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A school project in France is drawing attention for a stepped white brick facade that wraps a group of campus buildings. The design, featured by Designboom, is a reminder that brick is not just a material choice, it can be the architectural “language” tha

A new shoemaking museum in Somerset is getting attention for a zigzagging brick facade, a detail that turns a simple exterior into a piece of craftsmanship. For the masonry industry, it is another reminder that brick can do more than “finish” a building,

Beijing has enacted new regulations aimed at strengthening protection of the Great Wall, according to Global Times. For anyone who works on historic brick and stone structures, it is a reminder that masonry preservation depends on clear rules, careful pla

A London Daily News item points readers to Shire Stone Care’s focus on heritage stone restoration and a cleaning approach known as DOFF. For mason contractors, it is a timely reminder that historic stone and mortar demand cleaning and repair methods that