r/brick_expressionism

Community Overview

About r/brick_expressionism

We are a subreddit dedicated to the appreciation of Brick-Expressionist Architecture. "Schönheit ist Freiheit in der Erscheinung" - Friedrich Schiller

The community at a glance

r/brick_expressionism is a Subreddit for Architects with roughly 27K members. It has been around since 2022. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 11K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Architecture, Building, and Germany. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests.

On Reddit
Established 2022
27K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +11K members
Growth: +70.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2026: 8K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 379 members
  • Nov: 204 members
  • Dec: 167 members
  • Jan: 904 members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 880 members
  • Jun: 790 members
  • Jul: 75 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. what is this type of architecture called?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    what is this type of architecture called?
    1

Topics

  • Architecture
    145 posts in the past month
    1. what is this type of architecture called?
    #1
    Architecture
    what is this type of architecture called?
    145
  • Building
    55 posts in the past month
    1. Aftab commercial building - arak, iran.
    2. Little gem of a building in Leiden, NL.
    3. New building in the Over-The-Rhine building in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
    #2
    Building
    Aftab commercial building - arak, iran. · Little gem of a building in Leiden, NL. · New building in the Over-The-Rhine building in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
    55
  • Germany
    54 posts in the past month
    1. Former Public Girls' School (Volksmädchenschule) in Oldenburg, Germany, 1928.
    2. St. Johannis Church, Petersdorf, Fehmarn, Germany
    #3
    Germany
    Former Public Girls' School (Volksmädchenschule) in Oldenburg, Germany, 1928. · St. Johannis Church, Petersdorf, Fehmarn, Germany
    54
  • Netherlands
    36 posts in the past month
    1. The old water tower in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands
    #4
    Netherlands
    The old water tower in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands
    36
  • Iran
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Residential project with bricks in Tehran, Iran by Admun Design
    2. Brickwork on sidewalk which turns into a public bench in Shiraz, Iran
    3. Ferdows house, Tehran, Iran
    #5
    Iran
    Residential project with bricks in Tehran, Iran by Admun Design · Brickwork on sidewalk which turns into a public bench in Shiraz, Iran · Ferdows house, Tehran, Iran
    26

Flair

  • is this brick expressionism?
    11 posts in the past month
    1. This school in Paris (from the 50s ?)
    2. Art Deco Doors in Brooklyn, New York
    3. Brickwork on sidewalk which turns into a public bench in Shiraz, Iran
    #1
    is this brick expressionism?
    This school in Paris (from the 50s ?) · Art Deco Doors in Brooklyn, New York · Brickwork on sidewalk which turns into a public bench in Shiraz, Iran
    11
  • Expressionism
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Wrocław Water Tower, Poland
    2. The Village West, Manhattan
    3. Washington, DC/
    #2
    Expressionism
    Wrocław Water Tower, Poland · The Village West, Manhattan · Washington, DC/
    3
  • Great Britain
    3 posts in the past month
    1. An Example of British ‘Crinkle-Crankle’ Walls That Use Fewer Bricks Than Straight Ones”
    2. The Ouse Valley Viaduct is one of the most impressive viaducts in Britain, completed in 1842.
    3. Fancy Brickwork
    #3
    Great Britain
    An Example of British ‘Crinkle-Crankle’ Walls That Use Fewer Bricks Than Straight Ones” · The Ouse Valley Viaduct is one of the most impressive viaducts in Britain, completed in 1842. · Fancy Brickwork
    3
  • North American
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Steinman Park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    2. Former Hotel Harrisburg (now Fulton Bank Tower)
    #4
    North American
    Steinman Park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Former Hotel Harrisburg (now Fulton Bank Tower)
    2
  • Neo-Expressionism
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Its like nouveau art nouveau. Parametric design, Hundred Thousand Brick House 2020 by @labwerk
    2. Harcourt Terrace Educate Together, Dublin, Ireland
    #5
    Neo-Expressionism
    Its like nouveau art nouveau. Parametric design, Hundred Thousand Brick House 2020 by @labwerk · Harcourt Terrace Educate Together, Dublin, Ireland
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/brick_expressionism for?
Best for Architects enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/brick_expressionism free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/brick_expressionism have?
Roughly 27K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/brick_expressionism on?
r/brick_expressionism runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/brick_expressionism cover?
On the Hive Index, r/brick_expressionism is organized under Architects.
How do I join r/brick_expressionism?
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