Brick, Mini Format

An unrivalled exploration of the world's most surprising and inspiring brick architecture – in a stylish, compact new format

In this reimagined and easy-to-use size, Brick takes a fresh look at one of the world's most familiar and popular building materials. Presenting 180 diverse and fascinating examples, from the Ziggurat of Ur dating from 2100 bc to modern and contemporary masterpieces by Mies van der Rohe and Kazuyo Sejima, Brick beautifully illustrates how this humble material has been an architectural staple for centuries.

About the Author:

William Hall runs his own design practice in London, working with clients such as Calvin Klein, MoMA and Tate. Hall is the author of Concrete and Wood, also published by Phaidon.

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• This new edition of a much-loved book is the latest addition to Phaidon’s most successful architecture series – with all of the extraordinary and insightful content of the original edition, in a tactile new format, now available at a very affordable price
• The best brick architecture, from ancient times to the present day, featuring contributions by both celebrated and lesser-known architects
• Each project is beautifully illustrated over double-page spreads and is accompanied by an engaging and informative extended caption
• Textured covers enhance the tactile experience of enjoying each book in this series
• Now available in a new mini-format edition, perfect for gift-giving, that sits beautifully alongside its sister volume in this format, Concrete