This thin facing brick with subtle shading is produced using the Wasserstrich method. It also carries our Hand-Made label which guarantees a strong, natural nuance. This light grey unsanded variant from our linea series is ideal for accentuating clean linear designs in decorative brickwork.
Nieuw Zuid in Antwerp is a beautiful and contemporary form of urban development. The site of a former freight train station has been transformed, creating a more pleasant and liveable city.
The Villa Wiesental, a historic Gründerzeit villa built in 1878 by architect Daniel Oertli, stood as a testament to the craftsmanship and grandeur of its time. Commissioned by Konrad Menet Tanner, a wealthy textile merchant, the villa and its garden in St. Gallen, Switzerland, fell into disrepair after years of neglect. To ensure its preservation and reintegration into modern urban life, the owners proposed a thoughtful redevelopment plan. Central to this transformation was the construction of a seven-story modern structure adjacent to the villa, designed to complement its historical significance. At the heart of this architectural narrative was the selection and use of facing bricks, which not only served aesthetic purposes but also played a crucial role in the project's conceptual and material harmony.
For its new headquarters and experience centre in Apeldoorn, Royal Talens chose an expressive brick architecture. Linea 7035 facing bricks give the factory and offices a warm, distinctive and sustainable character.
On 7 June 2026, NAVIGO, the National Fisheries Museum in Oostduinkerke, won the inaugural Flemish Architecture Prize in the Meeting category. The award recognises more than a museum extension alone. With the addition of a new collections building and a museum wing housing the skeleton of Valentijn the sperm whale, the site has been transformed into a clear, cohesive museum landscape. “The NAVIGO Fisheries Museum approaches the idea of meeting and encounters in a rich and multifaceted way. The museum transcends its role as an exhibition space, developing into a broad social platform,” the public jury said.
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