Brick Houses

Explore our collection of Brick Houses
featured on Lunchbox Architect.

Bricks are one of the oldest building materials. And the fact that so many of the first brick structures are around today is a testament to their longevity and timeless style. Bricks are versatile, durable and affordable. There's a reason the age-old advice is to invest in bricks and mortar.

Architects tend to be creative when designing modern brick houses, using the modular, repeating pattern inherent to the bricks to their advantage. Brick houses might use an unusual brick pattern, a striking combination of bricks or a choice of bricks appropriate to the area or era. Reclaimed brick houses are also a creative way to instantly add a sense of history to a new home or extension.

And now with sustainability front of mind, brick can be used inside or in 'reverse' veneer to boost your home's thermal mass, keeping you warmer in winter and cooler in summer. And thanks to their durability they have a very long lifecycle which is great news for conserving resources in a sustainable build.

Take a look at some of the brick houses we've featured on Lunchbox Architect and appreciate their timeless charm, or that glimmer of modernity in what you thought were bog-standard bricks.

Check out the brick houses previously featured on Lunchbox Architect

The Final Edit: A Home Fifteen Years in the Making

A third and final renovation unifies a once-pieced-together home with warmth, flair, and a gourmet-worthy kitchen at its core.

This is Kelly: An Interwar Gem Gets Her Groove Back

Kelly’s rebirth proves that timeless design and sun-drenched spaces can transform even the most forgotten homes.

Blurring Boundaries: A Heritage Home That Flows Indoors and Out

Sun-drenched and stylish—skylights flood the open-plan kitchen with natural light.

Preserving Charm While Building for the Future

Blending Victorian-era details with a contemporary design approach creates a home that respects two worlds...

How a Tiny 8 Square Metre Extension Transformed an 1830s Cottage

Small extension, big impact—see how a compact addition and a lot of thoughtful design transformed this historic home.

Historic limestone stable transformed into a modern family home

A hidden piece of history reshapes a modern Fremantle home renovation thanks to some creative design solutions...

Stunning Art Deco home renovation blends classic with modern

This Art Deco home renovation references the original to create a home that is full of character and perfect for modern living.

Transforming a '90s red brick project home into something special

Who would have thought a modest red brick project home could be hiding so much potential. The transformation is stunning...

Reclaimed Bricks Provide Warmth and Solidity to Otherwise Light Home

Reclaimed bricks are used in various ways to bring a sense of history and weight to this inner-city extension.

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