Our project for the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is nearing completion!
We provided Interstate 2.25×16” Atlas structural brick in two different textures of the “Copperstone” color, which is highlighted by a unique bond pattern that creates a zipper-like illusion running up the wall.
This contemporary masonry design looks like it takes some inspiration from a Chicago classic, if you ask us — back in the 1920s, the popular “scratch and smooth” brick texture, which alternates two textures on one brick, created the illusion of a checkerboard on numerous local residences. It’s nice to see this 100-year old brick design technique seeing new interpretations!
Check back soon for completed project photos.
Read the project announcement here.
Read more about the project on The News-Gazette.
LOCATION: Wright St & Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
ARCHITECT: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
GC: Pepper Construction
MASON: Otto Baum Company
PRODUCT SUPPLIED: Interstate Brick
