Clerkenwell Design Week is underway in the heart of central London, bringing together creative talents from the worlds of architecture and design. To mark the festival, Artefact Studio has created a temporary pavilion using bricks made of reclaimed stone—said to emit 75% less greenhouse gases than traditional fired bricks.

Dubbed Brick from a Stone, the shelter is located at Clerkenwell Green. It was built using around 860 stone bricks, made from ‘unloved’ slabs of limestone and sandstone discarded for their superficial imperfection. British suppliers Albion Stone and Hutton Stone recently launched the stone bricks, which claim they produce around 25% of the emissions of traditional clay brick manufacturing, as they do not need to be fired.

The Clerkenwell structure is three metres high and has six columns and a staggered horizontal base to create seating. Its roof, meanwhile, is made from timber slats and recyclable plastic, offering shade for users.

Brick from a Stone showcases the versatility and beauty of stone brick as architects and construction companies seek more affordable, sustainable materials.

[Source: Dezeen]

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