Bellbowrie Pool by Bureau Proberts Architects

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Following the 2011 floods, Brisbane City Council engaged Bureau Proberts Architects to design a new flood-resistant pool facility for the Bellbowrie community. 

The architect worked closely with an artist to design the pattern, which references the flowering gums of the area. PGH Crevole bricks were used to create large, free-form gum flowers that can be seen clearly from the street.

The contemporary brickwork design uses a Flemish bond bricklaying pattern incorporating two colours, and selected bricks also project out from the wall to play with light and shadow for added visual interest.

PGH Nutmeg bricks (which are now discontinued) with an expressed flower motif provide the contrasting background to the gum flowers, and as can be seen from the photos, the result looks great.

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Bellbowrie Pool by Bureau Proberts Architects

Crevole - Origin Range | Monier Bricks
Crevole - Origin Range | Monier Bricks
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Designing with clay brick is enjoying an international renaissance and we are reminded that bricks have always been the material of choice for the discerning. While many know that brick is a beautiful, authentic and timeless product, some may be unaware of just how advanced the brick industry is in green building design and sustainability.


The Brickery is the next chapter in the Austral Bricks and Monier Bricks joint venture. We’re proud to present a design-driven collection of clay bricks sourced from around the world. 

Bricks are Individuals

Born in a kiln, our clay bricks are made from naturally occurring minerals. There will be variations from brick to brick and batch to batch. It is essential that current physical samples are viewed to get a true indication of colour and character, before making your final selection.

Embrace the colours, shapes, styles and textures of clay bricks as no two bricks are the same. 

Specialised kiln settings create beautiful flares, bars and dramatic colour ranges within batches of clay bricks.

Colour and texture variation is inherent in the process and part of the appeal.

A vitreous coat opens up a world of colour possibilities.