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Buy-A-Brick Program "Building Our Legacy"

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International House makes a lasting impression on alumni and friends worldwide. Now, those closest to I-House can return the gesture through a gift to preserve and protect this special institution. Contributors of $500 or more to the I-House Architectural Heritage Fund are invited to provide an inscription to be laser engraved on a brick located on the patio outside the International House Café.

Now is your chance to support the House with a onetime donation that will last a lifetime. Buy a brick (or more than one!) for yourself or in honor or memory of a loved one. Each sponsored brick will be a visible part of the House and will help ensure the legacy will continue for generations to come.

More than 100 bricks have already been placed in the new patio! If you inscribed a brick and would like to see where it is located, view the Donor Brick Placement Grid (PDF page 2).

Patio with bricks
View of the brick patio

Sample brick inscriptions:

Brick campaign 12 inscribed bricks

As of June 2007, more than 100 people have purchased and inscribed bricks. Read their brick inscriptions (PDF).


Ordering Information

  • Mail or fax the Brick Order Form (PDF), or call (510) 642-4128 to place order
  • $500 contribution per brick for alumni and friends
  • $300 contribution for current I-House residents

Nathaniel Rice with his brick

Nathaniel Rice (M.A. Design) from Santa Cruz, CA inscribed his brick with a message of thanks to the House that has been his home for three years. His brick was placed near two bricks bought by residents who had recently graduated: Alberto Di Minin and Zofia Rybkowski.

Brick inscriptions as of June 2007 (PDF)

 



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