Now in its 50th year, the BDA Brick Awards remain one of the most respected accolades in the construction industry, championing architectural excellence, innovation, and outstanding craftsmanship. This year’s shortlist reflects the breadth of ambition and creativity across the sector, from individual homes to large-scale housing schemes, education buildings and specialist brickwork.
Michelmersh products feature across a wide spectrum of shortlisted entries, from private houses and barn conversions to university buildings, large housing developments and urban regeneration. Their presence highlights the Group’s ability to support both contemporary design and sensitive restoration with materials that balance durability, beauty and environmental responsibility.
2026 Michelmersh Shortlisted Projects:
Heron House | Hampshire Stock Dark Multi – Individual Housing
A private residence by Open Design Studio using Michelmersh’s Dark Multi brick, selected to give the house a rich, textured character.
Cobham House | Lindfield Yellow Multi – Individual Housing
This wonderfully designed home by Phillips Tracey Architects uses Freshfield Lane’s Lindfield Yellow brick, bringing warmth and a softer tonal palette to the design.
Family Home, Wimbledon | Charnwood Legacy Products – Individual Housing
Charnwood Legacy brick lends this Wimbledon residence by ADAM Architecture and Indigo Design Studio a handmade, characterful finish.
Hartdene Barns | First Quality Multi – Small Housing Development
A small housing scheme by Nissen Richards Studio finished in Freshfield Lane’s Selected Darks, contributing depth and variation across the development.
Leon House | First Quality Multi – Medium Housing Development
Michelmersh’s First Quality brick features throughout this medium-scale housing project by Gibson Thornley Architects.
Skinner Street | Multiple Blockleys Products – Large Housing Development
A standout by Leach Rhodes Walker, this large housing scheme draws on a mixed palette from across the Group, including Blockleys Synthesis S01, Blockleys Wrekin Berkshire, Blockleys Wrekin Dark Red and Blockleys Black Smooth, demonstrating the range and versatility available from a single supplier.
Tea Factory | Clayburn Civic – Urban Regeneration
This regeneration project uses Michelmersh’s Clayburn brick alongside Ibstock products to support BDP’s transformation of the site.
Family Home, Wimbledon | Charnwood Legacy Products – Craftsmanship
The same Wimbledon residence returns in the Craftsmanship category, recognising the quality of brickwork using Charnwood brick.
McCrory Brickwork – One Port Street, Manchester | Porcelain White Smooth – Specialist Brickwork Contractor
McCrory Brickwork’s submission for One Port Street by Simpson Haugh in Manchester showcases Michelmersh’s Porcelain White brick, highlighting the contractor’s skill and precision.
Dundee University Life Sciences Innovation Hub | Bowland Grey – Sustainability
Blockleys Bowland Grey brick features on this sustainability-focused university building in Dundee, designed by Oberlander Architects
Hartdene Barns | First Quality Multi – Sustainability
Hartdene Barns also appears in the Sustainability category, again specified in Freshfield Lane’s Selected Darks.
Heron House | Hampshire Stock Dark Multi – Sustainability
Heron House completes the shortlist with a second nomination, recognised in the Sustainability category for its use of Dark Multi brick.
“We’re delighted to see 12 outstanding projects recognised at this year’s Brick Awards; each one a demonstration of what clay brick can achieve when paired with strong design and expert construction. In a year where the industry has had to balance ambition with affordability, these projects prove that doesn’t mean compromising on quality. From individual homes to large-scale regeneration, every project on this list reflects a clear commitment to collaboration, context and construction quality. We thank our partners for continuing to choose Michelmersh products and congratulate all the shortlisted teams.”
Ryan Mahoney, CEO.
Whether you’re planning a new build, a refurbishment, or a project that calls for something a little different, the Michelmersh team is on hand to talk through brick selection, technical specification, and design support. Get in touch with our team today to discuss your next project. Contact us today at: sales@mbhplc.co.uk.
