20th Century or earlier
This Century
Recent or proposed innovation
Brick, or in this case block work was used in many ancient civilisations acting as a building material for the primary structure. It’s compressive strength made it desirable as well as its ability to be carved into delicate and beautiful shapes. The papyrus bud capital of ancient Egyptian columns is an example of this. source: au.pinterest.com/kateb3/styles-of-antiquity/?lp=true
This is an example of a modern brick wall used as a screen to the main structure. The brick course chosen allows light to penetrate through into the building yet acts as a screen blocking direct sight into the spaces inside. The repetition and simplicity of the wall creates an understated yet aesthetically pleasing screen. source: www.archdaily.com/494802/the-screen-li-xiaodong-atelier
This image depicts what is known as a ‘cool brick’ – a modern take on the traditional brick. This brick eradicates the need for cooling systems in theory as this porous ceramic brick enables water to penetrate into the brick which then cools as space through evaporation as air passes through. source: www.theurbandeveloper.com/6-brick-designs-of-the-21st-centurythe-future-of-building-technology/
Image title: Great Temple of Amun, Luxor, Egypt Architect: Unknown (builder: Senusret I) Date: c.1400 - 1350 BC Photographer: Unknown
Image title: The Screen Architect: Li Xiaodong Atelier Date: 2013 Photographer: Martijn de Geus
Image title: Cool Brick Architect: N/A Date: N/A Photographer: Unknown
Frost, Naturals
Type: Extruded Manufacturer: PGH Bricks & Pavers Place made: South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Description of selected brick: The selected brick has a natural off white pigment giving it a clean yet not over powering aesthetic. It is an extruded brick which will allow for vines to grow in the holes, linking into the community garden. It also has a natural finish with a slightly tactile quality inviting touch. As it is a neutral colour it will sit nicely between the current brick buildings as well as the green natural landscape. source: www.pghbricks.com.au/products/bricks/frost
Construction as Alchemy ARCH10002
2017 Semester 2
Studio Leader: William Orr Studio: 8
Name: Thomas Martiniello Student Number: 834 955
Part 1B : Celebrating the art of Brickwork
B1
Returns to resolve wall slenderness 566 230
Holes in extruded brick allow for plant growth
76
1016
Double skinned wall throughout
1631
715
Bend in wall Ground line
230
600
454
76
A
A
400
684
PLAN
Scale: 1:20
A3 boundary @ 1:10 scale N
Construction as Alchemy ARCH10002
r.2.25mm steel reinforcements as per AS2870
SECTION A-A Scale: 1:20
2017 Semester 2
Studio Leader: William Orr Studio: 8
Name: Thomas Martiniello Student Number: 834 955
Part 1B : Celebrating the art of Brickwork
B2
The percentage of openings for the brick wall I have designed is 24%. I came to this conclusion through the following calculations;
Rowlock course used to cap wall Small openings to allow light penetration 110
Total wall surface area: 2.774x0.684 + 2.774x0.454 + 2.774x1.631 + 3.382x0.715 + 3.382x1.016 + 3.382x0.556 = 10.511576m^2
3306
Total opening area: Small openings 22x0.11x0.76 = 1.8392m^2 Opening 1 0.61x0.63 = 0.3843m^2 Opening 2 0.42x.046 = 0.1932m^2 Opening 3 0.23x0.23 = 0.1058m^2 Sub-total 2.5225m^2
2698
1119.5
Therefore,
Damp proof course 150mm above ground level with weep holes above
2.5225/10.511576 x 100 = 23.99735301 = 24%
Ground line
Expansion joints used around all openings
Steel lintels as per AS4773.1
WESTERN ELEVATION Scale: 1:20
Construction as Alchemy ARCH10002
2017 Semester 2
Studio Leader: William Orr Studio: 8
Name: Thomas Martiniello Student Number: 834 955
Part 1B : Celebrating the art of Brickwork
B3
x2 75x8mm flat bar lintels supporting an opening of 460x420mm
Expansion joints used at wall returns
10mm mortar joints used
x2 90x90x6mm right angle lintels supporting an opening of 630x610mm
Interlocking end treatment of bricks
x2 75x8mm flat bar lintels supporting an opening of 230x230mm
Reinforced concrete footings as per the National Building Code of Australia to suit class M soil type as per AS2870
Some small openings penetrate through both skins of the wall while others do not
3D HERO VIEW Not to scale
Construction as Alchemy ARCH10002
2017 Semester 2
Studio Leader: William Orr Studio: 8
Name: Thomas Martiniello Student Number: 834 955
Part 1B : Celebrating the art of Brickwork
B4