The LOPO Architectural Terracotta Catalogue 2026 is now available to download. This 38-page English reference brings together LOPO’s principal facade and interior product systems, fired colours and finishes, technical guidance, manufacturing capabilities and selected international projects.

It is designed for architects, facade consultants, contractors, developers, distributors and project buyers who need a clear starting point for evaluating architectural terracotta.

A practical reference for facade and interior design

Architectural terracotta is more than a surface finish. The ceramic unit, fixing method, ventilated cavity, joints, insulation, membranes, fire barriers and backup wall must be considered as a coordinated assembly. The new catalogue presents the material within this wider building context rather than as a collection of isolated products.

Readers can quickly review material characteristics, typical applications, manufacturing stages, project coordination procedures and the information normally required before samples or quotations can be prepared.

What is included in the 2026 catalogue?

Terracotta panels for ventilated facades

The terracotta panel section introduces flat, grooved, curved, corner and large-format options for contemporary rainscreen facades. Natural fired colours, glazed surfaces, directional textures and project-developed profiles allow the elevation to respond to different architectural concepts.

LOPO can review long horizontal or vertical modules, including panel lengths up to 3.8 metres, subject to extrusion, firing, structural, transport and installation requirements.

Terracotta baguettes, louvers and solar-control profiles

Terracotta baguettes and louvers can create solar shading, privacy, ventilation and a changing rhythm of light and shadow. The catalogue shows horizontal, vertical, curved, circular, square, rectangular, elliptical and project-specific arrangements.

These profiles can be used as secondary facade screens, open building envelopes, balustrade elements or decorative features coordinated with the main cladding system.

Terracotta brick, custom profiles and interiors

The collection also covers terracotta bricks, long-format brick, perforated and dry-hung units, curved returns, ribs, fins and other custom profiles. Additional possibilities include terracotta breeze blocks and terracotta mosaic tiles.

Interior applications demonstrate how fired clay can continue through public spaces as full-height wall linings, column wraps, curved surfaces and textured feature walls.

Technical guidance without over-simplifying specification

The catalogue provides an accessible introduction to water absorption, strength, ceramic classifications and relevant test standards. Under JG/T 324-2011, the A-I category shown in the catalogue represents water absorption of no more than 3%. It should not be confused with Euroclass A1 reaction-to-fire classification.

References include ISO 13006 classifications for extruded ceramic products and standards such as JG/T 324-2011, GB/T 27972-2011, GB/T 4100-2015, GB/T 3810-2016 and JGJ 336-2016.

Because dimensions, finishes, fixing arrangements and performance requirements vary by project, the catalogue is an overview rather than a substitute for product-specific reports. Architects and contractors should request the current test data, fixing details, certificate scope and samples for the selected product.

Selected architectural terracotta projects

Project references show how terracotta performs at different scales and in different building types. Featured work includes the white terracotta veil of Yangjiang Cultural Center, the glazed louvers of Fuzhou Straits Culture & Art Center, the long-format brick facades of China Resources University and Yiwu Place, and the large terracotta programme at Zhangjiakou Olympic Village.

Interior examples include the Egypt Iconic Tower, full-storey wall linings in Hangzhou and the varied profiles and finishes used at the West Bund Grand Theatre in Shanghai. These projects illustrate how panels, baguettes, bricks, glaze, relief and custom extrusion can support distinct architectural identities.

Manufacturing and project support from Fujian, China

LOPO has more than 20 years of architectural terracotta experience and operates three specialised production lines. The documented production sequence covers wet milling and de-ironing, filter pressing and mixing, extrusion, controlled drying and firing, cutting, finishing, inspection and packing.

Project support can include concept review, colour and finish sampling, custom-profile development, mock-up coordination, fixing-component information, batch inspection, packing and international delivery. LOPO’s terracotta panel production is based in Zhangzhou, while brick and tile manufacturing is located in Quanzhou, Fujian, China.

How to use the catalogue for a project enquiry

Download the PDF, identify the relevant product family and preferred visual direction, then send LOPO the application, drawings or reference images, required dimensions, finish, estimated quantity, delivery country and programme. This information allows the team to evaluate feasibility and prepare suitable samples, technical information and a commercial quotation.

• Download: LOPO Architectural Terracotta Catalogue 2026
• Product range: Explore LOPO architectural terracotta products
• Project enquiries: Contact LOPO Terracotta or email alan@lopoterracotta.com.

Frequently asked questions

What products are included in the LOPO Architectural Terracotta Catalogue 2026?

The catalogue covers terracotta panels, baguettes and louvers, bricks, custom profiles, rainscreen applications, interior wall linings, fired colours, textures, manufacturing, testing guidance and selected projects.

Can the catalogue be used as a final technical specification?

No. It is a design and product overview. Final specification should be based on the selected product, project drawings, fixing system, applicable regulations and current product-specific test reports.

Can LOPO develop custom terracotta sizes, colours and profiles?

Yes. LOPO can review custom dimensions, natural fired colours, glazes, surface textures, curves, returns, ribs, fins and other extruded profiles, subject to manufacturing and performance assessment.

Where is LOPO architectural terracotta manufactured?

LOPO manufactures terracotta panels in Zhangzhou and terracotta bricks and tiles in Quanzhou, Fujian, China, with product supply and project coordination available for international markets.