(openPR) - The most innovative and inspirational applications of brick detailing are brought to life in the latest issue of DZine, the quarterly magazine from Ibstock Brick (www.ibstock.com).

The final chapter in a three part special, the ‘Details’ issue of DZine takes an in-depth look into eight different projects from across the UK, each one taking a different approach to design and highlighting just how easy it is to create even more visually distinctive and memorable buildings using brick detailing. Other themes covered in the trilogy include colour and texture in brick design.

One of the projects featured in the ‘Details’ issue includes the BDA Award Winning Christ’s College School in Guildford which successfully uses semi-glazed brickwork with intricate detailing to emphasise its status as a civic building.

The regular ‘Back to Basics’ feature examines the importance of durability of masonry and why choosing the right brick for the job, is even more important than ever before.

The magazine also includes a review of the prestigious 2010 BDA Brick Awards which saw Ibstock take home an impressive six awards, twice as many as any other brick maker, including the coveted ‘Supreme Award’ for the Olympic Substation.

Andrew Halstead-Smith, marketing manager at Ibstock, commented: “Now more than ever, architects and specifiers are turning to brick to help them create even more visually distinctive and memorable buildings. The latest issue of DZine, which includes everything you could ever need to know about detailing, really does demonstrate that there is no limit to what can be achieved with brick.”

To receive a free subscription to Ibstock’s DZine, contact 0844 800 4578, or register online at www.ibstock.com.

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Note to Editor:
At the 2010 BDA Brick Awards, Ibstock swept the board, taking home an impressive six awards, twice as many as any other brickmaker. As well as winning the Supreme Award and Best Public Building for the Olympic Substation, the company was shortlisted for 40 projects across 14 categories.

The leading brickmaker was also awarded the highly coveted ‘Brick and Block Supplier of the Year’ award at this year’s National Buying Group (NBG) Supplier Awards.

As the UK’s largest brick manufacturer, Ibstock invests heavily in ensuring a more sustainable future through its manufacturing, its communities and its products - over £55 million since 2003.

Bolstering its commitment to sustainable business, Ibstock has also become the first UK brick manufacturer to be awarded a ‘very good’ rating for the responsible sourcing standard, BES 6001.

The company offers an unrivalled choice of almost 500 different competitively priced products in its extensive range, which includes prefabricated brickwork components, rainscreens and a diverse selection of special shaped bricks and pavers.

All Ibstock’s products are backed by its unique technical, design, stockist and site support services and comprehensive information - website and literature. Almost 300 years’ brick making experience is sustained by Ibstock’s national network of 22 factories and distribution centres.

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For further press information contact/reader enquires:
Nikki Poyser, IAS B2B Marketing, Clarence Mill, Clarence Road, Bollington, Cheshire, SK10 5JZ. Tel: 01625 578 578 Fax: 01625 578 579, email nicola.poyser@iasb2b.com.

For further product/technical information, contact:
Ibstock Brick at Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6HS. Tel: 01530 261999 Fax: 01530 257457.