Built in Brick - Lisa Baker Zator

The enduring appeal of the oldest man-made building material and its role in shaping expressive, sustainable architecture. Architecture using brick lends the built environment a strong and timeless presence worldwide. As a natural and durable building material, it has stood for centuries as a symbol of permanence, quality, and architectural identity. Its warm appearance, robustness, and versatility make it a preferred material for modern design. Colors, surface textures, and joint patterns create expressive façades and precise architectural detailing. Leveraging digital design software and robotic technologies, architects today are transforming brick into perforated, pixelated, undulating, and other experimental configurations.