How handsome is the masonry on this new construction project designed to look like a classic Lincoln Park residence? Despite its luxurious sprawl across four city lots, this stately home blends in seamlessly with the 19th-century buildings sharing its block.
The team at Burns + Beyerl Architects knew that a careful brick choice would lend a sense of old-world tradition to the modern design. Opting for a heavily flashed, cross-set color known as “Woodlyn” from Watsontown Brick, this antique-style molded product evokes the handmade processes of yesteryear. A dusting of sand is used to help the unfired, wet clay bricks slide out of their molds, which are loosely packed for a rough-hewn appearance.
Custom limestone accents and gorgeous, naturalistic landscaping help tie the elegant property together and nestle it among its neighbors. We love the way this one came out, and have enjoyed a long relationship with BBA ever since — solidified by our mutual appreciation for masonry with vintage character, of course!
LOCATION: Lincoln Park, Chicago
ARCHITECT: Burns + Beyerl Architects
GC: Bulley & Andrews
MASON: Crouch-Seranko
PRODUCT SUPPLIED: Watsontown Brick
Categories: Residential Single Family, Face Brick
