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Informal brick-maker Anah Mulaudzi near Thohoyandou prepares her clamp kiln for firing using macadamia nut shells as her fuel source.

Fostering sustainability in brickmaking micro-enterprises

The Clay Brick Association of South Africa (CBA), EcoMetrix Africa (EMA) and Partners for Innovation (PfI) have been commissioned to execute a 3-year project co-sponsored by the European Union (EU...view more

New housing development in Johannesburg

4 million Corobrik face bricks contribute to new housing development in Johannesburg

Development in South Africa’s housing market continues on an upward trend with quality, sustainable...view more

Innovative designs emanate from Corobrik-sponsored Creative Bricklaying Workshop

A busy afternoon of novice bricklaying and paving revealed some hidden talents and creativity among the various women participating in Creative Bricklaying Workshop at Corobrik’s Avoca Factory on...view more

The Beyond the Binary panel discussion members were Senzekile Mlambo, Russel Hlongwane, Prof. Monique Marks, Linda Danisa, Kerry Frizelle (Facilitator) and Wouter Gildenhuys

Women in Architecture go ‘Beyond the Binary’

Durban 28 August 2018. As architects, women can be agents for change both in the workplace and in the way they approach designing the future built environment.

This was the consensus at...view more

Corobrik officially opens the doors of its new Springs Centre

Growing demand for quality bricks and pavers in eastern Gauteng prompted the opening of the Corobrik Springs Centre, the 25th Corobrik sales’ centre to be opened countrywide. Customers and their...view more

PICTURE CREDIT: Urban Dynamics - Corobrik’s CoroJem Classic Blend Travertine gave the perfect finish to the Zamdela Community Residential Units in Sasolburg

Affordable housing development

Corobrik’s CoroJem Classic Blend Travertine face brick proves the right choice for affordable housing development

Corobrik continues to contribute to the provision of affordable housing...view more

Corobrik steps on the gas with multi-billion rand investment

Corobrik, South Africa’s leading brick maker, has embarked on a multi-billion rand investment roll out to grow its business and develop new markets over the next five to six years.

Dirk...view more

uMkhumbane Museum - North Entrance Elevation (Photographer Roy Reed)

Clay brick makes history at the uMkhumbane Museum

Clay brick is an integral part of the personality of the new uMkhumbane Cultural Museum at Cato Manor, Durban. eThekwini Municipality’s award-winning museum surrounds an atrium space with a...view more

Pictured second from the left with his winning thesis Urban Campus is Warren van Niekerk of the University of Cape Town. Warren van Niekerk will represent his university at the 2017 Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards in Johannesburg in April 2018. He is pictured with from left: Similo Douglas from Corobrik, Christie Van Niekerk Corobrik Western Cape Manager, and Siyanda Mapekula from Corobrik.

Sustainable construction is integral to superior design

Sustainable architecture extends and complements the accepted building design concerns of aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, durability, function and comfort. If one defines sustainability as meeting...view more

Su-Elna Bester from the University of the Free State is this year’s regional winner of the Corobrik Architectural Student Awards. Her thesis is entitled ‘The M.CAC / Multi-Cultural Assimilation Centre of Dubai. She is pictured with left Ockert van Heerden of Corobrik, Henry Pretorious and Jan Smit from the University

Innovation differentiates design resolutions at UFS

Innovation and an appreciation of South Africa’s cultural diversity stand out in The University of the Free State, Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards

Innovation is the...view more

Menlyn Learning Hub

Corobrik’s Graphite pavers add to the modern Menlyn Learning Hub

The vibrant design of Menlyn Learning Hub within Menlo Park, Pretoria, has been carefully matched with durable,...view more

The newly built kitchen at the Matroosberweg Primary School has been built from bricks donated by Corobrik. Constantia Travertine clay face bricks have been used to construct the kitchen that feeds one thousand primary school children every day.

Corobrik donates face bricks for construction of school kitchen

More than 1 000 primary school pupils in Belhar, Western Cape, are receiving regular meals from the newly-built onsite kitchen constructed using 12 000 Constantia Travertine variation face bricks...view more

Face brick helps riverside holiday home blend with the landscape

Earthy face brick – inside and out - is the standout feature of a modern holiday home on the Free State side of the Vaal River designed by Johannesburg-based Thorsten Deckler of 26’10 South...view more

Bricklayer training programme empowers youth

A mutually beneficial partnership between Corobrik and the Department of Public Works will result in the upskilling of 30 Western Cape residents, improving their future employment opportunities...view more

Corobrik’s Onyx Satin face brick was used in an inspired design to create an ecologically, socially and economically sustainable flagship building for the I-CAT Environmental Solutions in Pretoria.

Face brick meets sustainable needs of modern development

Mirroring I-CAT Environmental Solutions’ principles of ecological sustainability, its flagship Pretoria-based building was constructed using only environmentally-aligned products, among them,...view more