Read the spaces between the bricks
The joints help give a wall its scale and texture. Learn to describe what you see without turning a glance into a diagnosis.
Beyond the sample board: texture, junctions, wear and the life of the things around us.
Move past the beautiful sample board. Give each surface a job, a proportion and a place where it meets something else.
Wear can be welcome without every mark being harmless. A thoughtful material choice includes its future care.
Appearance is a starting point, not a material specification. Separate the finish from what lies underneath before planning a change.
A change can work today and leave useful choices for tomorrow. Think about removal, repair and the record you leave behind.