Wonder Wall

Today we built the glass brick wall comprising 56 bricks. This has been a really fun project from inception through to completing the build today. It started off with discussions with the architect many long months ago. We always had to overcome the challenge of the amount of light streaming into the first floor landing. This area links each of the bedrooms and office as well as the staircases. The challenge was to construct an en-suite that allowed light into this area. Urs proposed a high level milk glass window, and it was very easy to take the next step to glass bricks.

Once the decision had been made we had the task of sourcing the materials, as well as concluding the framing construction. The bricks we purchased in Germany. We were amazed at the price discrepancy between suppliers, varying in range from 14 Euros per plain brick down to 2 Euros. We also purchased some coloured bricks (8) which complement the wall tiles in the en-suite.

Reggie did a wonderful job designing the pattern on an Excel table, which enabled flexibility in various designs.

So the wall is built, and short of grouting we are very happy.

The tile layer has made plans to finish the fireplace early next week. The parquet will be laid next week, so we can really think about moving in....And then we can plan a party.