Michelmersh proudly took home four awards at this year’s Brick Awards, including the prestigious Architects’ Choice Award, at the ceremony held on 5th November. Joined by partners, architects and contractors, the Michelmersh team celebrated being part of some truly outstanding examples of contemporary brickwork.
This year, the Michelmersh Group’s diverse portfolio of clay products excelled across the Refurbishment, Large Housing, Specialist Brickwork and Commercial categories. The results reflect the versatility of Michelmersh bricks and their ability to elevate both modern and traditional architecture. Across all projects, judges recognised how our materials contribute to durable, beautiful and sustainable design.
Architects Choice Award & Commercial Commendation:
Marylebone Place by Fletcher Priest Architects won the Architects’ Choice Award, with Charnwood’s Legacy bricks carefully selected to achieve an elegant gradation from grey to white across the façade. The design also incorporates bold red brickwork to complement the tonal palette, creating a refined reinterpretation of a 1930s neo-Georgian office building. Brick detailing, including recessed window arches, brings visual depth and a welcoming presence to this sensitive reinvention in a traditionally conservative part of London.
Refurbishment Award:
One of the Group’s standout projects, Tileyard North in Wakefield, saw Hawkins\Brown transform the former Rutland Mills into one of the UK’s largest creative hubs outside London. Through careful restoration and adaptive reuse, the design celebrates the site’s industrial heritage while introducing new spaces for collaboration and innovation. Blockleys Windermere Grey and Park Royal bricks were selected to complement the mill’s original patchwork of historic brickwork, seamlessly blending the old and the new.
Judges’ Comments:
“A meticulous restoration that balances heritage preservation with modern usability, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and respect for the original fabric”
Large Housing Development:
Bulrush Court in London by Pitman Tozer Architects uses Floren Avorio in this gorgeous redevelopment as part of a 950-home masterplan. This phase of the project offers 144 affordable homes in a mid-rise mansion block – it also includes a public area and commercial space. Built with community in mind, the project is conceived as a city block with ample opportunity for human interaction. Clay Brick is used for the facades, with different coloured brick from different suppliers creating bold blocks of colour between the floors. The soft reds and pinks of Florens Avorio doing a wonderful job of offsetting against other colours.
Judges’ Comments:
“A refined and coherent composition, elevated by warm brick tones, subtle detailing, and durable base treatments”
Specialist Brickwork Contractor Award:
We were delighted to be among the projects selected by Swift Brickwork Contractors as part of their submission for the Specialist Brickwork Contractor Award, as a company that showcases innovation and sustainability their ideologies as a business align perfectly with the Michelmersh Groups, as well as their health and safety initiatives and approach to training being industry benchmarks within the clay sector. The Bishops Stortford High School uses the ever-popular Lindfield Yellow and Selected Dark bricks to create a unique, contrasting façade between warm yellow bricks and elements of metalwork and window trim.
Judges’ Comments:
“The 2025 winner is an industry-leading contractor demonstrating excellence across quality, safety, and workforce development. Swift Brickwork Contractors Ltd showcases innovation, precision, and a strong commitment to sustainability and client satisfaction. With rigorous quality management, a flawless safety record, and a proactive approach to training and apprenticeships, the company sets a benchmark for professionalism and continuous improvement in the brickwork industry”.
Ryan Mahoney, Michelmersh Group CEO attended on the night stating:
“The Michelmersh Group is proud to celebrate its success across 4 categories at this year’s awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of our partners and the versatility of our clay products. Spanning Refurbishment, Housing, Commercial and The Architects Choice Award, these accolades highlight how Michelmersh’s products have been thoughtfully applied to both contemporary architecture and the sensitive restoration of historic buildings.
We are especially proud to see our products contribute to award-winning projects in the Refurbishment and Architectural Choice categories, where their character, durability and craftsmanship have been used to exceptional effect. This recognition reflects the dedication of our talented employees, the skill of the architects and contractors we collaborate with, and the enduring quality of our materials.
These awards reaffirm Michelmersh’s commitment to producing sustainable, high-quality clay products that enrich the built environment and demonstrate the beauty and diversity of British brickmaking.”
To view more award-winning projects from the Michelmersh Group, visit: www.mbhplc.co.uk and to enquire about our products, contact: sales@mbhplc.co.uk
