See our collection of nine breeze blocks that reinforce a pragmatic aestheticism in modern residential architecture.
The patterned concrete blocks we see in homes today originated from American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who led a movement from decoration to functionality in the early . These blocks surfaced in warm climates to simultaneously , favoured by architecture for creating a softer boundary . We’ve curated nine examples of breeze blocks that all share the utilitarian, geometric qualities that make the block an enduring favourite.
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This Italian clay block is a re-imagining of the traditional 20th Century breeze block by . The has a halved square design that develops a light play experience that differs depending on the brick’s configuration.
Simplistic in its appearance but intricate in design, the is made from terracotta hand pressed by Spanish artisans.
The is a crisp white cement block in square form. The circular cut-out in the middle creates a large amount of negative space for light to shine through.
Designed by is a modular cement breeze block in a matt cement finish that can be combined to create angled surfaces, depending on orientation.
from Cubic Products has an intricate pattern that reflects the Hindu sign for luck and fortune, creating a visual effect when it interacts with light.
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