Transforming build projects with beautiful clay-facing bricks

For more than 35 years Crest has been supplying high-quality building products nationally for the construction industry.  

Working closely with our manufacturing partners, we offer a wide range of high-quality products, and from our extensive range, you will be able to make the ideal selection for your project. Choose from our impressive range of clay-facing bricks, roofing tiles and PV integrated solar tiles all designed to complement and enhance any development.  

Oaklands Rise – London

As part of the Brickability Group, we are known for our commitment to sustainable construction practices and focus on reducing our carbon footprint, with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality in our operations by 2030. We are committed long term to striving to comply with environmental regulations.  

Inspired range of clay facing brick with over 200 brick styles to choose from 

Middlewood Locks is a £700m waterside development under construction in Salford, Greater Manchester. It is just one of the many projects that Crest has supplied facing bricks over the different phases. Phase 1 contains both residential and commercial properties with 571 homes. The chosen bricks for the first phase included a selection of reds (The Rosina and York Red), buff/grey (Knavesmire Multi) and a black brick (Ebony). 

 Knavesmire brick feature – Middlewood Locks 

Phase 2 also included the same brick choices as Phase 1 but the addition of Crest Horta a popular buff and grey multi-brick with dark base grey base colours. The Railings is Phase 3 of the development and Crest is delighted to supply the Manhattan Grey a unique brick that offers something a little different, with a wide variety of grey earth-coloured tones and smooth textures. 

Unlike anywhere in the city, Middlewood Locks enjoys public open green spaces with a stunning waterfront setting, shops, restaurants and beautiful bricks designed by Crest. This Canalside neighbourhood community scheme has over 2,300 residents currently enjoying its friendly, buzzy, city vibe and with further phases planned in the coming years, it’s no surprise that this award-winning project is a great place to live.  

Middlewood Locks – Crest Rosina and York Red bricks 

Crest’s involvement in award-winning projects like Goldsmith Street highlights the impact of thoughtful design and quality materials in construction. It’s clear that creating something meaningful and enduring is at the heart of what we do. The RIBA Stirling Prize 2019 winner for Britain’s best new building the amazing project at Goldsmith Street, Norwich showcases how inspirational architecture and good quality building products can complement each other to create award-winning developments. 

Crest was delighted to supply Oaklands Rise a North-West London housing development with 3 stunning brick types for this visionary project. The Bloomsbury, Silver Birch and Charleston Blues were the perfect choice for these colourful, comfortable and very spacious two- and three-bedroom high-rise apartments boasting fantastic views over central London.  

If you are an architect, developer, merchant, builder or looking to self-build, our team at Crest have the expertise and product knowledge and are committed to providing you with the best advice and solutions for all your building projects. 

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