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CEO MESSAGE - THINK BRICK AWARDS 2023


It’s often said time is eternal. Our built environment suggests this is certainly the case.


As the 18th Think Brick Awards approach, we invite you to cast your eyes over the world’s ancient wonders, modern architectural marvels – and everything in between – and bask in the beauty of the earthly building materials that made each one.

Bricks, blocks, pavers and tiles play starring roles in the most breathtaking buildings, from pyramids and palaces to today’s awe-inspiring addresses. They also preserve human history, shape the present and propel progress.

The age-old alchemy of architecture and masonry continues to unearth new innovations.

In celebration of this enduring ingenuity, our theme for the 2023 Think Brick Awards is ‘UNEARTHED’.

We at Think Brick are passionate about ‘unearthing’ the potential of masonry in modern Australian architecture. To this end, we have carved out a rock-solid reputation for rewarding creativity, craftsmanship and the recognition of brick, block, pavers and roof tiles as pre-eminent building materials.

The Think Brick Awards provide a prestigious platform for architects to push boundaries in projects by reimagining the application of brick, block, paver and roof tile in all aspects of contemporary building and landscape design.

Each year, hundreds of entrants vie for share of prize money from Australia’s richest design awards, across 6 main built project categories:

  1. The Horbury Hunt Commercial Award celebrates innovation and craftsmanship in commercial brickwork – entrants recognised in this hotly-contested category have reached the pinnacle of showcasing brick design in our industry.
  2. The Horbury Hunt Residential Award recognises the outstanding use of brick in the design of residential projects and champions this humble building material’s unlimited possibilities in the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary architecture.
  3. In association with the Concrete Masonry Association of Australia (CMAA), the Kevin Borland Masonry Award commends commercial and residential built projects that highlight the design potential of concrete masonry.
  4. Also, in association with the CMAA, the Bruce Mackenzie Landscape Award rewards outstanding built projects that use clay brick and concrete masonry in landscape and urban design.
  5. In association with the Australian Roofing Tile Association (ARTA), the Robin Dods Roof Tile Excellence Award invites you to unleash your imagination regarding the design applications for terracotta and concrete roof tiles.
  6. The New Entrant awards recognises fresh architectural talent within our built environment, open to all designers who have not entered the Think Brick Awards before.

Entries are open from Monday, 16th January until Friday, 31st March 2023. Winners will be announced in August 2023, with event details provided closer to this time.


Elizabeth McIntyre

Group CEO
Think Brick Australia, CMAA & ARTA

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