Face the Facts: Face Brick is Here to Stay
In the ever-changing world of architecture and construction, some things just never go out of style
Clay face brick is making a hot statement in modern architecture, not just as a durable building material, but as a bold design choice rooted in timelessness and practicality. While face brick may be timeless, that doesn’ t mean it can’ t get a facelift every now and then— and Klay is modernising the classic red clay brick with a rich variety of earthy colours, textures, shapes, and sizes.
Crafting Character Through Surface Texture Texture is more than a tactile quality, it shapes how we experience a space. A smooth face brick finish can refine modern designs with its soft matte surface, bringing a sense of order and calm, ideal for those favouring simplicity.
A travertine finish highlights the natural texture of clay, inviting visual movement to a surface and catching light and shadow throughout the day to create depth within the design. It’ s the perfect companion for projects seeking warmth and tactility.
A Face Brick For Every Vision Drawn to the visual versatility of clay face bricks, we’ ve seen designers creating accent walls, fireplaces, and decorative design features, offering a wide range of uses beyond a simple building material. The KlayConcept range also includes a variety of screen blocks, tiles, and special bricks available in three colours— Chai, Latte, and Espresso— that can be used in conjunction with the face brick to complete the final look.
Complementing this modern approach to a face brick façade, Weylandts Studio have also designed a classic smooth face brick wall, channelling a more heritageinspired build. Both design styles prove clay face brick isn’ t going anywhere and continues to hold a strong presence in contemporary design trends.
More Than a Material: It’ s an Investment Choosing face brick is choosing an appreciation for craft, tradition, and timeless design. With smooth and travertine finishes, Klay’ s face bricks allow texture to take centre stage, shaping not just a surface, but the entire atmosphere of the space. They’ re designed to bring together beauty and durability, made from natural clay, fired using energy-efficient processes, and built to last for generations. When combined with proper face brick blending techniques, these bricks create a visually seamless and harmonious façade, further elevating an architectural design. www. klay. co. za
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