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Draw on a Brick 2024: Celebrating creativity and architecture

Published 17/10/24

This year’s theme: Back to Basics

The Draw on a Brick competition, hosted by EH Smith and wienerberger, once again showcased the incredible talent and creativity within the architectural community. The theme emphasised the foundational role of drawing in the world of architecture.

Chris Williamson, the newly elected RIBA president for the 2025-2027 season, judged this year’s competition. He noted that the judging was particularly challenging due to the exceptional level of skill, design talent, thoughtfulness, and creativity demonstrated in the brick designs. Williamson emphasised the importance of competitions like Draw on a Brick in fostering creativity and innovation within the architectural community.

Held at the EH Smith Design Centre in Clerkenwell, the awards ceremony was a celebration of the competition’s winners and an exhibit of the exceptional creativity on display this year. Attendees enjoyed live music, delicious canapes, and drinks as they mingled with fellow competitors and architecture enthusiasts.

The competition saw a high standard of entries, making the judging process challenging. The winners were chosen based on their creativity, originality, and alignment with this years’ theme.

The 2024 Winners:

Overall winner: Miruna Mazilu from PRP
EH Smith Choice: Harjit Sembi from PLP
wienerberger choice: Tommaso Sciullo from Axiom Architects

In addition to the main winners, three highly commended awards were given to Allaina Tariq from Holmes Miller, Donika Llakmani from PRP and Pepe Pozo from Foster & Partners.

Brick painted black with pink and yellow painted lines

Donika Llakmani, who received a highly commended award shared her excitement about the experience:

“It’s incredibly humbling to be recognised for my creative work in this competition. When I look at all the amazing on the artwork on the bricks, I’m amazed by the high standard. It was a complete surprise to receive this highly commended award.For my design, I drew inspiration from the theme ‘Back to Basics’. The rounded elements represent the endless cycle of design, a constant continuation. No matter how you turn the brick, the lines and shapes all connect, symbolising the infinite possibilities of design”.

Designed by Donika Llakmani (shown on the left)

Take a look at this year's designs

As the competition continues to grow in popularity, we’re already planning for next year’s event.
Thank you to all who participated in the Draw on a Brick competition 2024!