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Natural Brick Company
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24.01.2022 Arctic Lutyens Range The Arctic Lutyens range was an experiment that revolutionised the way we create colours. We were challenged to craft colours that bring a sense of coolness and elegance. After a fair bit of playing around with some cool new oxides and cements, we were able to formulate a fresh run of base materials that formulate masonry with a cool undertone. This colour range works to allow sustainable masonry to both feature and/or compliment modern approaches to... architecture. Sustainability is about pushing the boundaries of creativity to generate a new world of possibilities. (Big shout out to @recycledtimbers for giving us the perfect backdrop for our photos!) #sustainability #sustainablebuilding #recycled #arctic #lutyens #sustainablemasonry #recycledbricks #archdaily #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #sustainablehome #handmade #handcrafted #innovativeproducts
24.01.2022 Recycled, Rammed & Reimagined Our opportunities can only ever be limited by our imagination. We’ve spent the past few months looking for ways to create unique products that reflect the artistic potential of waste streams. This rammed earth and recycled wood chip panel is the combination of skilful craftsmanship and creative expression. Completely unique and completely reimagined. ... Waste doesn’t have to be trash. In the right hands, and right minds, waste has the potential to be beautiful. #craftsmanship #recycledart #recycledart #ecofriendly #creative #trik #rammedearth #panels #transformation #masonry #architecture #interiordesign #custominterior #custombuilding #handmade
22.01.2022 Flipping Bricks Our first run of 230 Lutyens for our Newcastle Project has opened up some fresh potential. The versatility of the Lutyens range evokes historical stonemasonry while exploring a modern approach to sustainable craftsmanship. Hit and miss brick screens naturally allow for ventilation and shading while enhancing texture and light, making them a sustainable solution for managing privacy and energy consumption. ... If you’ve been wrestling with a design idea for a hit and miss style brick screen, why not get in touch and see if we can craft something together. Lutyens are about reimagining masonry. Bricks: Lutyens 230 Colour: Obsidian #breezeblocks #breezeblockhead #hitandmiss #brickscreen #handmade #sustainable #craftsmanship #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #sustainableinteriors #archdaily #artsy #architexture #interiordesign #handcrafted #artisan #artisanbricks #lutyens #bricks #masonry #sustainablemasonry See more
21.01.2022 Lines and Lutyens - Project Spotlight A rich contrast in tonal character is highlighted on our Mittagong project. The natural variation of tone and texture echo the innate character of the charred spotted gum cladding. Architect: @tziallas_architects ... Bricks: Lutyens (Limestone) Mortar joint: Flush #charred #charredtimber #spottedg #sustainability #ecofriendly #ecoliving #sustainablehome #greenliving #architecture #architecturelovers #architecturedesign #sustainablearchitecture #cladding #sustainabledesign #handcrafted #handmade #recycled #recycledbricks #masonry #bricks #archilovers #homestyle #interiorstyle #sustainablebuildingmaterials #instahome #innovation #thinkbrick #interiorstylist #australiancreatives #artisan
21.01.2022 Recycled & Rammed Screen - Innovative Masonry We see spaces as opportunities for sustainable innovation. This piece experiments with materials and artisan methodologies to formulate a recycled rammed earth screen. The layering is inspired by traditional rammed earth while the colouring is informed by our masonry colouring practice. The uniform cores are juxtaposed by the natural layering of the material.... The challenge of combing the recycled materiality and rammed methodology was balancing content and compaction. The recycled wood chip worked inversely to the process, meaning that timing and water content were critical for the application. Project: Alexander House Design: @alexander_andco Piece: Rammed Recycled Earth Screen #breezewall #rammedearthdesign #rammed #lightscreen #innovativemasonry #rammedearth #recycled #recycledbuildingmaterials #brickscreen #sustainablemasonry #recycledmaterials #innovative #masonry #sustainabledesign #sustainablebuilding #sustainablearchitecture #wastetransformation #handcrafted #australianmade #architecturalbuildingproducts #recycledmaterials
20.01.2022 Creating colours One of our greatest challenges, when working with recycled products, is establishing how varying materials influence colour variation. Oxide gives us the ability to transform colouring without impacting texture. This means that we can incorporated hundreds of different oxide colours and not impact the texture or performance of our Wood Stone bricks and blocks. ... Get in contact with us if you want us to try a unique colour for your next project! Link in bio. #sustainable #recycledmaterials #innovation #sustainablemasonry #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #esd #masonry #bricks #colour #handcrafted #recycledbricks #oxide @ Sydney, Australia
20.01.2022 Crafting Colour Our craftsmanship is driven by our love for beautiful masonry handcrafted from recycled materials. We love experiencing colour transformation as we get the opportunity to trial different waste streams. We’ve been run off our feet posting samples all over Australia so we thought we’d replenish the stock while try a fresh range of earthy grey Lutyens. ... Reach out if you wanna get your hands on some of our newest colour range! #crafting #handcrafted #sustainable #recycled #interiordesign #exteriordesign #architecture #bricks #sustainablemasonry #sustainabledesign #sustainablebuilding #ecofriendly #facade #facadedesign #featurebrick #australianarchitecture #australianproducts #masonry #innovation #craftsmanship #artisanproducts #featurewall
18.01.2022 Bricks & Mortar - The Artisan Finish There is nothing more satisfying than placing our masonry in the hands of artisans. This is where we see our craft translated into murals that speak to spaces. We are so grateful for every bricklayer and stonemason that weaves our Lutyens into the fabric of buildings throughout Australia. ... A big shout out to our mate at @rocksolidconstructions - Steve Phillips. A true artisan and brilliant teacher. We’ve had the opportunity to grow and learn from his craft on a number of projects. Steve constantly encourages and challenges our craft offering us the wisdom needed to bring sustainable masonry to the world. Stonemason: Steve @rocksolidconstructions Bricks: Lutyens (Charcoal Blend 1 - 10) Bond: Random Mortar joint: Flush #artisan #stonemason #luxurybuilder #ecofriendly #sustainablemasonry #masonry #recycledmasonry #bricklayers #brickie #lutyens #black #sustainabledesign #ecofriendly #theartisanfinish #bricksandmortar #innovation #buildingproducts #sustainablebuildingproducts #blackbricks #bricksbricksbricks #brickart #ecodesign #australianarchitecture
18.01.2022 Diversity wins We believe that colour enhances the world we live in. #diversitymatters #architecture #colour #archdaily #sustainabledesign #sustainableliving
18.01.2022 Bricks that bond different We enable sustainability to be woven into the framework of all design and construction. Our modules, materials and methods work to craft beautiful masonry products that inspire spaces. The Lutyens corner piece and fractions allow for light, texture and form to be manipulated to create unique spaces. It’s hit and miss breeze walls reimagined. It’s 2D walling with an added dimension. It’s masonry made up of waste, packed with character.... #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #sustainablebuilding #recycled #innovativedesign #breezeblocks #archdaily #masonry #bricks #handmade #handcrafted #sustainability
17.01.2022 Brick Bond types and sustainability When thinking about bond types, typically the 2 main determinants are aesthetic and labour cost. While these are both incredibly important, often overlooked is the ecological cost of the wastage caused by large numbers of off cuts. Next time you walk through a building site, check out the large amounts of masonry wastage filling the skip bins. What typically contributes to this immense wastage is the large quantity of breakages in transpo...rt and the number of onsite ‘cuts’ needed to satisfy bond types and wall lengths. When selecting bricks and bond types, module formats and fractions can help reduce the impact of masonry wastage onsite. Random bonding will allow for offcuts to be used in the wall while fraction bricks can be order to significantly reduce the number of cuts needed for most other bonds. The Lutyens range provides multiple fraction pieces to cater for near limitless bond types without the wastage of traditional masonry. 110mm = 1/5 190mm = 1/3 230mm = 2/5 290mm = 1/2 390mm = 2/3 600mm = full length 400mm Corners Working with @tziallas_architects we were able to develop a series of fractions and corners that worked to compliment bond types for their upcoming Mittagong project. The fractions and corner pieces work to create seamless masonry sections that work to contrast with the charred cladding sections. The ductility of the Lutyens range, paired with the fractions has allowed us to minimise the amount of wastage on site as well as on the invoice. Sustainable principles have the ability to save the cost on the environment as well as the cost on the client. #sustainable #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #bricks #blocks #masonry #interiordesign #recycledbricks #recycled #sustainability #sustainablebuilding #handcrafted #handmade #sustainableinnovation #altmaterial #alternativebuilding
16.01.2022 Crafting Arctic Lutyens As we transform waste, waste transforms us. #sustainablemasonry #recycledmaterials #innovative #bricksbricksbricks #bricksdesign #masonry #sustainabledesign #sustainablebuilding #sustainablearchitecture #wastetransformation #innovativemasonry #handcrafted #australianmade #architecturalbuildingproducts #recycled #recycledmaterials #wastetransformation #transformingwaste
16.01.2022 Innovation is always hit and miss Chainlink hit and miss breeze blocks. Honed charcoal, platinum and bluestone Lutyens bricks. #architecture #recycledbricks #sustainable #archdaily #interiordesign #bricks #sustainabledesign #lowwasteliving #sustainability #design #archilovers #brickworks #sustainablearchitecture #handmade #crafted #innovation #recycledmaterials #homeonspiration #instaday #homeinterior #eco #green #breezeblocks #hitandmiss
15.01.2022 Learning sustainability Each day is an opportunity to wrestle with innovative approaches to sustainability. We have been working with some pretty exciting materials over the past couple of months. We’ve been experimenting with rammed earth, crushed recycled clay bricks and trialling recycled rubber from tyres. We’ve definitely had some ‘epic fails,’ but we’ve also had some great successes. With every fail we have the opportunity to rethink our approach to sustainability. We’v...e become better at our craft, and in becoming better at our craft, we’ve become better at supplying innovative products that produce a more sustainable future for us all. #sustainability #innovation #learning #bricks #recycledbricks #sustainableliving #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #sustainablebuilding #handmade #recycled #upcycle #ecofriendly
15.01.2022 Custom Crafting As masonry artisans we craft products foreseen in the minds of architects and designers. Our recycled masonry products are handcrafted as an actualisation of sustainable design. When our friends partner their designs with our craftsmanship, we collaborate to develop colours, textures and modules that speak boldly to spaces.... We craft masonry that crafts design that crafts people. Bricks: Raw Lutyens 230 - Obsidian (light) Module design: @rocksolidconstructions Colour: @tziallas_architects #sustainability #ecofriendly #ecoliving #sustainablehome #greenliving #architecture #architecturelovers #architecturedesign #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #handcrafted #handmade #recycled #recycledbricks #masonry #bricks #archilovers #homestyle #interiorstyle #sustainablebuildingmaterials #instahome #archdaily #innovation #breezeblocks #breezeblockhead #australiancreatives #artisan #hitandmiss See more
13.01.2022 Re. Recycled, reused, reclaimed, reimagined. Arctic Lutyens are the manifestation of both waste and masonry reimagined. We’ve taken a single use waste stream and combined it with the longevity of masonry to craft beautiful bricks, packed with potential.... When you choose sustainable building materials, you choose a sustainable future. #sustainable #bricks #recycledbricks #reimagined #lutyens #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #handmade #recycled #reusedmaterials #eco_edition #ecoarchitecture #ecofriendly #sustainablebuilding #greenarchitecture #arctic #archdaily #innovation
12.01.2022 Lutyens bricks Can you make a brick with a long slim profile out of your recycled mix? This was the original brief we were give that morphed into the Lutyens range. Lutyens corners and fraction pieces give brickies the opportunity to express their craftsmanship with a unique, handcrafted, sustainable product. Lutyens bricks are founded on the basis of sustainable craftsmanship, from material to production to design to installation. Our goal is to create beautiful sustaina...ble masonry products that speak to people through design. By supplying sustainable handcrafted masonry, we have the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable every day. #sustainable #bricks #sustainablebuilding #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #interiordesign #architecture #recycledbricks #interiorarchitecture #brick #australianmade #handmade #masonry #recycledmaterials #buildingproducts #innovation #breezeblocks
12.01.2022 Green bricks - Innovative Masonry Crafting and collaboration go hand in hand. This fresh material trial is super green in a number of ways. Our friends at @secondeditionau have been sourcing all kinds of rad recycled materials to trial and hone.... Terrazzo bricks anyone? #sustainablemasonry #recycledmaterials #innovative #bricksbricksbricks #bricksdesign #masonry #sustainabledesign #sustainablebuilding #sustainablearchitecture #wastetransformation #recycle #innovativemasonry #handcrafted #australianmade #terrazzo #architecturalbuildingproducts #recycled #recycledmaterials
10.01.2022 Bricks and Mortar While this duo has been the foundation of construction for millennia, we endeavour to provide unique and reimagined masonry that transforms the way we build and envisage spaces. While the building blocks may be simple, the method familiar, the resulting aesthetic is only limited by our imagination. ... Bricks: Arctic Lutyens Craftsman: @bluetrowel Design: @alexander_andco #sustainable #sustainablearchitecture #breezeblock #bricksscreen #bricks #masonry #sustainablematerials #recycledbricks #interiordesign #sustainableinteriors #handmade #handcrafted #artisan #recycledmaterials
10.01.2022 Breaking the mould Reaching our sustainability goals has challenged us to mix up our materials and methods to create products that break the mould of traditional masonry. We are constantly challenged by designers and architects to innovate and craft distinctive masonry products that speak to the designs they are woven into. ... This week we have been experimenting with non traditional methods to breeze block casting. Breeze blocks have predominantly been cast out of plastic, polyurethane or steel moulds. We’ve been working with a former cabinet maker to craft timber moulds that are both biodegradable and reusable. This means that prototyping has less ecological impact with more sustainable outcomes for future casting. Watch this space to see our breeze block range come to life. #breezeblocks #breezeblockhead #sustainable #handcrafted #handmade #innovation #architecture #interiordesign #sustainabledesign #recycledmaterials #recycledart #masonry #bricks #ecofriendly #prototyping #altmaterial
06.01.2022 Crushing it - Innovative Masonry Such an opportunity to craft with Amy and Shahar from @secondeditionau on their project for their @utsarchitecture masters. Our business exists to collaborate with innovators, working to craft sustainable materials for the building industry. We are pushing the boundaries of material science, crafting objects of beauty from waste. ... Tomorrow we are crafting some fresh kitchen bench tops, from recycled and hand crushed stone waste. These will feature in a Marrickville kitchen built from 100% waste. Check out some of the rad materials Amy and Shahar have been experimenting with @secondeditionau #sustainablemasonry #recycledmaterials #innovative #bricksbricksbricks #bricksdesign #masonry #uts #kitchendesign #sustainabledesign #sustainablebuilding #sustainablearchitecture #wastetransformation #innovativemasonry #handcrafted #australianmade #architecturalbuildingproducts #recycled #recycledmaterials
06.01.2022 Our waste - Innovative Masonry We are working on crafting products from the waste we create during production and innovation. Crafting a circular economy means innovating products from the waste we create in production as well as the waste remaining at the end of a material’s life. ... We have been working on these giant landscaping blocks, made from our production waste and our old crushed bricks. We are committed to reducing and reimagining waste. #landscapingblocks #circulareconomy #wasteless #recycledmaterials #innovative #bricksbricksbricks #bricksdesign #masonry #sustainabledesign #sustainablebuilding #sustainablearchitecture #wastetransformation #innovativemasonry #handcrafted #australianmade #architecturalbuildingproducts #recycled #recycledmaterials
05.01.2022 Greens - Colour Sampling We are passionate about experimenting and crafting colours and textures specific to innovative design briefs. Together we have the opportunity to craft sustainable building products that transform the way we envisage design. ... Colouring: yet to be named Design brief: @secondeditionau #sustainability #ecofriendly #ecoliving #sustainablehome #greenliving #architecture #architecturelovers #architecturedesign #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #handcrafted #handmade #recycled #recycledbricks #masonry #bricks #archilovers #homestyle #interiorstyle #sustainablebuildingmaterials #green #instahome #archdaily #innovation #thinkbrick #interiorstylist #australiancreatives #artisan
04.01.2022 Crafting, curing and cutting charcoals Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things. - Theodore Levitt This week we were inspired by the Sponder House project in Byron by @hga.architects. The contrast in colour and material is articulately enhanced by a modern approach to building geometry.... We used Sponder house as the inspiration behind these unique Wood Stone cuts. The idea was to prototype a new masonry format that transforms light and shadowing to enhance and contrast colour. The bricks taper from 110mm to 90mm in depth to cast shadows and build texture. While the format is far smaller that what we anticipate maintaining, the prototype has worked to drive this weeks innovation in colouring and texture. Our goal is to handcraft masonry that allows architects, designers and builders to innovate a more sustainable future. #sustainableinnovation #sustainabledesign #interiordesign #sustainablearchitecture #recycledbricks #handcrafted #charcoal #shadows #bricks #brickwork
04.01.2022 Lutyens Bricks - Limited only by imagination and ingenuity. Proportioned, formulated and crafted to allow craftspeople to reimagine spaces. This new cafe and design studio embodies the beauty of craftsmanship beyond the brickyard. ... We craft bricks crafted into designs and crafted into spaces. Bricks: Lutyens - Limestone Architect: @tesserarch_aus Craftspeople: @brick_werxs #recycled #recycledbricks #handcrafted #masonry #recycledmasonry #sustainable #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #lutyens #limestone #architecture #archdaily #bricklaying #bricks #innovativedesign #interiordesign #brickdesign #brickart #corbels #lintel #cafedesign #studiodesign
03.01.2022 Passion & Purpose - Our People The path to a sustainable future commissions us to trudge through the waste of the past, learning, gleaning and transforming who we were into who we must become. Troy is the lifeblood of our innovation. Eager to get messy with new waste streams in his pursuit of recycled beauty, Troy is constantly driven by his passion for innovative materiality and form. ... Troy inspires our team to wrestle with the challenges of recycled materials, confronting the limitations and discovering the potential. This process adapts new and old methodologies to overcome the obstacles of form and function. We are so grateful to be led into the realm of the unknown by a craftsperson whose relentless ambition drives us to learn from, glean and transform waste. Working predominantly from our studio and factory, it is not often Troy is able to realise his work in its final form. This image bears witness to the moment the artisan exhibits their passion on display. Project: Mittagong Architect: @tziallas_architects Bricklayer: @all_aspects_of_bricklaying Bricks: Lutyens (Limestone) Bond: Random Mortar: Flush Joint #sustainablemasonry #recycledmaterials #innovative #bricksbricksbricks #bricksdesign #masonry #sustainabledesign #sustainablebuilding #sustainablearchitecture #wastetransformation #innovativemasonry #handcrafted #australianmade #passion #artisan #architecturalbuildingproducts #recycled #recycledmaterials #bespokebuilder #bespokematerials #lutyens
01.01.2022 Sustainable Sampling We handcraft sustainable masonry products. To get these products into the hands of people all of Australia, we practice sustainable sampling. These face cuts are taken from bricks that didn’t make the cut structurally, but still held aesthetic value for colour and texture indication. ... We use waste to form our products so we don’t want to create waste when getting them into the hands of our friends. If you are after a fresh set of colour samples, we have some pretty beautiful colours that have been freshly crafted and are ready to be sent out. Shoot us a message if you want to get your hands on a fresh, sustainable, colour sample pack! #sustainability #ecofriendly #ecoliving #sustainablehome #greenliving #architecture #architecturelovers #architecturedesign #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #handcrafted #handmade #recycled #recycledbricks #masonry #bricks #archilovers #homestyle #interiorstyle #sustainablebuildingmaterials #instahome #archdaily #innovation #australiancreatives #artisan
01.01.2022 Cement and Carbon Cost Cement is currently the biggest contributor to carbon emissions globally. This is not good news to the building industry. Our goal is reduce the ecological impact of cement by using it as a minority component in our Wood Stone blend. We are testing cement substitutes with unique geopolymers to craft the most sustainable masonry in Australia.Small local innovations can lead to amazing global changes. We are thinking a little more sustainably about our m...aterials so that architects, designers and builders can think a little more sustainably about theirs. #reducecarbonfootprint #recycled #recycledbricks #sustainable #sustainability #sustainablematerials #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #ecofriendly #handcrafted #handmade #bricks
