Transformation area
De Vrije Kade is a transformation area in Amsterdam. Today the former industrial estate is a lively residential area with an urban and industrial layout. From the moment the design was final, architect Jeroen Atteveld, Heren 5 architecten, involved us in the search for the perfect bricks.
For colour transitions and special sizes
Given the great diversity of the buildings, we used eight different types of bricks in this project. The architect wanted to create an exterior wall varying from creamy white to brown. A variety of specially designed bricks show this transition very clearly. We adapted our production process for those instances where extra large bricks were desirable: the small recess in the brick reduces the grip. However, this then increases the grip for the masons, whilst the bricks continue to meet the health and safety requirements.
The white brick exterior wall includes protruding piers. During the production process, only the sides of these bricks are provided with the white colour. To create the image that the architect had in mind, the underside of these bricks was hand-coloured in the factory.
A look of its own
Curious about the many possibilities of our bricks for your project? Within the framework of your wishes, requirements and budget, we will show you. And experience.
