Glade House

Replacing an outdated property, the new home was shaped through close collaboration between architect and client to deliver a highly tailored space, where refined construction detailing supports both lifestyle and design ambition.

The architectural form is defined by four slender linear brick walls that extend from the building out into the surrounding landscape. These brick elements divide the garden into distinct outdoor spaces and define generous, open-plan interiors at ground level.

IG Masonry Support partnered with EH Smith Architectural Solutions to ensure our prefabricated masonry systems aligned seamlessly with this challenging and highly bespoke brick format. The project utilised a Natural Stone Faced Linear GeoBrick, with a unique 40mm height. This specialist product was fundamental to achieving the fine linear expression central to the design. Our collaboration ensured full compatibility between support systems and brick coursing, maintaining the architectural clarity envisioned by AR Design Studio.

To support the delivery of this architecturally ambitious build, IG Masonry Support supplied a combination of solutions, including our B.O.S.S. A1 (Brick on Soffit System), and Brick Slip Lintels, all tailored to achieve the precise detailing demanded by the design.

In total, we supplied 17.33 metres of Brick Slip Lintels, including six units used both internally and externally. The largest lintel is installed inside, forming a key transition between the dramatic double-height entrance void and the open-plan kitchen/living area, a focal point of the home’s interior layout.

We also supplied two B.O.S.S. A1 units, designed to deliver seamless deep soffit brickwork in key areas: one installed over the 5.2-metre garage opening, and another spanning a 7-metre opening into the main residence. These prefabricated, A1 fire-rated units provided crisp, uninterrupted brick detailing while offering major time savings during installation. In total, 12.2 metres of B.O.S.S. A1 units were used on the project.

Due to the unique dimensions of the 40mm-high brick, the soffit areas couldn’t achieve a traditional stretcher bond throughout. Smaller cuts had to be introduced at random intervals to accommodate the soffit geometry. This adjustment was necessary to maintain the clean aesthetic and ensure accurate alignment with the bespoke support systems, without compromising the visual intent of the design.

These masonry support solutions enabled the successful execution of the floating soffits and brick-lined walls that define the visual rhythm of the building, both structurally and architecturally.

The Glade House is a carefully crafted home that celebrates architectural clarity and natural context. IG Masonry Support is proud to have played a key role in its successful delivery.