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Collection by Luke Hopping

Remarkable Brick Homes

Dwell salutes the hardiest, least frilly of building materials: brick.

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The bricks were locally sourced from the surrounding Brabant region. While gabled structures such as this are a common sight, the Riel Estate's lopsided roof sets it apart.
The bricks were locally sourced from the surrounding Brabant region. While gabled structures such as this are a common sight, the Riel Estate's lopsided roof sets it apart.
The lower level of this dramatically cantilevered house is covered in traditional red brick, while the upper level consists of coil-coated aluminium sheet with large glass panes.
The lower level of this dramatically cantilevered house is covered in traditional red brick, while the upper level consists of coil-coated aluminium sheet with large glass panes.
Downstairs, century-old subway tile and copper windows keep the new kitchen gritty; it gained a stainless-steel island, new appliances, and a wall of IKEA storage.
Downstairs, century-old subway tile and copper windows keep the new kitchen gritty; it gained a stainless-steel island, new appliances, and a wall of IKEA storage.
The studio shelters the residence's entrance and a wood deck from the street.
The studio shelters the residence's entrance and a wood deck from the street.