What is it: Terracotta is an ancient material that is literally just baked clay – it needs to be fired at around 1200c to fix the stability of the clay suitable for use in construction.
Characteristics: It is an unglazed material and has the appearance of natural clay, sometimes with added minerals. Generally a rustic pink or creamy-grey in colour. Can have a clear glaze applied which keeps the natural colour but makes maintenance easy.
Suitability: Can be used for external cladding and internal applications including highly decorative details.
Project reference: Natural History Museum
