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Our forebears knew a thing or two about building houses, as did their Australian counterparts. As a result, solid brick homesteads have stood the test of time in both countries.

The sense of security and permanence that comes from building with brick is just as important today. And it's easy to achieve both the practicality and the aesthetics of those early homesteads, thanks to Midland Brick NZ.

The company imports a variety of clay bricks from Perth, Australia, including the Woodbridge handmade range featured on the house at right. These bricks echo the style created by brickmakers centuries ago. And, as no two firings are ever the same, each batch has a texture and character that won't be replicated.

Handmade bricks are not only well suited to country cottages and colonial-style houses, but they also add visual warmth to contemporary architecture.

Other options from Midland Brick include Florentine Limestone clay bricks, shown above. With their simple, organic look, these bricks have more than twice the surface area of conventional bricks, which creates interesting architectural effects.

For the name of your local distributor or a free colour brochure, contact Midland Brick NZ, 8 Cowley Pl, Albany, Auckland, phone (09) 414 1075, fax (09) 414 1073, or visit the website: www.midlandbrick.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas