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Hey! Ever thought bricks could be this extra? Welcome to the wild world of Brick Expressionism, where boring old bricks turn into jaw-dropping shapes, faces, and patterns you didn't even know you were craving. We went snooping through a cool Reddit group sharing these bold brick beauties from all over the globe. Ready to see some seriously clever brickwork that makes you want to reach out and touch? Let’s dive in!

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Martinkerk Church In Groningen, Netherlands

Martinkerk Church In Groningen, Netherlands

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    The Technical Administration Building Of Hoechst Ag In Frankfurt, Germany

    The Technical Administration Building Of Hoechst Ag In Frankfurt, Germany

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    #3

    Hamburg Planetarium In Hamburg, Germany

    Hamburg Planetarium In Hamburg, Germany

    u/ManiaforBeatles Report

    "This planetarium lives in an Art-Deco water tower. Fancy, right? Built over a century ago, it's been wowing stargazers since 1915."

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    #4

    The Mind-Blowing Roof Of Hoechst Ag Administration, Frankfurt, Germany

    The Mind-Blowing Roof Of Hoechst Ag Administration, Frankfurt, Germany

    u/Boluddhismo Report

    "They call this the Cathedral of Industry for a reason. Look straight up and catch the crazy colorful light show through the rooftop windows lighting up the brick fortress below. Travel pro tip: a must-see!"

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    #6

    The Village West, Manhattan, NYC, USA

    The Village West, Manhattan, NYC, USA

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    "A brand-new 13-story brick beauty right in Manhattan’s West Village. Looks like home just got fancy."

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    #7

    Steinman Park In Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Steinman Park In Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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    #8

    The Ouse Valley Viaduct In West Sussex, England

    The Ouse Valley Viaduct In West Sussex, England

    u/RainbowWarrior73 Report

    "Big arches, big mood. If you hop on the London to Brighton train, you’ll cross this masterpiece that even has a cool nickname: the Balcombe Viaduct."

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    #9

    Facade Clock In Gärdesskolan, Stockholm

    Facade Clock In Gärdesskolan, Stockholm

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    Designed in 1945, this clock is the definition of brick swag.

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    #10

    Shipping House By Jan Van Der Mey, 1916, In Amsterdam

    Shipping House By Jan Van Der Mey, 1916, In Amsterdam

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    Robinson-Crusoe-Haus And Haus Atlantis Böttcherstraße In Bremen, Germany

    Robinson-Crusoe-Haus And Haus Atlantis Böttcherstraße In Bremen, Germany

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    #12

    Gaoxingli Insun Cinema In Haikou, China

    Gaoxingli Insun Cinema In Haikou, China

    u/xtiaaneubaten Report

    Completed in 2024, this cinema is serious brick goals.

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    Rivierenbuurt 'Wavy' Balconies In Rivierenbuurt, Amsterdam

    Rivierenbuurt 'Wavy' Balconies In Rivierenbuurt, Amsterdam

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    Built in the early 1920s and still rocking those wavy vibes.

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    #14

    The Largest Brick-Built Bridge In The World

    The Largest Brick-Built Bridge In The World

    u/Duklord96 Report

    Built way back in 1861, this German giant bridge screams ‘Look at me!’ from over 200,000 bricks.

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    #15

    Unhistoric Townhouse In New York, USA

    Unhistoric Townhouse In New York, USA

    u/Srbinos Report

    Just a 5-story brick house doing its thing in NYC.

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    #16

    ‘aufstieg Der Begabten’

    ‘aufstieg Der Begabten’

    u/dbhaugen Report

    An epic 1950 photo that’s all kinds of vintage brick mood.

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    #17

    "Forbidden Churro"

    "Forbidden Churro"

    u/alekseytihonov61 Report

    Not a snack, but a quirky brick spot in England that makes you do a double take.

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    #18

    Ohjo Building Kabukicho

    Ohjo Building Kabukicho

    u/biwook Report

    Tokyo’s event venue in a red light district, rocking some serious brick attitude.

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    #19

    The Gallery House In Bansberia, West Bengal, India

    The Gallery House In Bansberia, West Bengal, India

    u/Mimir-is-Here Report

    Made with ceramics and brickwork, this place is serving looks.

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    #21

    Horace Mann Middle School In Denver, Colorado

    Horace Mann Middle School In Denver, Colorado

    u/rskiarsis Report

    "Built in 1931 and still schooling us on brick style."

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    #22

    Abandoned Steam Mill In Bucharest, Romania

    Abandoned Steam Mill In Bucharest, Romania

    u/Urbanexploration2021 Report

    170 years old but still standing tall like a brick boss.

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    #23

    The Verona In NYC, USA

    The Verona In NYC, USA

    u/stook_jaint Report

    "A Queen Anne-style six-story apartment that masters the brick game since 1888."

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    #24

    Iglesia De Atlántida Cristo Obrero Y Nuestra Señora De Lourdes In Canelones, Uruguay

    Iglesia De Atlántida Cristo Obrero Y Nuestra Señora De Lourdes In Canelones, Uruguay

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    Built in 1958 by Eladio Dieste, bricks just got holy.

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    #25

    Athena Theatre In Leicester, UK

    Athena Theatre In Leicester, UK

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    Opened as a cinema in 1938, now a party spot with bricks to spare.

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    #26

    Al-Sahaba Mosque In Egypt

    Al-Sahaba Mosque In Egypt

    u/Low_Advantage_1099 Report

    A brick beauty in Sharm El Sheikh’s Old Market District.

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    #27

    City Hall Of Delmenhorst Germany

    City Hall Of Delmenhorst Germany

    u/Revolution_by_Design Report

    Started in 1908 and finished in style by 1912.

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    #28

    Located In Ostend, Belgium

    Located In Ostend, Belgium

    u/ArtofTravl Report

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    #29

    The Hundred Thousand Brick House

    The Hundred Thousand Brick House

    u/RainbowWarrior73 Report

    Over 100,000 handmade bricks mixed with cool parametric tech make this New Delhi beauty a shadow-catching masterpiece.

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    #30

    Bricks In Berlin Schöneberg, Germany

    Bricks In Berlin Schöneberg, Germany

    u/n3xus1oN Report

    GRAFT really knows how to make bricks stand out.

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    #31

    Anzeiger Hochhaus In Hannover, Germany

    Anzeiger Hochhaus In Hannover, Germany

    u/DrGuldenHart Report

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    #32

    Hyde And Seek Glasnevin In Dublin, Ireland

    Hyde And Seek Glasnevin In Dublin, Ireland

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    #33

    Oostzaanstraat Post Office In Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Oostzaanstraat Post Office In Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    u/archineering Report

    "A 1919 masterpiece by Michel de Klerk, where bricks put on their fanciest hat."

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    #34

    Mansão Dos Arcos In Brasília, Brasil

    Mansão Dos Arcos In Brasília, Brasil

    u/HabitNo2037 Report

    Built in the 70s, this spot shows Brazilian bricks can party too.

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    #35

    Postgraduate Humanities Building - National University Of Colombia

    Postgraduate Humanities Building - National University Of Colombia

    u/clouseauu Report

    Rogelio Salmona made bricks look smart and cool in Colombia.

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    #36

    Harcourt Terrace Educate Together In Dublin, Ireland

    Harcourt Terrace Educate Together In Dublin, Ireland

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    Modern brick vibes from a smart Dublin design crew.

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    #37

    Wilhelmshaven Town Hall In Lower Saxony, Germany

    Wilhelmshaven Town Hall In Lower Saxony, Germany

    u/Zech_Judy Report

    Designed by Fritz Höger, the bricks here mean business.

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    #38

    Water Tower In Stadskanaal, The Netherlands

    Water Tower In Stadskanaal, The Netherlands

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    Built in 1935, this water tower’s brick style is quenched to perfection.

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    #39

    In Copenhagen, Denmark

    In Copenhagen, Denmark

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    #40

    Kahrizak Residential Project

    Kahrizak Residential Project

    u/twright57 Report

    Tehran showing off some primo brick skills.

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    #41

    Biscayne National Park Entrance Sign

    Biscayne National Park Entrance Sign

    u/ATLcoaster Report

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    #42

    Kirche Am Hohenzollernplatz In Berlin, Germany

    Kirche Am Hohenzollernplatz In Berlin, Germany

    u/n3xus1oN Report

    Built in the early 30s, this church is a brick classic.

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    #43

    ‘Crinkle-Crankle’ Walls In The UK

    ‘Crinkle-Crankle’ Walls In The UK

    u/RainbowWarrior73 Report

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    #45

    Detail Of Cornice, Hans Heinrich Müller In Berlin, Germany

    Detail Of Cornice, Hans Heinrich Müller In Berlin, Germany

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    #46

    Yves Saint Laurent Museum In Marrakesh, Morocco

    Yves Saint Laurent Museum In Marrakesh, Morocco

    u/DR3WSY Report

    2017 gave us a museum with bricks as fashionable as the designer’s own style.

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    #47

    Cacto Pizza Di Barrio In Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Cacto Pizza Di Barrio In Buenos Aires, Argentina

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    A pizza place interior made with bricks that make your mouth and eyes water.

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    #48

    School Building In Copenhagen

    School Building In Copenhagen

    u/reverse422 Report

    Built with recycled bricks because even bricks get a second chance.

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    Der Elefant In Bremen, Germany

    Der Elefant In Bremen, Germany

    u/NoConsideration1777 Report

    "Meet the ten-meter brick elephant hero of Bremen, built in 1931 to honor world war heroes. This guy means serious brick business."

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    #50

    Mulberry House In New York City, USA

    Mulberry House In New York City, USA

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    2012's brick star from SHoP Architects that made NYC even cooler.

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    #51

    The International Rugby Experience In Limerick, Ireland

    The International Rugby Experience In Limerick, Ireland

    u/Cedric_Hampton Report

    Just in 2022, bricks joined the rugby party with style.

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    #52

    De Bijenkorf In Den Haag, The Netherlands

    De Bijenkorf In Den Haag, The Netherlands

    u/mrclgbrt Report

    A 1926 brick beauty designed by Piet Kramer. Dutch bricks do it best.

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    #53

    Corner-Building In Tallinn, Estonia

    Corner-Building In Tallinn, Estonia

    u/NoConsideration1777 Report

    1935 vintage corner brick that’s got the whole city talking.

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    #54

    Temple In Vennached, India

    Temple In Vennached, India

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    #55

    Building Located Near Washington Sq, NYC

    Building Located Near Washington Sq, NYC

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    #56

    New Apartment Building In Saint Petersburg, Russia

    New Apartment Building In Saint Petersburg, Russia

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    Bethlehemskirken By Kaare Klint In Copenhagen, Denmark

    Bethlehemskirken By Kaare Klint In Copenhagen, Denmark

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    #58

    Thomas Labs In Princeton University, New Jersey, USA

    Thomas Labs In Princeton University, New Jersey, USA

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    #59

    Brick Fireplace

    Brick Fireplace

    u/PassingCrime Report

    "This 1987 brick fireplace is proof bricks can cozy up any space."

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