For nearly a century brick was shunned in favor of more polished and curated finishes. Even in early 19th century brick walls were considered ?cheap and ungainly? with layers of plaster taking over most homes across the world. But the recent revival of industrial design and the newfound love for brick has seen homeowners and architects scurrying around in an attempt to find those hidden, original brick walls. The story of the Brick Apartment nestled in an old building of Maribor, Slovenia is no different as its new owner along with Arhitektura AB objekt d.o.o. brought out the concealed charm of its original brick walls.Modern brick wall apartment restored to its original brillianceThe revamped apartment was crafted to meet the needs of a football player and is more of an urban hub where he can relax, rejuvenate and host friends. This meant many of the traditional constraints that come with a full-fledged and functioning family apartment were no longer in place. Peeling away the many layers of plaster and carefully restoring and sealing the brick walls, architects here did their absolute best to ensure the living space is original, breezy and serene. Many of the existing wooden surfaces and window frames were also carefully preserved while all the internal partitions done away with.RELATED: Exposed Brick Walls Meet Sustainable Modern Design In Splendid London ApartmentOriginal, exposed brick walls of the restored apartment steal the show here!Kitchen, dining area and living ...