The architecture of Howe Street in Lincoln Park is getting even more noteworthy this year with the impending completion of this modern brick masterpiece. An impressive design-build job by Casagrande, this house is just a few properties north of the following project we did:
Black Brick Weave Residence — D Space Studio
This home also incorporates some unique masonry details — check out the “jack arches” above the top row of windows. Unlike regular arches, jack arches aren’t curved at the bottom, but instead flat across. Each brick is uniquely wedge-shaped to fit within the form, and the result is a much stronger, compressed alternative to a typical window lintel.
Bricks can be cut onsite to fit the arch, but in this case, we ordered custom brick shapes from the Watsontown factory instead. This handsome red brick color is called “Pennewine,” and was specifically chosen for its handcrafted, old-world look. The black and brown tones included are intentional, and created by the way the bricks are stacked and fired in the kiln.
LOCATION: Lincoln Park, Chicago
ARCHITECT/GC: Casagrande Architects
PRODUCT SUPPLIED: Wastontown Brick
