2023 Brick in Architecture Awards Honor Standout Brick Designs

1) About Brick in Architecture Awards

The Brick in Architecture Awards recognize and celebrate innovative and sustainable ways of designing with clay brick. These impressive projects compete in nine categories for Best in Class, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. The Craftsmanship Award is the highest accolade that a project can receive. The Brick in Architecture Awards cover categories such as Craftsmanship, Thin Brick, International, Residential Single Family, Commercial, Residential Multi-Family, Education (Colleges & Universities), Paving and Landscaping, Education (K-12), and Historic Renovation.

2) 2023 Brick in Architecture Awards

The Best in Class winners for the 35th edition of the Brick in Architecture Awards competition include:

1. Commercial

– Ace Hotel Toronto

The Ace Hotel Toronto is a prime example of how well-thought-out architecture and design can positively impact its surroundings. In contrast to the recent trend of constructing thin and glassy buildings in the area, the Ace Hotel Toronto’s brick facade pays tribute to the durability and strength of older structures. The brick is arranged in panels with vertical coursing, giving it a contemporary feel while blending in with its surroundings. The Ace Hotel Toronto’s design engages a larger conversation with the city’s architectural history.

Architect: Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
Brick Manufacturer: Endicott Clay Products Company
Mason Contractor: Limen Group

2. Educational (Colleges & Universities)

– TCU Music Center

Architect: Bora Architecture & Interiors
Brick Manufacturer: Acme Brick Company
Mason Contractor: Wilks Masonry LLC

3. Educational – K-12

– John Webb Elementary School

Architect: BRW Architects
Brick Manufacturer: Cloud Ceramics
Brick Distributor: Blackson Brick Company
Mason Contractor: Accurate Masonry of Texas, Inc.

4. Historic Renovation

– Foundry 101

Architect: CambridgeSeven
Brick Manufacturer: The Stiles & Hart Brick Company
Mason Contractor: Fernandes Masonry, Inc.

5. International

– TIC Art Center

Architect: DOMANI Architectural Concepts
Brick Manufacturer: LOPO China

6. Paving & Landscaping

West End Square

Architect: Field Operations
Brick Manufacturer: Whitacre-Greer
Brick Distributor: Blackson Brick Company
Mason Contractor: Paver Pro

7. Residential Multifamily

– 1 Boeurm Place

Architect: SLCE
Brick Manufacturer: Taylor Clay Products
Mason Contractor: HDK Construction

8. Residential Single Family

– Canvas House

Architect: PARTISANS
Brick Manufacturer: Taylor Clay Products
Brick Distributor: Thames Valley Brick
Mason Contractor: Finbarr Sheehan

9. Thin Brick

– 345 North Morgan

This project received the Best In Class award in the Thin Brick category and won Bronze in the Commercial category at the 2023 Brick in Architecture Awards.