Table of Contents
- Why Choose Brick for Your Commercial Property
- Blending Traditional Charm with Modern Brick Designs
- Brick Can Enhance Curb Appeal
- Examples of Brick Exteriors on Commercial Properties
Why Choose Brick for Your Commercial Property
Every successful business, from small startups to billion-dollar corporations, as well as restaurants, schools, bars, and shopping centers, needs a standout building that makes a great first impression. Your commercial building reflects your brand’s quality and sets the tone for customer and client relationships. When it comes to building materials, brick is an excellent choice for several reasons. There are many benefits to brick for commercial buildings. Thanks to its thermal mass properties, it’s energy-efficient, which lowers heating and cooling costs. Brick is also incredibly durable, lasting up to 100 years and withstanding harsh weather. Plus, it requires minimal maintenance, saving you money over time. Eco-conscious businesses will appreciate that brick can earn LEED certification points, boosting your green credentials.
Blending Traditional Charm with Modern Brick Designs
Brick exteriors have always exuded a timeless charm, often seen in historic districts with their classic red-brick facades. Today, modern brick buildings blend this traditional appeal with contemporary design elements, creating structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. Modern brick designs often incorporate mixed materials such as wood, glass, and steel, adding texture and interest to the building’s facade. You’ll find a variety of colors beyond the traditional red, including sleek grays, crisp whites, and even bold blacks, allowing for greater customization and alignment with your brand’s identity. Features like large windows, decorative brick patterns, and integrated green spaces enhance the visual appeal, making your business feel welcoming and trustworthy.
Brick Can Enhance Curb Appeal
Modern brick buildings are renowned for their exceptional curb appeal. They blend durability with a striking aesthetic that enhances the overall ambiance of any commercial property. Their enduring appeal contributes to the architectural landscape and draws positive attention from clients and customers alike. With this in mind, we’ve selected five of our favorite commercial exterior designs to inspire, showcasing innovative uses of brick alongside complementary materials and thoughtful design elements.
R&C Kitchen Transformation
In October 2023, using Magnolia Bay Brick, R&C Kitchen transformed into a beacon of modern commercial architecture. The crisp, white brick harmonizes beautifully with aluminum, wood, stone, and glass, crafting a striking and contemporary aesthetic that perfectly aligns with the client’s vision. The versatility of the bricks allows for captivating modern, rustic, and geometric patterns that authentically reflect R&C Kitchen’s unique identity. Outside, the brick exterior enhances the entranceway and patio area, imparting warmth and sophistication that welcomes customers into the dining space and significantly boosts R&C Kitchen’s curb appeal. Adding a stately brick fireplace and columns transforms the outdoor dining space into a seamless extension of the indoor dining experience, offering a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.
Echo Trail Middle School Design
Echo Trail Middle School, designed by JRA Architects, presents an impressive exterior that harmonizes effortlessly with its rural setting in Metro Louisville. The school’s design includes three barn-like structures strategically positioned on a plateau, providing excellent views from the street and panoramic vistas of the natural surroundings. Featuring a distinctive brick pattern and glazed accents, the exterior initially evokes the rustic charm of weathered wood barns from a distance. Up close, the brick’s texture and reflective qualities add a contemporary touch, enhanced by glass-covered corridors that preserve the historical allure of the pavilions.
Crabapple Market Architecture
Crabapple Market in Milton, Georgia, was designed by Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects LTD to feature modern architecture that seamlessly integrates into the existing town fabric—using General Shale brick prominently, the design blends Italian-inspired and local architectural styles. The buildings feature tall, arched windows, sleek metal roofs, and thoughtful detailing, including colonnades and balconies. This mixed-use development captures the essence of Crabapple Market’s modern yet community-oriented design, reflecting its harmonious integration into Milton’s bustling community.
The Black Dog Pub Facade
The Black Dog Pub project showcases the rich, inviting tones of English Pub thin brick, explicitly chosen to embody a classic, handcrafted charm that aligns perfectly with the pub’s ambiance. This selection enhances the pub’s exterior design and meets practical needs crucial to the client. Thin brick was selected for its ability to offer durability and maintain a traditional brick aesthetic while being lightweight and cost-effective. The client valued thin brick’s ease of installation, which minimized construction time and costs, while its timeless appeal added to the pub’s curb appeal, creating an inviting atmosphere that resonates with patrons looking for an authentic pub experience.
Charleston Fire Department Station 11
This Charleston Fire Department Station 11, designed by Liollio Architecture, showcases an impressive facade made with Watsontown Brick from General Shale. This award-winning building combines historical elements with modern functionality. The design features a monumental arch opening at the apparatus bays and nine tall vertical windows on the facade facing Memorial Park, paying tribute to the firefighters who perished in the 2007 Sofa Super Store fire. The use of Watsontown Brick not only enhances the building’s durability and low maintenance but also adds a timeless, resilient quality. Inspired by historic fire watch towers and featuring a restored bell from the former Meeting Street Station, the bell tower connects the new station to Charleston’s rich heritage.
Ready to elevate your commercial exteriors with brick? Our team is dedicated to helping you select the perfect brick to enhance your commercial property, ensuring it stands out with timeless appeal and modern sophistication. Whether you’re building a new headquarters, restaurant, school, bar, or shopping center, our experts will guide you through every step to achieve a stunning and durable exterior. Visit our Pinterest board for design inspiration, or schedule a meeting with our brick experts at our showrooms in Cumming, Cartersville, Newnan, or Lovejoy.