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Handmade Petersen Kolumbaâ„¢ bricks create a sophisticated inner-city sanctuary
South Yarra Townhouses are a timeless and elegant presence in the heart of one of Melbourne's oldest suburbs. Celebrating the heritage...
Nov 7, 2022
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Qwalala’s 3000 Poesia hand-cast glass bricks recreate the ebbs and flows of California’s Gualala River
In 2017, a curving wall of coloured glass appeared on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Qwalala, a Native American Pomo word...
Oct 24, 2022
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Poesia hand-cast glass bricks reimagine the future of glass construction at Crystal Houses
Six years young and still going strong. Crystal Houses is the flagship store to Hermes, formerly Chanel, combining Dutch heritage with...
Oct 10, 2022
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Handcrafted Krause Emperor bricks create a warm welcome at Wheelers Hill
Set back from the street, Wheelers Hill House beautifully characterises a modern farmhouse in a suburban setting. Its clean, simple lines...
Sep 26, 2022
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Blanco bricks inject a robust, modern aesthetic to the heritage surrounds of Fitzroy House
It’s not often that architects are afforded the luxury of starting from scratch on a heritage project. Except when the building you...
Aug 29, 2022
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Petersen D91 bricks are the centrepiece of this contemporary Prahran home
Selecting the material palette for a timeless, contemporary home can be a challenging task. Not so for Michael Gargano, Managing...
Aug 1, 2022
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Petersen Cover Creates a Cliff in The City
This beautiful extension to George Street House in East Melbourne offers a little piece of nature in the middle of the city, resembling...
Jul 4, 2022
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Custom Petersen Kolumbaâ„¢ bricks connect innovation with tradition in a modern twist
Danish architects 3XN have successfully integrated a fully restored 19th-century property and a newly constructed office block in...
Jun 20, 2022
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Krause Emperor bricks add warmth and elegance to Mont Albert Townhouses
Mont Albert Townhouses offer a superb combination of quality, style and functionality. These spacious four bedroom, three bathroom...
Jun 6, 2022
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Petersen D91 bricks add a unique contemporary aesthetic and sensory delight to Toorak Gardens House
Located on a large block in an Historic Conservation Zone, Toorak Gardens House is uncompromisingly modern. Its striking front elevation...
May 23, 2022
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Ash Grey brick tiles fill Sandringham House with ample texture and warmth
Thoughtful touches to this newly renovated home in Sandringham has created a modern space with a timeless interior palette and an...
Apr 22, 2022
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Petersen Kolumbaâ„¢ K91 bricks add to the calm, timeless palette at Lavender Bay
Front row to Sydney Harbour, the Lavender Bay House is a feast of delights. Not surprisingly, framing the views and engaging with the...
Apr 4, 2022
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Which Petersen brick features as a finalist in the 2022 Mies van der Rohe Award?
From a starting line of 532 works, culled to just 40 on a shortlist, now there are seven. The European Commission and the Mies van der...
Mar 7, 2022
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Brighton House celebrates the beauty and linear form of Petersen Kolumbaâ„¢ bricks
Brighton House is a home of contrasts. There is a distinct line between old and new, crisp and textured, dark and light, natural and...
Feb 21, 2022
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A unique Petersen brick combination creates a spectacular work of art at 50 Shades of Grey
50 Shades of Grey is a journey of surprises. Every step of the way. Sitting on a small site alongside a suburb of high-end homes, and...
Dec 13, 2021
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Church on Napier's glistening black glazed brick tiles add joy and interest to Fitzroy
Set in one of Melbourne’s renowned heritage locations, a 144 year-old Church and parish hall in Fitzroy have been stylishly transformed...
Dec 6, 2021
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The multiple (Fritz Höger Award-winning) faces of Petersen bricks
It was no great surprise, but a great delight, for our team to learn earlier this year that Petersen bricks featured in four of the...
Nov 22, 2021
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Custom Krause bricks are a perfect contemporary addition to the Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub
The Ivanhoe Library and Cultural hub is a community facility with a difference. As Banyule City Council intended, it brings different...
Nov 15, 2021
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Petersen bricks take centre stage in New York’s custom brickwork comeback
Is it glass tower fatigue, the hard pull of nostalgia or a brick’s warmth and texture? That’s what Joanne Kaufman wondered in her article...
Nov 6, 2021
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Flame Grey Bluestone tiles inject warmth and honesty to 60 City Road
It’s a contemporary and inviting space for tenants to meet and linger, providing an extension of their workplace. With its modern, raw...
Oct 30, 2021
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