Unleash Your Brick Brilliance: The Brick in Architecture Awards

Each year, the Brick Industry Association hosts the Brick in Architecture Awards, recognizing outstanding architects and designers. This prestigious competition honors the most innovative and sustainable projects that showcase the beauty and versatility of clay brick.

Legacy of Excellence

Since 1989, the Brick Industry Association has proudly sponsored this prestigious competition, recognizing the exceptional use of clay brick in architectural design.

Inspiring Brick in Architecture Award Winners

A Greener West End: West End Square

This beautiful new park transformed a former parking lot into a community gathering space. Located in the heart of the West End Historic District, it's a must-visit.

Farm Credit Services of America - West Building

This office building's brick facade abstracts the Midwest landscape. Inspired by drone views of cornfields, the varying brick depths and patterns create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, reflecting the client's agricultural roots. The building's angular design and brickwork echo the nearby Hell Creek, seamlessly integrating into the corporate campus.

Steeplechase Elementary: A Stellar Design

This new elementary school features a captivating courtyard inspired by the solar system. Designed with durable clay brick pavers, the courtyard provides a natural learning environment for students to explore weather, seasons, and astronomy. The brick's variety of colors and textures add a touch of whimsy to the space, creating a truly inspiring outdoor classroom.

What's in it for architects and designers?

Recognition: Showcase your exceptional work to a global audience.

Prestigious Awards: Compete for Best in Class, Gold, Silver, or Bronze awards.

Exclusive Perks: Winners will receive a beautifully painted clay brick featuring their winning project.

Industry Exposure: Your project will be featured in BIA's online gallery, promoted through press releases, and showcased on social media.

Partnership with Dezeen: Benefit from the reach and influence of this leading design platform. Check out this case study on Kendall Square Lobby, a standout project and Gold winner from the 2023 Brick in Architecture Awards.

Check amazing past years award winners: https://www.gobrick.com/inspiration/brick-in-architecture-awards