Celebrating design through fired-clay brick

Residential—Multifamily- 64 University Place in New York. Images courtesy BIA

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has recognized 42 winning projects in the 2025 Brick in Architecture Awards, the world’s leading design competition featuring fired-clay brick.

The 42 winners were judged by a jury of peers spanning the United States, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, and South Africa.

Winners include Best in Class, Gold, Silver and Bronze with an overall Craftsmanship Award honoring a mason or team of masons for artful or unique installation.

Education—Colleges and universities- Myers Switchgear in Pennsylvania

The winning projects and teams will be honored live on stage at the first Brick Excellence Gala on April 9, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, during the National Clay Brick Expo.

Commercial—Amant Campus Gallery & Cafe in New York

Some of this year’s winners are:

  • Commercial—Amant Campus Gallery & Cafe in New York
  • Education (Colleges and universities)—Myers Switchgear in Pennsylvania
  • Residential (multi-family) 64 University Place in New York