Instead of a cavity wall (CMU/block and face brick) the project was constructed by using a single wythe clay masonry unit. The industry refers this as “structural brick,” and the manufacturer —Interstate Brick — uses the trademark name “Atlas” brick.
On the face, we supplied reclaimed common brick from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hailing from our sister company, The Brickyard Inc. Check out the image gallery for a truly remarkable masonry cleaning job… after a little bath, the light tone common brick is nearly unrecognizable!
LOCATION: 647 W Melrose St Unit 5, Chicago, IL 60657
See more on the architect’s website.
Architect: Sullivan Goulette Wilson
Developer: GVP Development
Products Supplied: Reclaimed “Milwaukee Cream” Commons, Interstate Brick
