Ornament and Brickwork

For the new cinema in Cahors in southern France the office of Antonio Virga Architecte designed a brick facade that seems almost weightless due to omitting individual bricks.
Masonry brick has inspired architects for millennia, motivating them to explore opportunities of design. The story of this construction material continues to be told, as demonstrated by many new projects in recent years – featuring remarkably creative, diverse and sensual brick facades.
For the new cinema in Cahors in southern France the office of Antonio Virga Architecte designed a brick facade that seems almost weightless due to omitting individual bricks.