Whitford home
Birch Park is all about family, cosy spaces and texture. Both inside and out. Nestled in Whitford, a rural beach suburb south-east of...
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- Jul 25, 2021
Ash Grey brick tiles create a warm, highly liveable space in Sandringham
Sandringham House is beautiful and functional, with a warm, liveable feel. Because well-lived-in, this home certainly is. Designed and...
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- Jul 18, 2021
A unique Krause brick blend provides a contemporary addition to Collingwood Yards
Collingwood Yards is built on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. Occupying half a block of inner-city Collingwood,...
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- Jul 12, 2021
Divided House celebrates the imperfect, handmade nature of Krause Emperor bricks
Divided House in Richmond is as clever as it is practical. Just as its name suggests, its two double-storey brick forms are divided, yet...
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- Jul 4, 2021
Petersen D91 bricks imbue contemporary Caulfield South townhouses with quality and character
When Rob Malter set about developing and building the Caulfield South townhouses, his focus was on quality in building and design,...
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- Jun 20, 2021
Soft Grey Granite tiles are a striking presence in this contemporary Albert Park home
Albert Park House is the ultimate in contemporary, luxury living. This four bedroom residential home creates a striking presence on the...
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- May 23, 2021
Petersen D91 bricks shine front and centre at this multi-generational Hawthorn home
During a trip to Siena, admiring the beautiful Tuscan tower houses, the penny dropped for renowned architect Gonzalo Ascui and his wife....
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- May 9, 2021
Krause Emperor Bricks deliver a perfect balance of familiarity and warmth at Wesley College
The Drennen Centre is Wesley College’s multi-storey student centre in Glen Waverley, which opened in 2019. A much-anticipated centralised...
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- Apr 25, 2021
Petersen Kolumba™ K71 bricks add to a delightful juxtaposition of materials in Bellevue Hill
Petersen Kolumba (K71) bricks add a beautiful texture to this stunning Bellevue Hill home.
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- Feb 28, 2021
Petersen bricks shine in 6 nominations for the 2022 Mies van der Rohe Award
The European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture–the Mies van der Rohe Award–is coveted by the global architectural community. And...
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- Feb 14, 2021
Midnight Blue brick tiles celebrate the material remnants of Warehouse Greenhouse
It was a drafty 1960’s industrial warehouse never intended for residential living. Owned by a quiet, tenacious family of guerilla...
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