Brickworks Global Flagship Design Studio
On Thursday, March 3, Brickworks North America — a subsidiary of Brickworks Limited, one of the most premium and diverse building material manufacturers — welcomed InvitedNYC to officially celebrate its global flagship Design Studio in New York City. Located on NYC’s iconic 5th Avenue, the Brickworks New York Design Studio provides architects, designers and homeowners an upscale, stylish space to collaborate on projects, explore premium products, and attend industry and educational events.
The festive 1930s celebration was attended by more than 300 guests, who included “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” stars Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia; Mark Ellenor, President of Brickworks North America; Lindsay Partridge, Managing Director of Brickworks; Robert Millner, Chairman of Brickworks; the Honorable Arthur Sinodinos AO, Australian Ambassador to the United States; and the Honorable Nicholas Greiner AC, Australian Consul-General to New York.
“Opening our international flagship Design Studio in New York City is a pivotal milestone for Brickworks and another opportunity for us to continue our expansion in North America,” said Lindsay Partridge, Managing Director, Brickworks. “It’s an honor to bring our expertise to New York City, home to some of the most diverse, lively and iconic architectural structures in the world and one of the world’s premier design hubs. With a fashion-forward, high-end product collection and unparalleled design experience, we’re thrilled to have our global flagship on New York City’s most famous shopping street among other legendary brands.”
Guests indulged in hors d’oeuvres and 1930s-style craft cocktails, while receiving an inside view of Glen-Gery’s line of top products throughout the evening. Midway through the night, Australian pop star Samantha Jade, who has worked with Ashley Tisdale and won the 4th season of “The X Factor” in Australia, took the stage. The pop sensation sang true classics including “Respect” by Aretha Franklin, “Fever” by Peggy Lee, “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra, and “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge.
Inspired by the Art Deco architectural movement in New York and the timeless style of the world-famous Chrysler building. InvitedNYC entered the swanky celebratory black-tie party through a red carpet entrance greeted by flappers, circus entertainment, Veuve Clicquot champagne towers and hundreds of quality brick and stone products on display.
The 1930s-style celebration kicked off with welcome remarks from Mark Ellenor, president of Brickworks North America, and a champagne toast. Following, media, dignitaries and industry attendees enjoyed a lively evening of entertainment in the Design Studio’s 16,171-square-foot space and viewed hundreds of high-quality product samples from Glen-Gery.
The New York Design Studio is Brickworks’ third Design Studio in the U.S. and ninth Design Studio internationally. To learn more about Brickworks Design Studios, visit https://glengery.com/brickworks-design-studios.
ABOUT GLEN-GERY
Glen-Gery Corporation, part of Brickworks Limited of Australia, is a premier brick and stone manufacturer offering the most diverse product portfolio of more than 600 brick and stone products. For more than a century, Glen-Gery has provided high quality building products that meet both innovative design challenges and demanding construction specifications. Through technology advancements and product innovations, Glen-Gery delivers a premium product line that caters to the high-style needs of today’s architects, designers and homeowners. Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery is headquartered in Wyomissing, PA. www.glengery.com
ABOUT BRICKWORKS LIMITED
Brickworks has been building the Australian dream for over a century. Today, Brickworks is more than Australia’s largest and most trusted brick manufacturer. It comprises a diversified portfolio of attractive assets, offering shareholders stability and long-term growth. The Company has a proud track record, having paid a dividend every year since listing on the ASX in 1962. Brickworks comprises four divisions – Building Products Australia, Building Products North America, Industrial Property, and Investments.
Building Products Australia includes Austral Bricks, the country’s largest bricks producer, and other leading brands such as Austral Masonry, Austral Precast and Bristile Roofing. Building Products North America is the leading brick producer in the Northeast of the United States and includes the flagship brand of Glen-Gery. www.brickworks.com.au
