Click To Search PRODUCTS ABOUT USEFUL TOOLS LITERATURE NEWS MEDIA GALLERY DESIGN & TECH CONTACT Nando’s Restaurant, Hove All Case Studies Previous Next Challenge To recreate the movement and organic natural forms of the 2000 tonnes of timber, washed up on Hove beaches in 2008, following the sinking of the Ice Prince. Solution The decision was taken to work with unfinished character oak externally, which would weather naturally over time, paired with a black brick reminiscent of the pebbles strewn across the coastline. The choice of brick was critical to the successful achievement of the design and after much research, STAC decided on Ibstock’s 290x102x50mm Linear Black Impression. The ‘eroded’ appearance of the face, with an irregular pattern of depressions across the surface, created a unique look that matched the architect’s vision. A gradual transition via an undulating wave form, from edge-stacked hardwood timber to solid brick at the right hand corner, required the manufacture of bespoke corner bricks with both a front and edge ‘eroded face’ to carry the design around the corner. Internally the ‘pebble’ finish was continued with stack-bonded Black Impression bricks framing eating areas, alongside feature walls of shadow-forming Ibstock Copper Glazed Umbra Sawtooth bricks. These laid alternately with oak bricks specially manufactured with a ‘negative Sawtooth’ indented design, created an exaggerated zig-zag appearance as a backdrop to the restaurant. Elsewhere throughout the building, STAC experimented with different combinations of Umbra Sawtooth and Black Impression bricks, alongside thousands of bespoke oak bricks, to create various features – not only underlining the exciting nature of the project but the unique and versatile nature of brick in both internal and external applications. Architect: STAC Architecture Ltd Brick Type(s): Linear Black Impression, Blue Umbra Sawtooth, Copper Glazed Umbra Sawtooth DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY PDF ORDER BRICK & PAVER SAMPLES TRADESMAN RANGE LITERATURE BESPOKE BLENDS Go to the top of the page Quick links About The I-Studio Accreditations Literature News Media gallery Technical services Modern Slavery Statement PPE Document Loading Vehicles Information Contact Us Sitemap Products Mechslip Mechanically secured, this brick innovation allows you to use real brick slips. Ibstock Kevington UK’s largest brickwork special shape and masonry fabrication company. Eco-products Eco habitats designed specifically for bats & swifts. Useful Tools Brick selector Find the perfect bricks and paving products using our selector. Stockist locator Find your local stockist of Ibstock Brick products. Brick calculator Use our calculator to estimate how many bricks you’ll require for your project. Contact us Head Office Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire LE67 6HS t: 01530 261999 e: enquiries@ibstock.co.uk VAT no: 114102047 Company No: 63230 *calls to this number are chargeable, please contact your call provider for more details Ibstock PLC Copyright © Ibstock 2020 All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Legal Notices Cookie Control