Broadmeadows Town Hall
- Bricks
- Krause Classic 76mm Bricks in Terracotta
- Design
- Kerstin Thompson Architects
- Engineering
- OPS Engineers
- Photography
- Dan Preston
The restored Broadmeadows Town Hall by Kerstin Thompson Architects is a masterclass in respecting history while embracing the future.
For this landmark civic project, the design champions the town hall’s original red brickwork, introducing striking new elements that sit in perfect harmony with the heritage structure.
Krause 76mm Bricks in Terracotta are used to form the spectacular new architectural cuts – including a grand circular portal on the northern face. With their subtle variations and warm tones, the bricks create a rich, textural finish that is both highly contemporary and deeply connected to the building’s cultural memory, truly celebrating the beauty and versatility of brick.
"The big move here is a grand civic circular opening – recalling Louis Kahn at Exeter and Dhaka but also precedents closer to home... The arch and surrounding wall are rebuilt brickwork, in a mix of bricks similar but subtly different."
