When you’re trying to blend new construction into a historic area like Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood, a little rustic brick goes a long way! We love how this modern single family design by Mike Shively Architecture puts the masonry fireplace front and center, artfully paying homage to the array of beautiful brickwork found elsewhere on the street. Although unconventional, the choice also affords the family inside a little more privacy on the street-facing side of their home. Smart!
We supplied both full brick and matching thi brick veneer from Cherokee Brick for this project. The color, known as “Old Orleans,” features a tumbled finish akin to reclaimed brick. Though there’s nothing quite like the real thing, a major perk of faux-salvaged products is their adherence to contemporary ASTM standards. So, if you like the weathered look of old common brick, but want a little more standardization in your life — never fear! We’ve got many different kinds of “vintage-looking” brick around here…
LOCATION: Bucktown, Chicago
ARCHITECT: Mike Shively Architecture
DEVELOPER: Merrion Development, DG Advisors Group
GC: Groove Design + Build
MASON: Solve Construction
PRODUCTS SUPPLIED: Cherokee Brick
