Exposed internal brick and stonework can be a great design feature, whether you’re building a new property or renovating and stripping the plaster from older walls. Although this decision is mainly aesthetic, there remain practical questions to consider. In a new scheme, factors such as the brick, bond, mortar and surrounding finishes all shape the
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Exposed internal brick and stonework can be a great design feature, whether you’re building a new property or renovating and stripping the plaster from older walls. Although this decision is mainly aesthetic, there remain practical questions to consider. In a new scheme, factors such as the brick, bond, mortar and surrounding finishes all shape the result. If you’re renovating a period home, meanwhile, you need to understand what’s hidden beneath the existing plaster before deciding if it should be exposed at all.
1. Georgian townhouse in Islington with exposed brick both internally and externally
The owners of this Georgian townhouse in Islington tasked Hamish Vincent Design & Architecture to create an extension that focused on natural materials like brick, timber, marble and lime plaster.
Photo: Leighton James
The material palette is carried through in the Petersen Tegl brickwork, which appears on the courtyard-facing exterior as well as the extension’s internal walls, helping connect the kitchen-diner extension with the outside space.
Photo: Leighton James
Inside, the brick sets the tone, with its soft grey-brown shades picked up in the furniture, worktops and floor tiles. The arched opening and curved brick surround soften the otherwise linear masonry and help frame the view into the courtyard.
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