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Wienerberger announces the 11th Brick Award 2024

Ceramics of Italy

For almost two decades, wienerberger has been celebrating the outstanding achievements of brick architecture and highlighting the transformative power of this material in contemporary design. The category winners and the overall winner of the Brick Award 24 will be announced at the award ceremony to be held on 6 June 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

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Barnwood Adds Warmth to Modern Glass Retreat in Belgium

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects shared photos and information about the Graafjansdijk House , a modern project they envisioned in Knokke, Belgium. The building, near the Netherlands border, was constructed in a rural area overlooking a meadow. From afar, one can make out a contemporary silhouette, developed mostly horizontally.

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Dean Howell elected WFCA chairman of the board

Floor Covering News

.” According to the WFCA, Howell spent 18 years in the corporate world working for The Trane Company and Home Depot, where his service took him and his family abroad for seven years in Belgium, China, France and the Netherlands. When defining their business, the Howell’s said they drew inspiration from their time overseas.