Eight buildings around the world showcasing curved brickwork and fluid masonry design
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Amy Peacock
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A curated roundup of eight imaginative buildings around the world that feature curving, fluid brickwork. The article showcases how skilled bricklaying techniques can transform a rigid, traditional material into sculptural, organic forms — from a twisted brick shell library in China to a turreted mausoleum in Italy, a wavy brick house in India, and other innovative brick structures. Each building is presented with architectural details and photos, highlighting the craftsmanship and design ingenuity behind the curved brick constructions.
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DezeenEight buildings around the world showcasing curved brickwork and fluid masonry designdezeen.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFrom a sculptural reading space to a turreted mausoleum, our latest roundup gathers curvy brick buildings where skillfully laid brickwork is shaped into fluid forms.
Two connecting hemispheres create the shell-like form of this pavilion in Longyou County, China, designed by architecture practice HCCH Studio.
The brickwork is laid in a twisted, spiraling pattern that gives the structure its distinctive shell-like appearance.
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