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Product and Technical Showcase [NYC]
Lunch+Learn: Role of Air & Water-Resistive Barriers in the Building Envelope [Baltimore]
Lunch+Learn: The Ecospan Composite Joist System [Philadelphia]
AIA Conference on Architecture 2024
Lunch+Learn: Thin Brick for Precast Applications [Philadelphia]
Lunch+Learn: Thin Brick for Precast Applications [NYC]
Architecture’s Future - International & Inclusive [Baltimore]
Lunch+Learn: Brick Product & Technical Specifications [Baltimore]
Materiality - Brick in Contemporary University Architecture [New York]
Lunch+Learn: Brick Product & Technical Specifications [Philadelphia]
Building Connections: SARA PA's Architectural Networking Gathering [Philadelphia]
Lunch+Learn: Brick Product & Technical Specifications [NYC]
Architectural Record - Adaptive Reuse [New York]
PEA Welcome Event [Philadelphia]
Womens Day Donations [New York]
Womens Day Donations [Philadelphia]
Womens Day Donations [Baltimore]
8 Tips on Firm Equity, Culture, & Financial Success from WLS 2023: IWD Celebration & Fundraiser [Philadelphia]
AnA (Architects, not Architecture) New York | Toshiko Mori + Bjarke Ingels [New York]
Lunch+Learn: What Makes Rainscreen Walls Work [Philadelphia]
Lunch+Learn: Specifying Masonry Accessories [Baltimore]
Lunch+Learn: What Makes Rainscreen Walls Work [New York]
Bricks and Bouquets [Baltimore]
Bricks and Bouquets [Philadelphia]
Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) & Periodic Inspection Of Parking [New York]
Holiday Party [New York]
Holiday Party [Philadelphia]
Holiday Party [Baltimore]
2023 IIBEC Metro Building Enclosure Symposium [NYC]
Autumn Bouquet Making Class [Baltimore]
Lunch+Learn: Thin Brick for Precast Applications [Baltimore]
Lunch+Learn: Thin Brick for Precast Applications [Philadelphia]
Lunch+Learn: Thin Brick for Precast Applications [New York]
AustraliaNOW: Coming Up From Down Under [NYC]
SARA | NATIONAL AFFILIATES AWARDS WEEKEND KICK-OFF! [Philadelphia]
Sustainable and Functional Design – Building For Today and Tomorrow [Philadelphia]
Sustainable and Functional Design – Building For Today and Tomorrow [NYC]
SARA ART 2023 [NYC]
Lunch + Learn: Adding Interest with Brick Shapes [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Adding Interest with Brick Shapes [New York]
Cocktails + Credits: Adding Interest with Brick Shapes [Philadelphia]
Brick in Today’s Built Environment [NYC]
Trailblazers in Community Development [Philadelphia]
Policy to Construction: How Carbon Reduction Impacts NYC Agencies & AEC Industry [New York]
Cocktails + Credits: Introduction to Thin Brick Systems [Baltimore]
Cocktails+Credits: Introduction to Thin Brick Systems [Philadelphia]
Lunch+Learn: Introduction to Thin Brick Systems [New York]
Building our Communities Stronger than Ever with Masonry Planning Policies [Des Moines]
Bricks and Sips [NYC]
Lunch + Learn: Avoiding Cracks in Brickworks [Baltimore]
Bricks and Sips [Philadelphia]
Bricks and Sips [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Avoiding Cracks in Brickworks [NYC]
Lunch + Learn: Avoiding Cracks in Brickworks [Philadelphia]
Lets Chill: Smoothies and a Tour of Brickworks Design Studio [Philadelphia]
Morning Coffee with Brickworks [Baltimore]
Lets Chill: Frozen Yogurt and a Tour of Brickworks Design Studio[NYC]
Advanced Cladding Panel Discussion [Chicago]
Mix it Up with Brickworks [Philadelphia]
MAC Metal Product Training [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Brick Product & Technical Specifications [NYC]
Lunch + Learn: Brick Product & Technical Specifications [Philadelphia]
Lunch + Learn: Brick Product & Technical Specifications [Baltimore]
Poppin Barrels with Brickworks [Baltimore]
DesignPhiladelphia Summer Solstice Celebration [Philadelphia]
Cocktails&Credits: Through-Wall Flashings and Transition Membranes: Selection and Installation [NYC]
Lunch+Learn: Through-Wall Flashings and Transition Membranes: Selection and Installation [Baltimore]
Lunch+Learn: Through-Wall Flashings and Transition Membranes: Selection and Installation [Philadelphia]
AIA Conference in Architecture 2023
BRICK DESIGN: Incorporating Unique Detailing in Architecture [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Protective Treatments for Masonry and Concrete [NYC]
Facade Renovation & Retrofits: Cocktails & Case Study [New York]
Enhancing Thin Masonry Veneer: Metal Support Systems [Virtual]
Lunch + Learn: Mortar 101 [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Troubleshooting Masonry Construction [Philadelphia]
Lunch + Learn: Terrazzo Design and Specification [NYC]
Cocktails + Credit: Brick Manufacturing and Specification with SARA NY [NYC]
AIANY Design Awards: Interiors Showcase [NYC]
Lunch + Learn: Exploring the Many Advantages of Big Brick [NYC]
Lunch + Learn: Exploring the Many Advantages of Big Brick [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Exploring the Many Advantages of Big Brick [Philadelphia]
International Women's Day Celebration [Philadelphia]
Brick Design: Incorporating Unique Detailing in Architecture [NYC]
Philadelphia Emerging Architects Presents: Welcome Event 2023 [Philadelphia]
Lunch + Learn: Demystifying Masonry Anchors [Philadelphia]
Lunch + Learn: Demystifying Masonry Anchors [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Basics of Brickwork Detailing [New York]
Fashion Built NYFW [New York]
NovMembership! Philadelphia Edition [Philadelphia]
Lunch + Learn: Thin Brick for Precast Applications [Philadelphia]
AIA Seminar + Happy Hour: Basics of Brickwork Detailing [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Thin Brick for Precast Applications [New York]
Sustainable and Functional Design – Building For Today and Tomorrow [New York]
Cocktails + Credits: Illuminating Our Experience with Human Centric Lighting [Philadelphia]
Lunch + Learn: Manufactured Stone [Des Moines]
Zak World of Façades Kick-Off Networking [New York]
Lunch + Learn: Manufactured Stone [New York]
Cocktails + Credits: Incorporating the Forgotten Thermal Benefits of Brick [Philadelphia]
Fast Forward >> Philly by Design Philadelphia
High Performance Building: Cocktails & Case Study [New York]
Bricktoberfest [Baltimore]
Bricktoberfest [New York]
Lunch + Learn: Manufactured Stone [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Introduction to Thin Brick Systems [Des Moines]
Lunch + Learn: Introduction to Thin Brick Systems [New York]
Cocktails + Credits: Introduction to Thin Brick Systems [Philadelphia]
Lunch + Learn: Introduction to Thin Brick Systems [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Basics of Brickwork Detailing [Baltimore]
Lunch + Learn: Basics of Brickwork Detailing [Des Moines]
Lunch + Learn: Basics of Brickwork Detailing [New York]
Lunch + Learn: Basics of Brickwork Detailing [Philadelphia]
Lunch + Learn: Natural Slate for Rainscreen & Direct Apply Cladding [Des Moines]
Learning Series: Brick Product & Technical Specifications [New York]
International Speaker Series: Ed Lippmann [Philadelphia]
Learning Series: Brick Product & Technical Specifications [Philadelphia]
International Speaker Series: Ed Lippmann [New York]
Learning Series: Brick Product & Technical Specifications [Baltimore]
Learning Series: How to Build the Impossible [Des Moines]
AIA Conference in Architecture
Brand, Design & Construction [New York]
Learning Series: How to Build the Impossible [New York]
Learning Series: How to Build the Impossible [Philadelphia]
Oculus At Large: Inside Urban Housing
Learning Series: Unique Brick Architecture with BIA [Baltimore]
Learning Series: Inspirational Global Projects [Des Moines]
Learning Series: Inspirational Global Projects [New York]
Learning Series: Inspirational Global Projects [Philadelphia]
Speaker Series: Brick - Beyond Style with Grant F. Marani [New York]
Learning Series: Exploring the Many Advantages of Big Brick [New York]
Learning Series: Exploring the Many Advantages of Big Brick [Philadelphia]
Learning Series: Exploring the Many Advantages of Big Brick [Baltimore]
Learning Series: Adding Interest with Brick Shapes [Des Moines]
Learning Series: Adding Interest with Brick Shapes [New York]
Polyiso: The Next Generation of Air & Water Resistive Barriers [Baltimore]
Learning Series: Adding Interest with Brick Shapes [Baltimore]
International Speaker Series: Alec Tzannes AM
Speaker Series: US Pavilion Talk - New York
New York City: Materiality Book Launch + Panel Discussion
Des Moines - G21: Fashion on Fifth Product Launch
Baltimore - G21: Fashion on Fifth Product Launch
Philadelphia - G21: Fashion on Fifth Product Launch
New York City - G21: Fashion on Fifth Product Launch
DesignPhilly: Brickworks Design Studio Speaker Event with Cecil Baker
DesignPhilly: Brickworks Philadelphia Design Studio Open House
In-Person Lunch & Learn: Historic Masonry Repair & Restoration
Lunch & Learn: Basics of Brickwork Detailing with Jeff Patterson
Speaker Series: Incorporating the Forgotten Thermal Benefits of Brick
Brickworks Philadelphia Design Studio Networking Industry Happy Hour
Speaker Series: Inspirational Global Projects
Speaker Series: Unique Brick Architecture
Speaker Series: Energy Efficiency & Code Compliance
Speaker Series: Designing with Glazed Brick for Style and Performance
Speaker Series: Water Penetration in Brick Veneer
Speaker Series: How to Build the Impossible
Speaker Series: Introduction to Thin Brick Systems
Terracade Product Premiere
Speaker Series: Demystifying Masonry Anchors with Darryl Kegley
Speaker Series: Exterior Insulation: Advanced Perspectives
Speaker Series: Designing with Glazed Brick for Style and Performance
Speaker Series: High Performance & Resilient Precast Educational Facilities
Scotch Tradition Handmade
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Red Smooth
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53-DD
Chicago House
Chicago, Illinois
Architect
John Ronan ArchitectureDistributor
Illinois Brick CompanyBrick breakdown
30,000 Roman Maximus BricksProducts
Flint Hills Roman MaximusThe 2-story 5,600 square-foot residential single home, known as Chicago House (Gallery House), is located in the North Side of Chicago. It is a historic Chicago neighborhood, notable for its historic 20th century and pre-war single-family multiunit dwellings. Most homes in the neighborhood were made of brick. Even though this residence with its contemporary design is different than its neighbors, the home speaks to its surroundings with a common materiality, geometry, and scale that is neither slavish nor disrespectful to the area’s typology.
The brick used is called Flint Hills in a roman maximus size, which is 24 inches in length, and is longer than any commercially made brick in North America. This brick offers designers endless sculptural capabilities. The diversified product line from Glen-Gery enabled the architects to select this unique masonry units in ten colors. The architect, John Rona’s, attention to detail and craft is apparent in all aspects of the project, from the random bond pattern of the roman maximus brick to the deep-set steel windows, solid white oak front door, bronze handrails and the curing zinc fence. The interior screen walls and soldier coursing are enhanced architecturally by the roman maximus size. This distinctive brick evokes feelings of sophistication, exclusivity, and prestige to the project.
“In terms of scale, the house fits in with everything in the neighborhood,” says Ronan, “but it’s a house of its own time.”
The Chicago House features a library/dining room on the first floor, with two bedrooms for visitors or guests and has a shared bath above. The house has a spacious kitchen/ family room, topped by the second-floor master suite. To the southwest of the master suite, a slender, single-story volume serves as the family’s mudroom and laundry wing. From the street you can notice the deep front-entry porch, and flanked by a small but gracious front and back yard with a separate brick garage facing an alley behind it. Truly backing the statement, “a house of its own time.” - Ronan Architects
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