During the Song Dynasty (960-1279), constructional components made of glaze became popular, and glaze bricks and walls appeared. "People used glaze to mimic wooden structure," Wang says. "It expanded ...

Fewer than 400 people still live in the glazed-brick homes, which were all added to the national register of historic places in 1973. The Henry I. Siegel company used to make jeans and suits in three ...

The entrance, punctuated with decorative glazed bricks in contrasting tones and playful window arrangements, welcomes residents and visitors alike. Far from a conventional social housing scheme, ...