Inspiration
Get inspired for your next mid-century or contemporary project with some of our favourite breeze block projects.
Interested in a deep dive into the history of breeze blocks and their usage in the Vancouver area? The good folks at North Shore Heritage have done a wonderful job in their recent piece, Breeze Block Bandwagon
Another excellent example of how thoughtful use of the Empress style breeze block can have a dramatic impact on your backyard living space.
This Madison, WI remodel from Bruns Architecture features an excellent use of large format square on square breeze block to screen in the car port and front garden.
See how sectioning off this area with a breeze block screen offers privacy, effectively adding usable space to the main entrance. The dappled lighting provided by the screen offers both ambiance and optimal growing conditions for a variety of plantings.
Vintage wedge breeze blocks make a classic outdoor backdrop
Creative use of classic diamond breeze blocks adds a subtle midcentury touch to this backyard space.
