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| Wienerberger presents Brick Award in Vienna  On 3 May 2012, Wienerberger AG will present its internationally announced Wienerberger Brick Award in Vienna for the fifth consecutive time. With the award, the world's largest brick producer and the largest roof tile manufacturer in Europe recognises internationally outstanding examples of modern brick architecture in five categories. Selection criteria include the innovative exterior design and skilful use of brick as a material, as well as the functionality, sustainability and energy efficiency of the buildings.This year's winners will be selected by a jury of renowned experts consisting of the architects Plamen Bratkov (Bulgaria), Rudolf Finsterwalder (Germany), Hrvoje Hrabak (Croatia), John Foldbjerg Lassen (Denmark) and Zhang Lei (China). The globally outstanding buildings constructed using clay products were submitted by international architecture critics and architecture journalists. The worldwide research conducted by these "architecture scouts" helps Wienerberger identify brick buildings that leave a lasting impression. Possible applications range from building solutions with classic wall and façade bricks to the creative use of roof tiles and clay pavers. Special attention is paid to how the building blends naturally into the surroundings as well as to the geometry, personality and quality of the building and its lighting conditions. The prize has been awarded every two years since 2004. The 2012 Gala will take place in Vienna City Hall on 3 May 2012. The Wienerberger Brick Award 2012 is endowed with a total of 27,000 euros in prize money. A total of 50 projects from 28 countries and five continents were nominated for the Wienerberger Brick Award 2012. For the fifth time, the Wienerberger Brick Award will have an accompanying book, titled "Brick'12" and published by Callwey Publishers, featuring the nominations and award-winning buildings presented by international architectural writers. The second part of the 240-page book includes the new magazine Brick+, in which readers can learn where top architect David Chipperfield goes on holiday, why Literature Nobel Laureate Elfriede Jelinek is crazy about ceramic artist Kurt Ohnsorg, and how a new generation of architects from all over Europe has developed a passion for building with brick. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Construction News :: home page |