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In Practice is our regular case-study series focusing on how Austral products have helped bring beauty, form and function to commercial projects. With a special focus on the technical side, it offers professionals real-world insight into how we can help deliver stunning results.

  • In Practice number 34: Wine Innovation Central Building, Urrbrae SA

    Austral Bricks® product: Terraçade XP® in Pilbarra Linear. Five wine research agencies come together in a new, world-class facility at the University of Adelaide. ...

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  • In Practice number 33: Chadstone Place, Chatstome Victoria

    Austral Bricks® products: Terraçade XP® in Pilbara, Bunbury, Kalbarri and Whitehaven in Smooth and Linear finishes; Terrace™ Red and Terrace Cream clay pavers. Australia’s pre-eminent shopping centre embraces the great outdoors. ...

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  • In Practice number 32: Jade Projects 8 Star display home, Seville Grove WA

    Austral Bricks products: Elements™ Zinc clay bricks; Cervantes™ clay bricks; Bristile Roofing™ Valley Essentials™ terracotta roof tiles, Vienna profile in Truffle The high thermal mass of clay bricks is an essential ingredient in creating this energy-saving 8-star ...

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  • In Practice number 31: Kolling Research and Education Building, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards NSW

    Austral Bricks products: Terraçade TL™ in Derwent, Terraçade XP™ in Kimberley Linear and Bunbury Linear Austral Bricks revolutionary Terraçade terracotta façade panels add distinction to this new landmark on the Sydney horizon. ...

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  • In Practice number 30: King George Square Bus Station, Brisbane QLD

    Austral Bricks products: Terraçade XP™ in Pilbarra Smooth The warm colours, durability and low maintenance of Terraçade pays dividends in this unique underground bus station. ...

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  • In Practice number 29: Goode House, Dunsborough WA

    Austral Bricks products: Elements™ clay bricks in Zinc, Modular 76 utility bricks A WA builder creates a showpiece of modern design and construction for his family. ...

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  • In Practice number 28: Rydges Campbelltown Sydney Hotel, Campbelltown NSW

    Austral Bricks products: Bowral™ Blend and Shorthorn Mix dry pressed bricks, commons bricks Face brickwork creates “a luxurious finish” and adds “a level of status” to a four-and-a-half star hotel in outer urban Sydney. ...

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  • In Practice number 27: McDonalds Restaurants, Greenland & Clendon Park NZ

    Austral Bricks products: Terraçade TL™ in Torrens, Franklin and Murray A tale of two Maccas and just one terracotta façade system. The result? Two happy endings. ...

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  • In Practice number 26: 670 Hunter, Newcastle NSW

    Austral Bricks product: Terraçade TL™ in Franklin The designers of this Newcastle office development put Terraçade “through the wringer” before signing off on the aesthetics, performance and cost. ...

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  • In Practice number 25: Chalmer House, Golden Square VIC

    Austral Bricks products: Terraçade TL in Derwent, Elements clay bricks in Zinc The owners of this striking house in regional Victoria “just loved the vibrant colours of Terraçade.” ...

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  • In Practice number 24: Knox One, Wahroonga NSW

    Austral Bricks product: Bowral™ Shorthorn Mix dry pressed bricks Knox Grammar School’s first new building on their senior campus is a knock-out! ...

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  • In Practice number 23: Joy Yeo Centre, Roseville NSW

    Austral Bricks product: Bowral™ Blue dry pressed bricks Bowral dry pressed bricks help build a state-of-the-art performance centre at a prestigious north Sydney girls’ school. ...

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  • In Practice number 22: Mornington Centre, Mornington VIC

    Austral Bricks products: Custom made Nubrik™ pressed bricks (five colours) Custom-made bricks bring the look of weathered timber to a spectacular aged care evaluation centre. Winner of the 2008 Horbury Hunt Award. ...

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  • In Practice number 21: Grossard Court Nursing Home, Cowes VIC

    Austral Bricks product: Homestead Tan clay bricks Face brickwork helps make this attractive new aged care facility as homely as possible for residents and visitors. ...

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  • In Practice number 20: Ford House, Dora Creek NSW

    Austral bricks product: Colourbrick™ in Jetty A builder’s-own on an idyllic site wins Custom Home of the Year, with a little help from Austral Bricks Colourbrick wall colouring system. ...

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  • In Practice number 19: McKinnon Primary School, McKinnon VIC

    Austral Bricks products: Terraçade TL in Derwent, Sandstone clay bricks in Sorrento Face brickwork and Terraçade terracotta façade system come together in the redevelopment and expansion of an established primary school. ...

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  • In Practice number 18: Hotel HQ & Homemaker HQ, Underwood QLD

    Austral Bricks product: Terraçade XP™ in Pilbarra The strong terracotta colour set the theme for a major site redevelopment in south suburban Brisbane. ...

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  • In Practice number 17: Five Dock House, Five Dock NSW

    Austral Bricks products: Bowral™ Blue fry pressed bricks, Commons bricks Winner of the 2007 Wilkinson Prize, this home revisits the basic assumptions of suburban life and creates a house for today’s lifestyles. ...

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  • In Practice number 16: Port Central Office Park, Port of Brisbane QLD

    Austral Bricks products: Riviera Freedom™ clay pavers in Alassio, Modena and Pescara The stain-resistance qualities of Riviera Freedom were the key to their specification in a new Brisbane office park. ...

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  • In Practice number 15: Hunters Green retirement Village, Cranbourne VIC

    Austral bricks products: Nubrik™ Summerhill Pink pressed bricks, Bristile Roofing™ Marseilles Range™ terracotta roof tile in Natural Blend Once again, one of Australia’s largest and most experienced retirement village operators specifies Austral Bricks pressed bric...

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  • In Practice number 14: Commerce Building, Macquarie University, North Ryde NSW

    Austral bricks product: Bowral™ Blue dry pressed bricks Brickwork’s thermal mass qualities, durability and low maintenance needs combine in a landmark entry building to one of Australia’s most respected universities. ...

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  • In Practice number 13: Chapel of the Holy Name, Athelstone SA

    Austral Bricks products: Heritage Range™ clay bricks in Colonial Red “One of the most complex buildings we have designed.” That’s the judgment of the architect of this exciting new chapel in a prestigious Adelaide boys’ school. ...

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  • In Practice number 12: Harrison Street Apartments, Cremorne NSW

    Austral Bricks products: Bowral™ Shorthorn Mix and Bowral Blue dry pressed bricks, commons bricks Bowral Blue and Bowral Shorthorn Mix dry pressed bricks “suit the look that Mosman likes, both the council and the people,” says this experienced developer. ...

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  • In Practice number 11: Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts, Pymble NSW

    Austral Bricks products: Bowral™ Shorthorn Mix and Bowral Blue dry pressed bricks A modern, landmark building is established on the campus of a prestigious Sydney girls’ school. ...

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  • In Practice number 10: Austral Bricks 7 Star Sustainable Home, Kewdale WA

    Austral Bricks products: WA Cream and Pastel™ clay bricks in Cervantes, Verticore™ utility clay blocks, Folklore™ Cobblestone clay pavers, Bristile™ Roofing Vienna™ profile terracotta roof tiles in Copper Blaze Good design, proven materials and established bu...

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  • In Practice number 9: The Plains retirement Village, Eight Mile Plains QLD

    Austral Bricks products: New Century™ clay bricks in Majestic Rose, Premiers Series™ clay bricks in Petersen Familiarity, affordability and low ongoing maintenance needs were central to the specification of brick in this new aged care facility. ...

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  • In Practice number 8: Max Webber Library, Blacktown NSW

    Austral Bricks product: Terraçade XP™ in Pilbarra Linear The earthy colours of the Terraçade terracotta façade tiles add warmth and create a contrast in this substantial façade. ...

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  • In Practice number 7: Narellan Library & Community Space, Narellan NSW

    Austral Bricks products: Bowral Murray Grey and Bowral Blue dry pressed bricks, Extruded Universal Commons clay bricks Brickwork sets the style for a revitalised town centre in outer Sydney. ...

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  • In Practice number 6: Carnegie Library & Community Centre, Carnegie VIC

    Austral Bricks products: Elements™ clay bricks in Zinc, Sandstone™ clay bricks in Sorrento The solidity of brickwork and the strength of colour help create a striking addition to an established suburban streetscape. ...

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  • In Practice number 5: Concept Display Home, Blackwood Park VIC

    Austral bricks product: Colourbrick™ in Bayside As soon as Adelaide developer Roger Byass saw Colourbrick, he knew he had found the answer for his next display home. ...

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  • In Practice number 4: Program-based Learning Suite, Latrobe University, Bundoora VIC

    Austral bricks product: Terraçade XP™ in Tennant Linear Terraçade forms a lightweight, durable, low maintenance façade on a site with low loadbearing capacity. ...

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  • In Practice number 3: Seymour Residence, Kew VIC

    Austral Bricks product: Terraçade XP™ in Kimberley Smooth The genuine fired terracotta colour of Terraçade highlights the façade, “giving something for the rest of the building to hang off,” says the architect. ...

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  • In Practice number 2: Townhouse, South Melbourne VIC

    Austral Bricks products: Terraçade XP™ in Bunbury Linear Austral Bricks Terraçade terracotta façade system creates a uniquely contemporary identity in a heritage precinct. ...

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  • In Practice number 1: Epstein Residence, Glen Iris VIC

    Austral Bricks products: Elements™ clay bricks in Blue Onyx, grey concrete masonry An experienced architect embraces modern design and building technology … and Austral Bricks Elements semi-glazed bricks ...

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