Who doesn’t love bricks? There’s nothing that screams “startup” more than a beautiful office stocked with wall upon wall of exposed brick.
In celebration of bricks, we’ve rounded up our favorite exposed brick facades in all of Chicago tech. Did we miss your office? Make sure to tweet at us to let us know using the hashtag #exposedbricks.
1. This particular brick.
2. These bricks that saw Groupon through its first million dollars.
3. These bricks.
4. Wow — these bricks are hiring!
5. This amazing set of masonry restored by German Trümmerfrauen in the 50s.
6. This amazing treasure chest we found hidden behind a door.
7. The hidden, original secret passage into Diagon Alley. (Hint: it's in one of
's storage closets).
8. This other particular brick.
9. Amy loves these bricks so much that she made sure she picked a desk right next to them. Sometimes she looks at them for inspiration, but sometimes she inadvertently scratches her elbow on them. Thanks for all your hard work, Amy!
10. The brick set, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
11. This wall, which inspired in part a three mile section of China's "The Great Wall of China."
12. This submission, which highlights how seamlessly Home Depot's DAP Alex Plus 10.1 oz. White Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone pairs with any brick: a perfect solution for house, home — and office! (This entry has been sponsored by Home Depot).
13. This stylish section of bricks is the cornerstone of this startup's outstanding culture.
14. Woah. These exposed bricks scream "Chicago's Next Top Unicorn."
15. Only true Chicago tech lovers will recognize this hole-in-the wall — and final entry on our list. 
Images via Built In Chicago.
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