Special Shaped Bricks And Tiles

Special Shaped Bricks and Tiles for Distinctive Architectural Detailing

Creative Brick Solutions supplies special shaped bricks and tiles that give architects greater freedom to move beyond standard formats and create more expressive facades. From functional corner and sill details to sculptural profiles, projecting elements and bespoke motifs, specialist shapes can introduce depth, rhythm, shadow and identity into your building project.

Our range includes special shaped bricks, shaped brick slips, motif brick slips, bespoke glazed bricks and tiles, shaped tiles, Coste profiles and hit-and-miss products. These can be developed in different sizes, colours, textures and finishes to complement surrounding brickwork or create a deliberate architectural contrast.

Our brick experts work collaboratively with architects, designers and contractors from the early concept stage. We can help adapt existing products, explore bespoke profiles, develop samples and advise on suitable fixing methods, ensuring each detail is visually distinctive, technically considered and practical to deliver.

SPECIAL SHAPED BRICKS

Add significant value and uniqueness to a project with special shaped bricks. These are available in a wide variety of unique shapes designed to meet specific structural requirements, aesthetic preferences, or a combination of both.

SPECIAL SHAPED SLIPS

Special shaped brick slips give architects creative freedom to build unique designs. These slips differ from a standard brick in that they can complement and contrast standard brick metrics. They are half the size of a regular brick, opening many design opportunities.

Motif Brick Slips

Motif brick slips give architects creative freedom to build truly distinctive facades. These slips allow bespoke relief patterns and motifs into the surface of your facade. They bring unique detailing to key areas, creating architectural identity and visual interest.

Glazed Cill Bricks

Glazed cill bricks provide a practical and distinctive finish around window openings, combining shaped ceramic profiles with durable glazed surfaces. Available in a range of profiles and glazed colours.

Bespoke Glazed Brick and Tiles

Bespoke glazed brick and tiles give architects and designers the freedom to move beyond standard formats and finishes. From custom shapes and unique profiles to project-specific colours.

SHAPED TILES

This modern design gives any building’s façade a natural look within the urban environment. These bricks will bring an optical sensation to your project’s exterior.

COSTE

This terracotta brick, created and designed by the architect Vincent Coste, can be used to created lines and patterns, especially when paired with smooth brick slips.

HIT & MISS BRICKS

Hit and miss bricks can provide buildings with a unique and distinctive appearance. Their design creates a pattern where the bricks are not fully aligned, with gaps showing parts of the underlying wall.

FAQs

What systems can special shaped tiles be fixed to?

The fixing method generally depends on the size and shape, but adhesive installation onto External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems is often preferred. Adhesive fixing gives greater flexibility in positioning and alignment, helping architects achieve the fine detailing and crisp finishes that these products are designed to deliver. This approach ensures both long-term performance and the freedom for you to pursue your intended aesthetic vision.

What colours are available?

All finishes from the Rairies Montrieux collection can be specified, ranging from natural terracotta hues to refined engobed tones and vibrant glazed colours. This spectrum allows projects to either blend seamlessly into their context or introduce striking visual accents. The choice of colour not only defines the character of your facade, but also influences how light interacts with its surface throughout the day.

Can bespoke shapes or tiles be designed?

Yes, bespoke options are available and can be tailored to meet the precise requirements of your design. Working in collaboration with architects and contractors, we can adapt existing formats or develop completely new profiles that bring unique details to your facade. While additional design charges may apply, the result is a custom solution that enriches both the functionality and the architectural character of your building project.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

There is no fixed minimum order for our special shaped products, making them suitable for both small detailing and large-scale projects. However, smaller or highly customised orders may involve longer lead times to accommodate production schedules.

How can special shaped bricks and tiles influence the overall design?

Special shaped bricks and tiles are often used to introduce depth, rhythm, and individuality to a facade. They can create shadow lines, accentuate corners, frame openings, or bring a sense of movement across a building's surface. By combining these shapes with different bonds, colours, or textures, architects can achieve facades that are both technically precise and visually distinctive, turning functional details into key design features.

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