They would need to select a photograph of a residential or commercial building on Corobrik’s 3D Visualiser website and choose a face brick from a wide selection to paste onto the building. They can try out any number of different face bricks of varying colours and textures until they find the one which best suits their purpose.
“This is particularly useful when adding an interesting face brick detail or feature wall to a plastered and painted building or when introducing a new visual element to complement any other building material,” said Musa Shangase, commercial director of Corobrik.
“Our 3D Visualiser allows architects flexibility and a quick and easy way to give free rein to their creative talents, whilst knowing exactly what the finished result will look like.
“We see it as an inspirational tool which will enable architects to experiment with the myriad options that face brick has to offer as a stand-alone or as an added detail to complement, enhance or contrast with concrete, aluminium, glass or paint. The wide variety of colours and textures that face brick has to offer gives them a whole palette to experiment with and so add vibrancy, individuality and distinction to their designs," said Shangase.
The tool can also be used for paving so architects can see what the surround of a patio or swimming pool will look like. The paving can be rotated to create an authentic picture.
The 3D Visualiser was developed over a year by Corobrik’s advertising agency, FCB Durban, in conjunction with their digital partner.
“At present there are a limited number of images on the system, but the site will be expanded as more innovations are built, tested and loaded,” Shangase said. “We also plan to add more technical information on bricks to future versions. Basically, this is phase one of a living tool.”
At this stage, the programme is available to architects, specifiers and Corobrik’s premium clients, but the company hopes to open it up to the public down the line.
For more info, go to www.corobrik.co.za/3D-Visualiser.
