At a black-tie ceremony held in London on Wednesday 6th November, Brabazon was announced as the 2024 Brick Awards’ ‘Large Development of the Year’ in a competition entered by the world’s leading architects, specialist contractors and developers.

The Brick Development Association’s Brick Awards, which celebrate international excellence in brick architecture and craftsmanship, welcomes hundreds of notable projects each year across 18 categories.

Group of 2024 Brick Awards winners smiling and cheering.
2024 Brick Awards winners.

Praising both the design and build quality, the judges described Brabazon as being “a highly successful development that shows how the consistent use of a well-chosen clay brick can help to define the character of a new residential area.”

Freshfield Lane Selected Dark & Light bricks manufactured by Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC were selected by YTL Developments and architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios to create a cohesive look and feel for the properties at The Hangar District - the first residential phase at Brabazon.

Intricate brickwork detailing, such as Flemish Bond, soldier courses and recessed doors and windows, has been designed to add character and cohesion to the neighbourhood using a blend of light, multi-coloured and dark clay bricks.

Male and female walking in front of a red brick house at Brabazon.
Red brick house showcasing Freshfield Lane Selected Dark & Light bricks.

The judges celebrated Brabazon’s architecture, highlighting that it is “the simplicity and the consistency of the use of a clay brick over many different buildings, with different scales, geometries and configurations [that]… ties the development together. There is an economy of means that should be celebrated.”

The brick manufacturers (Michelmersh) and suppliers (Taylor Maxwell & Co) said of the win: “We are delighted that Brabazon has won the Large Housing Development Award at the 2024 BDA Brick Awards.

“This well-deserved win is a testament to the creativity, hard work and passion poured into every aspect of this project. A true example of exceptional design, quality craftsmanship and brickwork with outstanding clay materials coming together to create an award-winning design. A massive well done to everyone involved!”

Brabazon 2024 Brick Awards Developer of the Year.
YTL Developments and partners.

Seb Loyn, Director of Planning & Development at YTL Developments, said, “When you walk through the community at Brabazon, the intricate detailing of the facades is one of the first indicators that this neighbourhood is designed to be different.

“We are all delighted to have won this award against tough national and international competition!”

Brabazon’s award-winning brickwork is evolving further with the addition of the second residential phase known as The Heritage District, building on the intricate craftsmanship showcased at The Hangar District.

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Project Team:

Brick Manufacturer: Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC

Brick Supplier: Taylor Maxwell & Co Ltd

Architects: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios / Grant Associates

Brickwork Contractor: YTL Developments